Bedi, who was part of the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) set-up during IPL 2025 and later played for Central Delhi Kings in the Delhi Premier League (DPL), broke his silence on Tuesday after his name began circulating on social media following an underc over investigation involving former domestic cricketer Rachit Bhatia. “I categorically state that I am not the individual referred to by Ex-Ranji Trophy cricketer Rachit Bhatia in the sting operation concerning alleged match-fixing involving a CSK player, nor do I have any involvement whatsoever in any such activity,” Bedi wrote.

He also said that any attempt to connect him with the allegations was defamatory and that his legal team had started the process of taking action. Bedi said his lawyers were pursuing “appropriate civil and criminal action” against those responsible for circulating the claims.

The original underc over investigation did not identify Bedi as the player who allegedly supplied confidential information to Bhatia. However, his name later began circulating online.

“DDCA would like to clarify that the allegations referred to in these reports are unverified and have not been established by any competent authority. “Given the seriousness of the matter, DDCA has written to the respective authorities and shared the information that has come to its notice, requesting that the matter be examined through the appropriate established processes.”