I approached Tambe for coaching, not fixing, says Hiken

Mumbai Ranji Trophy cricketer Hiken Shah on Monday expressed surprise over the Board of Control for Cricket in India finding him guilty of making a "corrupt approach" to a fellow-player, insisting he had only approached Pravin Tambe for a "coaching thing".

"I am shocked. I have not been involved in any irregular activity. I have replied to the BCCI and there is nothing more that I want to say," Shah, who is now in England playing club cricket in Lancashire league told a television channel.

The BCCI said Shah was found guilty of breaching its Anti-Corruption Code for participants and the matter was referred to its disciplinary committee for further action.

It is learned that he made a "corrupt approach" to Mumbai team mate Tambe, who promptly reported the incident to the BCCI.

The 30-year-old batsman, who was not part of any Indian Premier League team, played 37 first-class matches for Mumbai and scored 2160 runs, at an average of 42.35.

"I have no idea what is happening. I had just met Pravin Tambe for coaching thing and not any irregular activity," Shah said when probed further.

Image: Hiken Shah

Photograph courtesy: Hiken Shah/Facebook

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