Dawood Ibrahim’s notorious underworld syndicate, D-Company, has been linked to various threats and extortion attempts targeting prominent figures, including Indian cricketers
Several top cricketers were allegedly threatened or pressured by underworld figures linked to the betting mafia.
Here’s a look at the cricketers who reportedly faced threats from Dawood’s D-Company.
Indian cricketer Rinku Singh received multiple ransom emails between February and April 2025 demanding ₹5–10 crore, with the sender explicitly claiming links to D-Company.
Former Indian captain Mohammad Azharuddin was provided state police security following death threats believed to be from Dawood's network, especially after his name surfaced in the match-fixing scandals.
Although not a cricketer, former IPL commissioner Lalit Modi stated that he received direct death threats from Dawood Ibrahim, which forced him to leave India; this highlights the reach of D-Company's intimidation in cricket’s administrative and player environment.