News for 'ICC Anti-Corruption'

ODI World Cup: Chinnaswamy Stadium's preparations under full swing

ODI World Cup: Chinnaswamy Stadium's preparations under full swing

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

Ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup 2023, the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) has undertaken the renovation works that are essential prior to the quadrennial extravaganza.

ICC role in IPL 7 limited to keeping it corruption-free

ICC role in IPL 7 limited to keeping it corruption-free

Rediff.com21 Mar 2014

ICC Chief Executive Dave Richardson has said that the parent body's involvement with the Indian Premier League's matches in Dubai will be limited to strictly providing support on the anti-corruption front and negotiations are on with BCCI in this regard.

McCullum not under investigation for match fixing: NZC

McCullum not under investigation for match fixing: NZC

Rediff.com19 May 2014

A Dismayed New Zealand Cricket (NZC) said on Monday that national captain Brendon McCullum was not under investigation for match-fixing, as reported earlier by a British daily, and added that he had only given testimony to the International Cricket Council on the understanding that it would be kept confidential.

Asif, Aamir file appeals against ICC suspension

Asif, Aamir file appeals against ICC suspension

Rediff.com3 Oct 2010

Pakistan suspended pace bowlers, Muhammad Asif and Muhammad Aamir have filed their appeals against provisional suspensions with the International Cricket Council Anti-Corruption and Security Unit.

Kent's Stevens cleared in Bangladesh corruption probe

Kent's Stevens cleared in Bangladesh corruption probe

Rediff.com27 Feb 2014

Kent cricketer Darren Stevens has been found not guilty by an International Cricket Council (ICC) tribunal of failing to report an illegal approach while playing in the Bangladesh Premier League in 2013.

'ICC had warned Gurunath against bookies'

'ICC had warned Gurunath against bookies'

Rediff.com31 May 2013

An ICC official had '"warned' CSK team owner Gurunath Meiyappan to be 'careful' about his association with bookies weeks before he was arrested in connection with the IPL betting scandal, police said on Friday.

Avoid cash transactions: ECB combats corruption

Avoid cash transactions: ECB combats corruption

Rediff.com9 Jun 2019

The report said the use of debit cards would allow the ICC Anti-Corruption sleuths to keep trackof all financial transactions during the tournament by players, team and match officials.

Cricket Buzz: Appeal panel cuts Ashraful ban to five years

Cricket Buzz: Appeal panel cuts Ashraful ban to five years

Rediff.com30 Sep 2014

Former Bangladesh captain Mohammad Ashraful will be eligible to return to competitive cricket in 2016 after an appeal panel on Monday reduced an eight year ban for match-fixing to five years with two suspended.

ICC clears Pakistan players of bookie contact

ICC clears Pakistan players of bookie contact

Rediff.com10 Aug 2009

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has cleared Pakistan players of coming in contact with bookmakers on their recent tour of Sri Lanka. The ICC said in a statement on Monday it is satisfied "no evidence of any such contacts exists" after its Anti-Corruption and Security Unit held an investigation following media reports that the visitors had been approached.

ICC confirms quizzing Pakistan players

ICC confirms quizzing Pakistan players

Rediff.com9 Apr 2008

The International Cricket Council confirmed that its anti-corruption officer interviewed Pakistani cricketers Younis Khan, Danish Kaneria and Umar Gul in Lahore to gain "specific information". It, however, did not say whether the officer also quizzed banned fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar.

Pakistan's tainted trio charged by ICC

Pakistan's tainted trio charged by ICC

Rediff.com3 Sep 2010

The International Cricket Council (ICC) charged Pakistan's Salman Butt, Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Amir under its anti-corruption code, cricket's ruling body said on Thursday.

'ICC have idea on who match-fixers are'

'ICC have idea on who match-fixers are'

Rediff.com11 Feb 2015

Fans will watch corruption free World Cup with confidence, says chief executive.

'ICC must implement reforms to address corruption in cricket'

'ICC must implement reforms to address corruption in cricket'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2013

Anti-corruption watchdog Transparency International has said that the ICC must tackle corruption both on and off the pitch that challenge the integrity of cricket by strengthening its own governance and by using its influence to promote high standards in national Boards.

