India, Oct. 24 -- Cricketer Neil Upadhyay could never imagine getting involved in match-fixing. Not after a 20-year career in Indian Cricket, sacrificing everything for it - his stake in a large family business, his loved ones, marriage and personal life. He had fought tooth and nail to coach his family's cricket team in the glitzy new Indian Club Cricket League (ICCL). After winning the 'ICC Emerging Cricketer' award at 19, Neil was expected to become the next Kapil Dev. But due to a major setback in his family business, his ambitions are blown, which leads him to make some unthinkable compromises, taking his dream team stand on the brink. Will he be able to salvage his reputation and attain victory?

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