A BATTING WITH BIMAL BREAKING REPORT: We are fighting a ‘war’ against corruption, says Dave Richardson

Richardson believes corruption in the sport will continue unless tough measures are taken to stop it

International Cricket Council (ICC) chief executive Dave Richardson has announced that all the major cricketing boards in the sport must stand up and fight the ongoing “war” against corruption.

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A BATTING WITH BIMAL BREAKING REPORT: Muttiah Muralitharan calls on ICC to ban all match-fixers

Muralitharan believes the sport’s reputation will be in serious trouble if match-fixing continues to happen

Sri Lanka spin legend Muttiah Muralitharan has called on the International Cricket Council (ICC) to ban anyone caught match-fixing right away, in light of the recent sting operation conducted by India TV, which showed six umpires will to accept money in return of making favourable decisions.

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A BATTING WITH BIMAL BREAKING REPORT: Umpires named in match-fixing sting operation suspended

The ICC stated that it would fully support the action the respective cricket boards decided to take

The International Cricket Council (ICC), along with the respective cricket boards of Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Bangladesh, have suspended the six umpires named in a sting operation by India TV, which revealed that they were willing to accept money in return for making decisions favouring certain players.

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