News for 'ICC Anti-Corruption'

Three Lanka cricketers probed for fixing

Three Lanka cricketers probed for fixing

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

However, Sri Lanka Cricket insisted no current players were involved in the ICC investigation.

Finally, Salman Butt admits to spot fixing

Finally, Salman Butt admits to spot fixing

Rediff.com18 Jun 2015

Pakistan's banned former captain Salman Butt has finally admitted his unconditional involvement in the spot fixing scandal that shook world cricket in 2010 in a bid to get some relaxation from the International Cricket Council (ICC) when his five-year ban ends in September.

Hong Kong's Ahmed brothers handed life bans for match-fixing

Hong Kong's Ahmed brothers handed life bans for match-fixing

Rediff.com26 Aug 2019

Hong Kong's Irfan Ahmed and Nadeem Ahmed have been banned from cricket for life for match-fixing and their team mate Haseeb Amjad has been banned for five years.

Spot-fixing: Pak trio record statement to tribunal

Spot-fixing: Pak trio record statement to tribunal

Rediff.com7 Jan 2011

Pakistan's suspended trio of Salman Butt, Mohammad Asif and Muhammad Amir on Friday recording their statements to the anti-corruption tribunal of the International Cricket Council in Doha.

England, Australia boards dismiss spot-fixing allegations

England, Australia boards dismiss spot-fixing allegations

Rediff.com22 Oct 2018

Allegations of spot-fixing by English cricketers have been dismissed by the England and Wales Cricket Board's Integrity Team and Cricket Australia.

Pune curator Salgaoncar suspended for six months

Pune curator Salgaoncar suspended for six months

Rediff.com6 Mar 2018

The International Cricket Council on Tuesday announced a six-month suspension on Maharashtra Cricket Association's pitch curator Pandurang Salgaoncar following its investigations over alleged charges of corruption made by a television channel in October 2017.

Shakib will lead Bangladesh to 2023 World Cup: Mortaza

Shakib will lead Bangladesh to 2023 World Cup: Mortaza

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

The Bangladesh Test and T20 captain was handed a two-year suspension by the ICC for failing to report three corrupt approaches.

Pakistani umpire Asad Rauf passes away

Pakistani umpire Asad Rauf passes away

Rediff.com15 Sep 2022

Asad Rauf passed away due to a cardiac arrest in Lahore.

Sri Lanka bowling coach Zoysa charged with match-fixing

Sri Lanka bowling coach Zoysa charged with match-fixing

Rediff.com31 Oct 2018

The ICC said the former Sri Lanka pacer was charged with three counts of breaching the code, including "fixing or contriving" aspects of an international match.

PCB to request ICC to allow Amir resume domestic cricket

PCB to request ICC to allow Amir resume domestic cricket

Rediff.com14 Oct 2013

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is all set to push the case of banned pacer Mohammad Amir to at least allow him to resume domestic cricket when the International Cricket Council (ICC) executive board meet in London from October 17 to 19.

How ICC used Amir to educate players on perils of 'fixing'

How ICC used Amir to educate players on perils of 'fixing'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2016

The International Cricket Council's Anti-Corruption Unit on Monday said tainted Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir's video in which he admitted his guilt and also described the after-effect of his wrongdoing is being used to educate cricketers about the consequences of indulging in corrupt practices like spot-fixing and match-fixing.

Tainted Salman Butt urges PCB to fight for his case

Tainted Salman Butt urges PCB to fight for his case

Rediff.com11 Nov 2014

'For what happened, I have deep regrets and know it was wrong and we have been punished for it. I would request the PCB to now also look at our cases'

Pakistan series loss to Australia under investigation

Pakistan series loss to Australia under investigation

Rediff.com21 May 2010

The International Cricket Council's (ICC) anti-corruption unit is examining Pakistan's dismal tour of Australia this year when they were whitewashed in the Test and One-day series.

Jay Shah joins elite board shaping cricket's future

Jay Shah joins elite board shaping cricket's future

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

ICC chairperson Jay Shah has been inducted into the newly formed World Cricket Connects Advisory Board, an independent group that will discuss the future of cricket at the Lord's on June 7 and 8.

