Indian Bookies eye http://www.senore.com/Cricket/SR-Tendulkar-c2556’s 100th century - Cricket New Update
Once again India has proved to be gambling’s biggest hub, as according to recent media revelations, the country’s bookies are mooted to bet an unprecedented amount of 2 billion on whether the Team http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Chinnadupargea-Sachin-c50607 Tendulkar, will prevail
as an achiever in Lord’s by accomplishing his 100th century or not.
The 2000th test-match in the history of test cricket, alongside the little master’s chance to register only one more century to successfully claim the landmark of 100 tons, has been sighted as a golden opportunity by the gamblers to bag tons of
money.
After the fixing scandal which featured the Pakistani trio, International Cricket Council has started paying special attention to weaken the strong hold of this curse on the gentlemen’s game; however, they are unable to efficiently crack down the extensive
network of people embroiled in corrupting the sport.
In India, except for horseracing, placing a bet on any other sport is illegal; still the book makers are well established in the country and their wide and expansive network has enabled them to operate their illegal activities from all parts of the country
with ease.
At one point in time, recommendations were put forward to legalise sports betting in the country; however, the idea did not find much support as most of the gambling is linked to the underworld mafia.
The need of the hour is that the International Cricket Council should work towards enhancing the efficiency of their anti-corruption unit; otherwise the gambling syndicate will continue assaulting the credibility of the game.
Previously, Reuters also estimated the extent of illegal gambling in India. According to them, bets on the Indian Premier League tournament summed up to around 74 billion rupees.
Tendulkar, who is lately at the verge of recording another great accomplishment to the extensive list of his career accomplishments, is still to bat on the Lord’s turf as the match has entered the 2nd Day.
a http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Delhi-c780 bookmaker, speaking on Sachin’s anticipated ton, opined, "The timing cannot become more right for Sachin to get his century. It’s a historic test. The match is being held at Lord's - the Mecca of cricket - and India is the current No 1 in both forms
of the game."
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