Watch: Match-fixing caught on camera live in UAE? ICC to probe Ajman Twenty20 league

Sharjah: The International Cricket Council’s (ICC) anti-corruption unit is currently investigating a private T20 cricket league in the UAE which goes by the name Ajman All Stars League after an amusing footage of a series containing ridiculous dismissals emerged online.

The tournament which has been privately sanctioned by the UAE Cricket Board was forced to shut shop after just two days as the UAE officials blocked any further cricket action from occurring at the Ajman Oval. The highlights of the match between Dubai Star and Sharjah Warriors did the rounds on social media which witnessed shoddy dismissal – run-outs and stumpings.

With a total of 136 set on the scoreboard for victory, the Warriors were bowled out for a paltry 46 as their batsmen lost wickets at regular intervals.

While batsman in the shortest format of the game are known to give little importance to their wicket in search of runs quick and easy, Sharjah Warriors batsmen made it seem like the entire play was scripted. A couple of batsmen were seen charging down the wicket, displaying carelessness to make it back to the crease, while run-outs also occurred in similar fashion.

The bizarre nature of dismissals raised questions on social media and many members of the cricket fraternity also seemed surprised.

ICC anti-corruption chief Alex Marshall released a statement on Wednesday confirming the investigation was active.

"There is currently an ICC Anti-Corruption Unit investigation underway in relation to the Ajman All Stars League held recently in Ajman, UAE. The ICC ACU works to uphold integrity in cricket, and in keeping with that role we are talking to players and officials and will not make any further comment at this time," Marshall said.