Spot-fixing hearing to go ahead in January

Spot-fixing hearing to go ahead in January

Rediff.com23 Dec 2010

Pakistan's suspended Test captain Salman Butt will attend a hearing into spot-fixing charges in Doha in January after the International Cricket Council rejected his application to adjourn proceedings.

Cricket Buzz: Cairns probed by British police over corruption, fixing

Cricket Buzz: Cairns probed by British police over corruption, fixing

Rediff.com28 May 2014

Former New Zealand all-rounder Chris Cairns has reportedly been interviewed by British police in London regarding their investigation into allegations of corruption and match-fixing.

Former Sri Lanka player Lokuhettige charged with corruption

Former Sri Lanka player Lokuhettige charged with corruption

Rediff.com13 Nov 2018

The 38-year-old, who played nine one-dayers and two Twenty20 internationals for Sri Lanka, has been charged with three counts of breaching the anti-corruption code of the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB), the global governing body said.

Lorgat refutes fixing allegations

Lorgat refutes fixing allegations

Rediff.com23 Mar 2011

International Cricket Council (ICC) CEO Haroon Lorgat on Wednesday rubbished reports that the World Cup round-robin match between Australia and Zimbabwe was under investigation for match-fixing and described the claims as 'fictional'.

Twitter ban on players during World Cup matches

Twitter ban on players during World Cup matches

Rediff.com15 Feb 2011

In a bid to ensure a corruption-free World Cup following the spot-fixing scandal, the International Cricket Council has banned players and team officials from tweeting during matches.

Afridi, Waqar to appear as witnesses at hearing

Afridi, Waqar to appear as witnesses at hearing

Rediff.com1 Jan 2011

Pakistan One-day captain Shahid Afridi and head coach Waqar Younis have been summoned as witnesses by the International Cricket Council (ICC) anti-corruption tribunal, which will consider spot-fixing allegations against three Pakistan players.

'Corrupt' Zoysa denies wrongdoing

'Corrupt' Zoysa denies wrongdoing

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

Zoysa, who played 30 Tests and 95 ODIs for Sri Lanka, was appointed Sri Lanka's bowling coach in September, 2015. He worked at Sri Lanka cricket's high performance centre, which gave him access to current international players.

SLC confirms Dilhara Fernando approached by bookie

SLC confirms Dilhara Fernando approached by bookie

Rediff.com10 Sep 2010

Sri Lanka Cricket has said that fast bowler Dilhara Fernando last year reported to the team management about a "suspicious approach" by alleged bookies but he was never under the ICC's scanner for any wrongdoing.

PCB suspends central contract of tainted trio

PCB suspends central contract of tainted trio

Rediff.com3 Nov 2010

Pakistan's disgraced trio of Salman Butt, Mohammed Amir and Mohammed Asif have had their central contracts suspended by the Pakistan Cricket Board.

Butt told to file fresh reply on fixing charges

Butt told to file fresh reply on fixing charges

Rediff.com17 Dec 2010

The International Cricket Council has rejected Salman Butt's reply on charges of spot-fixing against him and has asked the suspended Pakistan captain to file a fresh response by Friday.

Ex officials lambast PCB for deserting trio

Ex officials lambast PCB for deserting trio

Rediff.com6 Feb 2011

The Pakistan Cricket Board and its chairman Ejaz Butt has come in for severe criticism from former cricket administrators and legal experts following the ICC's decision to ban the tainted trio of Salman Butt, Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Amir for being involved in spot-fixing.

India grey market for betting: Mani

India grey market for betting: Mani

Rediff.com14 Sep 2010

Describing India as a 'grey market' for gambling in cricket, former International Cricket Council chief Ehsan Mani urged the International Cricket Council to ask the Indian government to legalise betting.

