News for 'ICC Anti-Corruption'

Authorities investigate fraudulent activity in South Africa cricket

Authorities investigate fraudulent activity in South Africa cricket

Rediff.com6 Nov 2015

Cricket South Africa (CSA) is investigating potentially fraudulent activities by an international syndicate attempting to corrupt the domestic game, it said in a statement on Friday.

Why managing IPL in UAE will be 'slightly easier'

Why managing IPL in UAE will be 'slightly easier'

Rediff.com26 Jul 2020

With the ICC headquartered in Dubai, the BCCI, if need be, can take help of the global body which has a huge team of ACU officials who can be hired

Australian cricketers not under IPL investigation

Australian cricketers not under IPL investigation

Rediff.com14 Sep 2010

Cricket Australia (CA) has disputed reports that two Australian players were under investigation for corruption in last year's Indian Premier League (IPL).

Neetu Chandra questioned in spot-fixing scandal

Neetu Chandra questioned in spot-fixing scandal

Rediff.com7 Sep 2010

Bollywood actress Neetu Chandra was questioned by the International Cricket Council anti-corruption and security unit regarding her alleged links with suspended Pakistani pacer Muhammad Asif in the spot-fixing scandal.

Not enough evidence against Butt, Asif, says lawyer

Not enough evidence against Butt, Asif, says lawyer

Rediff.com30 Oct 2011

Lawyer Aftab Gul, who represented Salman Butt in the ICC spot-fixing hearings, believes that the crown court in London does not have enough evidence to give an adverse decision against the banned Pakistan captain and pacer Muhammad Asif.

Former NZ player Vincent gives evidence on match-fixing: report

Former NZ player Vincent gives evidence on match-fixing: report

Rediff.com15 May 2014

Former New Zealand cricketer Lou Vincent has provided officials from the International Cricket Council's anti-corruption unit "with a treasure trove of information about matches which were targeted for spot-fixing and the names of players who were involved", the London Telegraph reported.

Imran Khan wants revamp of Pakistan cricket

Imran Khan wants revamp of Pakistan cricket

Rediff.com15 Oct 2010

Former Pakistan captain Imran Khan has called for an overhaul of the country's cricket set-up after the ICC warned the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to improve its governance and enforce anti-corruption measures.

'Pakistan player hid mobile in his helmet'

'Pakistan player hid mobile in his helmet'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2010

A former Pakistan Test cricketer alleged that a national player had hidden a mobile phone inside the right earpiece of his helmet while waiting to bat during an international match.

Police question suspended Pakistan trio

Police question suspended Pakistan trio

Rediff.com4 Sep 2010

Pakistan captain Salman Butt and pace bowlers Mohammad Amir and Mohammad Asif were questioned by the London Metropolitan police on Friday following their indefinite suspension from all cricket.

'Tainted Pakistan trio will be harshly punished'

'Tainted Pakistan trio will be harshly punished'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2011

Former International Cricket Council (ICC) president Ehsan Mani is happy with the way the anti-corruption tribunal handled the case of spot-fixing allegations against Pakistan players and feels that the suspended trio will be handed harsh punishment when the final verdict is announced next month.

PCB rejects proposal to relax ban on tainted umpire Ghauri

PCB rejects proposal to relax ban on tainted umpire Ghauri

Rediff.com5 May 2016

The Pakistan Cricket Board rejected a proposal to grant Test umpire Nadeem Ghauri a six-month relaxation from his four-year ban and allow him to resume umpiring in domestic tournaments this season.

Australia player approached by bookmaker

Australia player approached by bookmaker

Rediff.com19 Aug 2009

An Australian cricket player has been approached by a bookmaker during the Ashes tour of England, the International Cricket Council said Wednesday.

Jones's MCL not to compete with Tendulkar-Warne league

Jones's MCL not to compete with Tendulkar-Warne league

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

Jones said both the leagues have "their own space" and can co-exist.