ICC surprised by Shah Rukh Khan's claim

ICC surprised by Shah Rukh Khan's claim

Rediff.com19 May 2008

The International Cricket Council on Monday expressed surprised at film star Shah Rukh Khan's statement that its anti-corruption unit had asked him not to be with the team on the playing field, saying the IPL is a domestic tournament and the game's governing body does not have any role in formulating the rules.

'ICC should investigate India-Bangladesh match'

'ICC should investigate India-Bangladesh match'

Rediff.com26 Mar 2016

'The way the match ended it just does not feel right to me.'

Former NZ batsman Vincent confirms match-fixing probe

Former NZ batsman Vincent confirms match-fixing probe

Rediff.com5 Dec 2013

Batsman Lou Vincent has confirmed he is one of three former New Zealand players under investigation by the International Cricket Council for alleged match-fixing.

ICC tipped-off PCB about fixing in PSL

ICC tipped-off PCB about fixing in PSL

Rediff.com19 May 2017

The head of the International Cricket Council's Anti-Corruption and Security Unit, Sir Ronnie Flanagan has made it clear that they had first tipped off the Pakistan Cricket Board's ACU about possible spot- fixing in the Pakistan Super League.

ICC should educate young cricketers on racism: Sammy

ICC should educate young cricketers on racism: Sammy

Rediff.com21 Jun 2020

Earlier this month, Sammy had demanded an apology after claiming that he was subjected to racism during his stint with Sunrisers Hyderbad teammates in the IPL when he was called 'Kalu' -- a derogatory word to describe black people -- by his teammates.

ICC to move to Dubai in August

ICC to move to Dubai in August

Rediff.com7 Mar 2005

ICC president Ehsan Mani said operating in England is not in the best interests of its members.

Ban over, Shakib looks to start afresh at KKR

Ban over, Shakib looks to start afresh at KKR

Rediff.com1 Apr 2021

In his last stint for SRH, he only played three matches, while at KKR too he may not be a regular as he's primarily seen as a back-up option for Sunil Narine.

Big 3 to lose clout? ICC Board calls for 'independent' chairman

Big 3 to lose clout? ICC Board calls for 'independent' chairman

Rediff.com4 Feb 2016

The ICC Board, at its first meeting of 2016 in Dubai on Wednesday, considered amendments made to the ICC's constitution in 2014 and agreed that, in order to avoid any potential conflicts of interest and follow best practice principles of good governance, it will seek to re-establish as quickly as possible the 'independent' position of ICC chairman.

Samuels-Kochar tape handed to ICC

Samuels-Kochar tape handed to ICC

Rediff.com2 Mar 2007

A two-member ICC team received tapes of alleged conversation between the West Indies all-rounder and bookie Mukesh Kochar.

ICC ACU officer questions Shoaib, Younis

ICC ACU officer questions Shoaib, Younis

Rediff.com9 Apr 2008

The ICC's Anti-Corruption Unit officer Alan Peacock has reportedly questioned the two Pakistani players following claims by Shoaib Akhtar that he rejected offers to underperform in matches.

ICC welcomes decision to stage IPL matches in UAE

ICC welcomes decision to stage IPL matches in UAE

Rediff.com12 Mar 2014

ICC Chief Executive David Richardson has welcomed the decision of the Board of Control for Cricket in India to stage some matches of the seventh edition of the Indian Premier League matches in the United Arab Emirates.

ICC to disclose spot-fixing probe details: Lorgat

ICC to disclose spot-fixing probe details: Lorgat

Rediff.com17 Jan 2011

International Cricket Council Chief Executive Haroon Lorgat has promised that all details pertaining to spot-fixing investigations will be revealed, once the verdict is announced on February 5.

Former New Zealand captain Cairns under probe by police, ICC

Former New Zealand captain Cairns under probe by police, ICC

Rediff.com27 Mar 2014

Former New Zealand Test cricketer Chris Cairns has confirmed that he is under investigation by the London Metropolitan Police and the International Cricket Council's anti-corruption unit, although he says he does not know why.

Cricket Buzz: ICC to work with Interpol to tackle corruption

Cricket Buzz: ICC to work with Interpol to tackle corruption

Rediff.com3 Apr 2019

Alex Marshall, ICC's general manager of its anti-corruption unit, met Interpol officials in Lyon last week to seek closer working relations, it added.

