Shubman Gill. Photo: X/Gujarat_Titans Shubman Gill. Photo: X/Gujarat_Titans Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill along with three of his Indian Premier League teammates could be summoned for questioning by Gujarat CID in connection with a Rs 450 crore ponzi scam. (More Cricket News)phv88
A report in the Ahmedabad Mirror revealed that Gill, opener Sai Sudharsan, uncapped Rahul Tewatia and veteran Mohit Sharma could be summoned in the case.
As per the report, Bhupendrasinh Zala, the alleged mastermind behind the Ponzi scheme, revealed that he had collected money from these four cricketers as well along with several other people.
As per the Deputy Inspector General of Police (CID-Crime) Parikshita Rathod, Zala's company, BZ Financial Services, was used to collect money from investors on the promise of high returns. As much as 36% annual return was promised. However, Zala used the funds for acquring assets for himself worth Rs 100 crore.
He was on the run for nearly a month before being arrested in Mehsana district on December 27. He is currently in custody until January 4.
According to the report Gill invested Rs 1.95 crore in the scheme. Other players alos invested heavy sums but not as much as Gill.
Hockey India President Dilip Tirkey expressed his enthusiasm and stated: "This bilateral series against Germany will be a remarkable showcase of world-class hockey. Both India and Germany have a rich history in the sport, and this series will give fans an opportunity to witness an intense competition between two of the most formidable teams in the world.
"It is a great honour to be nominated for the FIH Player of the Year Award again," the Indian defender stated in a Hockey India release.
CID has stated that the cooperation from the players will be crucial for the investigation. Sincephv88, Gill is currently with the Indian cricket team in Australia, the players will be summoned after the GT captain returns from the tour.