Match Fixing: BCCI snubs Maken
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New Delhi, November 19 (ANI): Rejecting Union Sports Minister Ajay Makens demand of an inquiry into the match fixing allegations made by Vinod Kambli, BCCI vice president Rajiv Shula has said that former cricketers statement should not be given any importance. Earlier today Maken had demanded a thorough probe by BCCI into the matter and added that his ministry may intervene if required. Maken also added that it was high time that an anti match fixing law comes up. He said that deliberations are on with the Union Finance Ministry over whether they or the Sports Ministry should take the lead in this regard.
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