'Criminalising match-fixing in India will be single-most-effective move for cricket'

'Criminalising match-fixing in India will be single-most-effective move for cricket'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2020

Legal experts have been advocating for years the need to criminalise match-fixing in India, the lack of which has meant that the hands of authorities have been tied when it comes to investigating corruption in the popular sport.

We get to bottom of fixing allegations: ICC's Richardson

We get to bottom of fixing allegations: ICC's Richardson

Rediff.com31 May 2018

ICC says it will meet representatives of the channel that claims to have unearthed 'spot-fixing' and 'pitch-fixing' in Test matches t

BCCI's opposition in vain as ICC Board approves Big 3 rollback

BCCI's opposition in vain as ICC Board approves Big 3 rollback

Rediff.com4 Feb 2017

The majority of the International Cricket Council's Board members on Saturday voted in favour of restructured revenue sharing model including rollback of the Big 3 formula despite vehement opposition from Board of Control for Cricket in India's representative Vikram Limaye.

'Amir confessed to 'fixing' after Afridi slapped him'

'Amir confessed to 'fixing' after Afridi slapped him'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

Mohammad Amir confessed to spot-fixing only after then ODI skipper Shahid Afridi slapped the fast bowler, while Salman Butt was involved in corruption much before Pakistan's ill-fated tour of England in 2010, claimed former all-rounder Abdul Razzaq.

Pakistan board faced bankruptcy before ICC changes

Pakistan board faced bankruptcy before ICC changes

Rediff.com1 Jul 2014

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) faced bankruptcy and isolation if it did not back the radical changes made by the International Cricket Council (ICC) last week, chairman Najam Sethi said on Monday.

Match-fixing allegations: Chris Cairns denies being 'player x'

Match-fixing allegations: Chris Cairns denies being 'player x'

Rediff.com20 May 2014

Former New Zealand all-rounder Chris Cairns has denied allegations that he is the name identified as 'Player X' by current captain Brendon McCullum and former batsman Lou Vincent, following a report that 'the net is closing' around a big name in the game.

ICC says no list of IPL players under scanner

ICC says no list of IPL players under scanner

Rediff.com15 Sep 2010

The International Cricket Council on Wednesday refuted media reports that 29 players who participated in the Indian Premier League are under the scanner of its Anti-Corruption and Security Unit for suspected match-fixing or spot-fixing.

ICC denies allowing Aamir to play domestic cricket

ICC denies allowing Aamir to play domestic cricket

Rediff.com14 Jul 2013

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has dismissed media reports in Pakistan that banned left arm pacer, Muhammad Aamir had been allowed to resume playing domestic cricket by them.

'Fixing' probe won't affect ICC awards

'Fixing' probe won't affect ICC awards

Rediff.com14 Sep 2005

The ICC said a player nominated for its annual awards would not be dropped even if he is under probe by the Anti-Corruption Unit.

ICC approves rule change to DRS

ICC approves rule change to DRS

Rediff.com3 Jul 2016

The International Cricket Council has approved change in rules in the LBW decisions of the umpires concerning the controversial Decision Review System, which is expected to benefit the bowlers, while deferring plans for a radical shake-up of international cricket, including on the proposed creation of two divisions in Test and a new one-day league.

Ashes fixing: My son not involved in fixing, says Joban's father

Ashes fixing: My son not involved in fixing, says Joban's father

Rediff.com15 Dec 2017

Father of the former Delhi age-group cricketer, caught in the Ashes spot-fixing controversy, says his son has never even been to England or Australia, let alone fix matches involving the two countries.

PCB requests ICC to allow Aamir's entry at NCA

PCB requests ICC to allow Aamir's entry at NCA

Rediff.com19 Jul 2013

The Pakistan Cricket Board has requested the ICC to allow banned pacer Mohammad Aamir to start using facilities at the National Cricket Academy under the supervision of PCB coaches.

ICC Women's T20I rankings: Radha remains in 2nd, Deepti, Poonam slip to 5th & 6th spots

ICC Women's T20I rankings: Radha remains in 2nd, Deepti, Poonam slip to 5th & 6th spots

Rediff.com21 Dec 2019

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