News for 'ICC Anti-Corruption'

Thakur plays down Modi's 'fixing' claims against CSK players

Thakur plays down Modi's 'fixing' claims against CSK players

Rediff.com29 Jun 2015

The Board of Control for Cricket in India's secretary Anurag Thakur on Monday gave a clean chit to the three Chennai Super Kings players, who were accused of accepting bribes from a Mumbai-based businessman by former Indian Premier League commissioner Lalit Modi.

Pak seeks review of Aamir ban, shoots letter to ICC

Pak seeks review of Aamir ban, shoots letter to ICC

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has officially sent a letter to its international counterpart asking them to review the ban on Mohammad Aamir in light of the revision in the anti-corruption code of the world body.

ICC probing PCB's bookmaker claims

ICC probing PCB's bookmaker claims

Rediff.com4 Aug 2009

The Pakistan Cricket Board has informed the game's governing body that they suspect bookmakers are staying on the same floor as the Pakistan players in the team hotel in Colombo. Salim Altaf, the PCB's chief operating officer, said the Anti-Corruption and Security Unit of the ICC has a representative in Sri Lanka who is looking into it.

ICC bans Sri Lankan curator over failure to help graft probe

ICC bans Sri Lankan curator over failure to help graft probe

Rediff.com20 Jan 2016

Sri Lankan pitch curator Jayananda Warnaweera was on Wednesday suspended by the International Cricket Council for three years after he 'failed' to cooperate in an ongoing anti-corruption investigation against him.

'Most corrupt bookies in international cricket are Indians'

'Most corrupt bookies in international cricket are Indians'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2018

ICC's Anti Corruption Unit official Alex Marshall said that most of the bookies indulging in corrupt practices are Indians.

No evidence Ashes Test under fixing threat, says ICC

No evidence Ashes Test under fixing threat, says ICC

Rediff.com14 Dec 2017

The International Cricket Council is taking allegations in a British newspaper about attempts to organise spot-fixing during the third Ashes Test "extremely seriously" but do not think the match has been compromised, global cricket's governing body said on Thursday.

Tuffey shocked by match fixing reports

Tuffey shocked by match fixing reports

Rediff.com7 Dec 2013

Former New Zealand cricketer Daryl Tuffey is seeking legal advice after expressing shock at being linked to a probe into match fixing, according to reports.

ICC calls for global life ban on Kaneria

ICC calls for global life ban on Kaneria

Rediff.com27 Jun 2012

The ICC Board unanimously acknowledged the lifetime ban on Pakistan cricketer Danish Kaneria by the England and Wales Cricket Board for his role in the English spot-fixing scandal and urged member nations to enforce the verdict to the fullest.

ICC mum on Condon's letter

ICC mum on Condon's letter

Rediff.com3 Feb 2004

ICC Chief Executive Malcolm Speed said any correspondence between the ACU and member countries on corruption issues is confidential.

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.

Amir's return to cricket will take some time, says ICC

Amir's return to cricket will take some time, says ICC

Rediff.com24 Nov 2014

Acknowledging the receipt of Pakistan Cricket Board's request letter for tainted pacer Mohammad Amir's early return to cricket, International Cricket Council chief executive officer Dave Richardson on Monday said that the international body has taken note of the issue but the matter will take some time to get resolved.

Sri Lanka govt to probe 2011 World Cup final 'fixing' allegation

Sri Lanka govt to probe 2011 World Cup final 'fixing' allegation

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

Sri Lanka's sports ministry on Friday ordered an investigation into former sports minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage's allegation that their loss to India in the 2011 World Cup final was fixed by "certain parties". Sports minister Dullas Alahapperuma has ordered the investigation and asked for a report on its progress every two weeks, the ministry said in a statement.

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 confirms receiving Lalit's e-mail in 2013

ICC confirms receiving Lalit's e-mail in 2013

Rediff.com28 Jun 2015

The International Cricket Council confirmed that it had received a letter from Lalit Modi in 2013 in which the former IPL commissioner alleged that three players were bribed by a business tycoon.

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.

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.

'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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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 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.

Women's T20 World Cup hit by spot-fixing allegation

Women's T20 World Cup hit by spot-fixing allegation

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

Bangladesh cricketer reports fixing approach at Women's T20 World Cup

'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.'

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.