Alleged bookie Sanjeev Chawla, who is wanted in India to face charges of match-fixing dating back to 2000, has filed an application in the UK High Court seeking leave to appeal against his extradition order by Westminster Magistrates' Court in London.<br />''<br />''<br />''UK home secretary Sajid Javid had signed off on the District Judge's order in favour of the extradition last month, giving Chawla 14 days to seek an appeal against the decision.&nbsp;<br />''<br />''<br />''The UK Home Office confirmed today that Chawla has filed the application within the 14-day time-frame.&nbsp;<br />''<br />''<br />''Chawla is a key accused in cricket match-fixing scandal involving former South African captain Hansie Cronje in 2000.&nbsp;<br />''<br />''<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">His application for leave to appeal will be assessed by a High Court judge and set for a hearing if it is accepted.&nbsp;</span><br />
News On AIR | March 15, 2019 6:45 AM
Bookie Sanjeev Chawla files appeal in UK against extradition order