Mar. 17, 2023|Unknown|77 Min.|Not Rated
Genre: Documentary
Description: The film *Caught Out: Crime. Corruption. Cricket.* (2023) dives into a story with a dual meaning, cleverly hinting at both a cricketer’s dismissal on the field and their exposure off it. Directed by Supriya Sobti Gupta, the documentary tackles a sensational subject, supported by a dramatic narrative. Gupta enlists experienced sports journalists and CBI officers to revisit the era when Indian cricket faced its biggest scandal, shaking the nation to its core.
Tehelka’s Minty Tejpal enthusiastically recounts shocking revelations about match-fixing scandals. The director pairs these accounts with slow-motion visuals of anonymous bookmakers making calls, interspersed with shots of tape recorders and the shadowy figures behind the corruption. The film also includes highlights of legendary matches that elevated ordinary players to godlike status in the public eye.
The documentary begins with an investigative journalist from *Outlook* delving into match-fixing rumors. As the story unfolds, it exposes jaw-dropping details involving names like Manoj Prabhakar, Kapil Dev, Mohammad Azharuddin, and South African cricket star Hansie Cronje. While newer fans accustomed to icons like Dhoni and Kohli might find this an eye-opening watch, it serves as a troubling reminder of darker times for long-time cricket enthusiasts.
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Original name: Caught Out: Crime. Corruption.Cricket.