All three players have been questioned by the Enforcement Directorate (ED). Apart from the former cricketers, the central agency has also questioned Bollywood actors such as Sonu Sood and Urvashi Rautela.
"These betting platforms are using surrogate names like 1xbat and 1xbat sporting lines in advertising campaigns. The ads often include QR codes that redirect users to betting sites—blatantly violating Indian law," a top ED official was quoted as saying by the news outlet.
Some celebrities have already been issued notices - ED official
The report further stated that endorsing these betting platforms could breach several Indian laws, including the Information Technology (IT) Act, the Foreign Exchange Management Act, the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, and the Benami Transactions Act.
"These platforms have gained massive visibility by partnering with celebrities and influencers—even in defiance of explicit government bans," added the official.
Harbhajan Singh, Yuvraj Singh, and Suresh Raina's illustrious careers
Harbhajan Singh, Yuvraj, and Suresh Raina enjoyed illustrious careers with Team India in international cricket. Yuvraj Singh is widely regarded as one of India's greatest match winners, while Harbhajan is one of the most decorated spinners in Indian cricket. Raina also made a huge impact with his batting and fielding in limited-overs cricket.
All three were in the 2011 Indian team that won the World Cup on home soil. Yuvraj Singh was adjudged the Player of the Tournament for his impressive all-round displays. Yuvraj and Harbhajan had also helped India win the T20 World Cup in 2007. Recently, Harbhajan and Raina plied their trade as commentators during IPL 2025.
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