All eyes will be on this pitch curator in Pune

All eyes will be on this pitch curator in Pune

Rediff.com9 Oct 2019

Pandurang Salgaonkar has a definite chance to redeem himself following the controversial incidents that took place in the last two and a half years.

Mahmudullah, Mominul handed T20 and Test captaincy after Shakib's ban

Mahmudullah, Mominul handed T20 and Test captaincy after Shakib's ban

Rediff.com29 Oct 2019

BCB named Mahmudullah as the T20 captain, while Mominul will lead the Test side during their much-anticipated tour of India

Gag order for Australia curators to prevent fixing at World Cup

Gag order for Australia curators to prevent fixing at World Cup

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

Australia's ground curators have been gagged as cricket authorities to clamp down any possibilities of match-fixing during the 50-overs World Cup in Australia and New Zealand next month.

Suspended Ajmal finds himself in Pak's provisional WC squad

Suspended Ajmal finds himself in Pak's provisional WC squad

Rediff.com10 Nov 2014

Banned off-spinner Saeed Ajmal has been included in Pakistan's provisional World Cup squad of 30 players but it is subject to him clearing the informal biomechanics test in the United Kingdom.

Some not comfortable about playing with Aamir: PCB chief

Some not comfortable about playing with Aamir: PCB chief

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

The chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Shaharyar Khan has revealed that some players in the national cricket team are not keen on playing with banned pacer Mohammad Aamir again.

Samuels faces probe over bookie link allegation

Samuels faces probe over bookie link allegation

Rediff.com31 Oct 2007

The West Indies batsman will face an investigation by the national board over alleged links with a bookmaker during a one-day tour of India in January.

Speed calls for 'cheating in sport' legislation

Speed calls for 'cheating in sport' legislation

Rediff.com19 Apr 2005

The ICC chief executive, speaking at the SportAccord conference, called on governments to introduce legislation to criminalise cheating in sport.

PCB to look into match-fixing claims

PCB to look into match-fixing claims

Rediff.com5 Feb 2004

PCB chairman Shaharyar Khan said the allegations pertaining to match-fixing against some of the Pakistan players were a matter of concern.

No cameras in dressing rooms: Virk

No cameras in dressing rooms: Virk

Rediff.com18 Oct 2003

MCA stadium curator suspended after tampering claims in sting

MCA stadium curator suspended after tampering claims in sting

Rediff.com25 Oct 2017

The Board of Control for Cricket in India suspended the curator of the Maharashtra Cricket Association's stadium in Pune after he was captured on television in a sting operation, claiming that he could tamper with the pitch ahead of Wednesday's second India-New Zealand One-Day International.

Sports Shorts: India, Pakistan set to lock horns in Kabaddi Masters

Sports Shorts: India, Pakistan set to lock horns in Kabaddi Masters

Rediff.com11 Jun 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Monday

Asif submits written apology to PCB, agrees to cooperate

Asif submits written apology to PCB, agrees to cooperate

Rediff.com20 Aug 2013

Disgraced Pakistan pacer Mohammad Asif took a step further towards his rehabilitation when he subamitted a written apology to the Cricket Board (PCB) and also agreed to cooperate with authorities on the spot-fixing issue.

BCCI bans umpire Asad Rauf for five years

BCCI bans umpire Asad Rauf for five years

Rediff.com12 Feb 2016

The decision to ban Rauf was taken at the BCCI's Disciplinary Committee's meeting in Mumbai on Friday.

PCB suspend Sharjeel, Khalid for alleged corruption in PSL

PCB suspend Sharjeel, Khalid for alleged corruption in PSL

Rediff.com10 Feb 2017

Opener, Sharjeel recently toured New Zealand and Australia with the Pakistan team and is the only player to have scored a century in the PSL eliminator last year.

