Pakistan, Oct. 23 -- The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has asked the Supreme Court to make match-fixing a criminal offence. The board said the move would help protect the game and stop corruption among players and bookmakers. It argued that fixing matches damages the spirit of cricket and shakes public confidence. The petition was filed with the court registrar on October 14.

According to the BCCI, match-fixing should be treated as cheating under the Indian Penal Code. The board stated that dishonest acts in cricket hurt the sport's global image. It added that fans must trust the fairness of every match. Without this trust, the foundation of the game could crumble. The case has been ongoing and awaits further hearings.

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