“He will not be able to take part in any authorised cricketing activities anywhere in the world”
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Disgraced Bangladesh captain Mohammad Ashraful has been banned for eight years by the Bangladesh Premier League’s (BPL) anti-corruption tribunal after admitting to being involved in match-fixing during the 2013 edition of the tournament.
“I repeat that each and every allegation against me, that I have cheated at cricket or attempted to induce others to cheat at cricket, is false”
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Former New Zealand all-rounder Chris Cairns has lashed out at his accusers once again, insisting that he is not the mysterious ‘Player X’ being talked about in the ongoing match-fixing investigation.
“Umar, after being pestered by this unknown caller, informed the Pakistan team security manager who brought the matter into the notice of the ICC’s ACSU immediately”
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Pakistan batsman Umar Akmal was approached by an illegal bookie during the national team’s series against England in the United Arab Emirates in 2012, according to reports.
“We have got an integrity officer attached with every team this time”
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Interim Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Sunil Gavaskar has revealed that two Indian Premier League (IPL) players were approached by illegal bookies and have subsequently reported it to the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) Anti-Corruption and Security Unit (ACSU).
“How the leak happened, I’m not sure but I have confidence in them”
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New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum has admitted that he was “disappointed” when he found out that his testimony to the International Cricket Council (ICC) about match-fixing was leaked to the media.
“He is to be commended for his actions and we deeply regret that aspects of his statement are now in the public domain”
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International Cricket Council (ICC) chief executive David Richardson has announced that the global cricketing body will “urgently investigate” how New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum’s testimony against match-fixing got leaked to the press.
“These allegations against me are a complete lie”
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Former New Zealand all-rounder Chris Cairns has denied allegations that he is ‘Player X’ mentioned in the recent testimonies by both Lou Vincent and Brendon McCullum.
“We need to talk about it, we need to realise how entrenched and how shadowy that this all is”
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Former New Zealand pace bowler Iain O’Brien has announced that cricketers need to report being approached by illegal bookies immediately instead of waiting for months or years before working up the courage to do so.
“We can confirm that Brendon is not under investigation by the ICC and his testimony has actually been applauded by them”
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New Zealand Cricket (NZC) have announced that captain Brendon McCullum is not under investigation by the International Cricket Council (ICC) for match-fixing.
“It’s got to be stamped out”
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England captain Alastair Cook has announced that it is time for match-fixing to be expelled from the sport once and for all.