'Suspicions arose during the Asia Cup'

'Suspicions arose during the Asia Cup'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2010

The International Cricket Council has reportedly asked Pakistan's suspended Test captain Salman Butt and wicketkeeper Kamran Akmal to give their mobile phone records for an investigation into possible spot-fixing during the Asia Cup in June.

Pak cricket trio face life ban if proven guilty

Pak cricket trio face life ban if proven guilty

Rediff.com3 Sep 2010

Pakistan Test captain Salman Butt and opening bowlers Muhammad Amir and Mohammad Asif face possible life bans after they were charged on Thursday under the International Cricket Council's (ICC) anti-corruption code.

Spot-fixing verdict deferred till Feb 5: Reports

Spot-fixing verdict deferred till Feb 5: Reports

Rediff.com11 Jan 2011

Tainted Pakistani cricketers Salman Butt, Mohammad Aamer and Mohammad Asif will have to wait for some more days to learn their fate after the ICC's anti-corruption tribunal on Tuesday deferred its verdict on the spot-fixing row till February 5, according to reports.

'Every international team fixed matches in 1990s'

'Every international team fixed matches in 1990s'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2011

Former ICC Anti-Corruption Unit chief Paul Condon has made a sensational claim that every international team was involved in match-fixing at some stage in the 1990s.

Dilshan under scanner for bookie link: Report

Dilshan under scanner for bookie link: Report

Rediff.com10 Sep 2010

In a shocking turn of events, top Sri Lankan batsman Tillakaratne Dilshan has turned out to be the leading Sri Lankan cricketer the ICC's Anti-corruption and Security Unit has been monitoring for alleged links with a bookmaker.

56 players approached by bookies last year: Waugh

56 players approached by bookies last year: Waugh

Rediff.com22 Jul 2011

Former Australian captain Steve Waugh has claimed that 56 cricketers have reported being approached by illegal bookmakers in the past one year alone.

'Butt faces seven-year ban in spot-fixing case'

'Butt faces seven-year ban in spot-fixing case'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2010

Pakistan's suspended Test captain Salman Butt is facing a seven-year ban while his team-mates Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Amir could escape with two-year bans after next month's hearing of the ICC anti-corruption tribunal in Doha.

'Cricket is not different from any other business'

'Cricket is not different from any other business'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2010

Pakistan's former foreign coach, Richard Pybus has criticised the ICC's anti corruption unit over its inability to act against match-fixers and blamed it for the spot-fixing scandal in England that led to the suspension of three Pakistani players.

ECB suspends Bangladesh's Shakib for 'illegal bowling'

ECB suspends Bangladesh's Shakib for 'illegal bowling'

Rediff.com14 Dec 2024

Shakib, who is considered the greatest cricketer Bangladesh has produced, could not be immediately reached for comment.

New Zealand dismiss fixing claims as baseless

New Zealand dismiss fixing claims as "baseless"

Rediff.com12 Mar 2012

New Zealand Cricket (NZC) on Monday rubbished a newspaper report that some of its players were involved in match-fixing, terming the allegations as "baseless" and "irresponsible".

Sting claims corruption in cricket; ICC demands complete footage

Sting claims corruption in cricket; ICC demands complete footage

Rediff.com27 May 2018

The ICC said it is investigating but also stated that the channel has not cooperated in the matter.

ACU officials back in Kenya

ACU officials back in Kenya

Rediff.com11 Jan 2005

ICC investigators came to Nairobi for the exercise last November but the majority of players declined to appear.

National Bank sacks banned Pak trio

National Bank sacks banned Pak trio

Rediff.com14 Feb 2011

Banned Pakistani cricketers Salman Butt, Mohammad Asif and Mohammed Aamir have been sacked by their employee -- National Bank -- one of the leading teams in the country's domestic circuit.

Wasn't involved in any match-fixing: Heath Streak

Wasn't involved in any match-fixing: Heath Streak

Rediff.com29 Apr 2021

Under the provisions of the Code, Streak chose to admit the charges and agreed with the sanction with the ICC in lieu of an Anti-Corruption Tribunal hearing. He will be free to resume his involvement in the game on March 28, 2029.