Two Indian Stars Questioned by ED in Illegal Gambling Case
Two famous Indian cricketers have now been involved in a legal trouble. Being linked with an illegal betting company, both of them have gone through hours of questioning by the Enforcement Directorate. The ED has also attached assets worth 11.14 crore rupees to this case.
Two famous Indian cricketers have now been involved in a legal trouble. Being linked with an illegal betting company, both of them have gone through hours of questioning by the Enforcement Directorate. The ED has also attached assets worth 11.14 crore rupees to this case.
Two Indian cricketers have invited a legal trouble, being involved in endorsement of an illegal betting platform. These players are Shikhar Dhawan and Suresh Raina, and both of them used to play for the Indian cricket team. It has been reported that the ED has attached resources worth 11.14 crore rupees linked to
Also, allegations of money laundering have been put against them with the investigations going on. Before this, the ED has already summoned Shikhar Dhawan for his involvement with the betting platform 1xBet. And now, the name of Suresh Raina has also been added to the list.
1. Money Laundering Case
The Enforcement Directorate is working hard over the last few months to put a crackdown on the illegal betting sites. Among the sites in their target, 1xBet was also included. ED has summoned Shikhar Dhawan in this case, and his statements will be recorded under the
It has been reported that former Indian opener has links with the illegal betting platform. The ED wants to know about the endorsement deals which took place between both parties, as the app has been under its radar for a long time. This app is known for defrauding its users and also avoiding the substantial taxes.
This move is not just for 1xBet, it is to provide a crackdown on the illegal betting sites. These sites move a huge amount of money illegally. Shikhar Dhawan is not the only Indian cricketer who was questioned in this case. Recently, the name of Suresh Raina
Suresh Raina was questioned by the Enforcement Directorate for almost 8 hours related to this case. He was also investigated by the ED related to the promotional activities for this platform. This probe by the Enforcement Directorate is not just limited to the cricketers, it also extends to the companies such as Google and Meta.
2. Shikhar Dhawan's Career
Shikhar Dhawan is a former Indian cricketer who played for the team across several tournaments. Known as the Mr ICC, he has helped India to win the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, finishing the tournament with the Golden Bat. He made his debut for the team in 2010, and quickly became an all format player.
Shikhar Dhawan's International Career:
- Innings: 288
- Not Out: 14
- Runs: 10867
- Strike Rate: 88.45
- Average: 39.66
- 100s: 24
- 50s: 55
His favourite format has been the ODIs, where he created a deadly duo with Rohit Sharma. Both of them used to dominate for the Indian team across every corner of the world, but everything comes to an end. Shikhar Dhawan played his last international match for India in 2022, and since then, he was not
In August 2025, Shikhar Dhawan went on to announce his retirement from all forms of cricket including the IPL. Since then, fans have not watched him play the game for the Indian team or even in the IPL. But he now plays for the team in the Legends League Cricket.
3. Suresh Raina's Career
Suresh Raina is also facing the legal issues in the money laundering case, along with Shikhar Dhawan. He was also involved in promotion of the 1xBet platform due to which questioning took place on this matter for hours. Raina played a pivotal role for the Indian team and also Chennai Super Kings in the IPL.
Suresh Raina's International Career:
- Innings: 291
- Not Out: 48
- Runs: 7988
- Strike Rate: 92.45
- Average: 32.87
- 100s: 7
- 50s: 48
He played his last match for the Indian team in 2018, and eventually announced his retirement a few years later, along with MS Dhoni. On August 15, 2020, Suresh Raina and MS Dhoni announced their retirements together, bidding the game a farewell at the same time. But Raina's legacy in the ICT and also the IPL can
Suresh Raina was a part of the Indian team which won the 2011 World Cup and 2013 Champions Trophy, showcasing his legacy. Along with that, he has also been a part of Chennai Super Kings, helping them to win several IPL titles. Due to his performances in the IPL knockouts, he is also known as the Mr IPL.
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