WTC: India finally join the pink-ball party

WTC: India finally join the pink-ball party

Rediff.com12 Nov 2019

'Obviously we need a lot of more experience with that ball, but it's a great time for us to play a day-night Test'

BCCI secretary Thakur's effigies burnt by Youth Congress workers

BCCI secretary Thakur's effigies burnt by Youth Congress workers

Rediff.com28 Apr 2015

Activists of Himachal Pradesh Youth Congress today burnt an effigy of BJP MP and BCCI Secretary Anurag Thakur for his alleged links with a Chandigarh-based bookie even as the state Congress Committee has urged the BCCI to take against him.

Sri Lanka Cricket official arrested; Ranatunga seeks India's help

Sri Lanka Cricket official arrested; Ranatunga seeks India's help

Rediff.com22 Oct 2018

Sri Lanka Cricket, currently fighting the menace of deep-rooted corruption, was dealt a blow after its Chief Financial Officer was arrested for alleged financial fraud, police said on Monday.

Srinivasan cleared of match-fixing, scuttling IPL probe

Srinivasan cleared of match-fixing, scuttling IPL probe

Rediff.com17 Nov 2014

The Justice Mudgal Committee, appointed to probe the spot-fixing and betting scandal in the sixth edition of Indian Premier League, has cleared Board of Control for Cricket in India president-in-exile Narayanaswami Srinivasan of match-fixing charges and scuttling the investigations that followed the episode. However, it could be temporary relief for him, as he could still find himself in the dock for not taking action against a particular individual, referred to as Individual 3 in the report.

The strange case of Umar Akmal's gloves!

The strange case of Umar Akmal's gloves!

Rediff.com28 Feb 2015

Akmal wore blue coloured gloves in Pakistan's opening game against India and then changed them to maroon, which matched the West Indies kit in the second game.

Pakistan duo caught red-handed while spot-fixing in PSL, says PCB

Pakistan duo caught red-handed while spot-fixing in PSL, says PCB

Rediff.com14 Feb 2017

A top official of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) confirmed that Pakistani players Sharjeel Khan and Khalid Latif were sent home from the league only after the Pakistan Cricket Board's Anti-Corruption Unit caught them red-handed after the duo had made commitments to the spot-fixers.

No veg food! Angry Ishant storms out of Gabba at lunch on Day 3

No veg food! Angry Ishant storms out of Gabba at lunch on Day 3

Rediff.com20 Dec 2014

pacer Ishant Sharma left the Gabba at lunch on the third day on Saturday, after finding that there was no vegetarian preparation in the menu.

PCB slaps life ban on Kaneria for spot-fixing

PCB slaps life ban on Kaneria for spot-fixing

Rediff.com5 Jul 2013

Disgraced spinner Danish Kaneria's career seems all but over with the Pakistan Cricket Board imposing a life ban on him on Friday for indulging in spot-fixing during the 2009 English county season.

Cricket Buzz: Watson on Clarke's fitness: 'Everyone's got their fingers crossed'

Cricket Buzz: Watson on Clarke's fitness: 'Everyone's got their fingers crossed'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

Shane Watson would be honoured to stand in for Michael Clarke as Test skipper against India next month even if he thinks it's increasingly unlikely that Australia will need a caretaker captain.

NZ Cricket back McCullum but Cairns calls him 'sad'

NZ Cricket back McCullum but Cairns calls him 'sad'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2015

New Zealand Cricket have promised to support Brendon McCullum after former Test all-rounder Chris Cairns was acquitted of perjury in London despite evidence given against him by the Black Caps captain.

India-Pakistan WT20 match in Dharamsala as scheduled: BCCI

India-Pakistan WT20 match in Dharamsala as scheduled: BCCI

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

The much-anticipated World Twenty20 match between India and Pakistan will be held as scheduled in Dharamsala, Tournament Director M V Sridhar confirmed on Tuesday.

Cricket Buzz: Sangakkara is first non-British MCC president

Cricket Buzz: Sangakkara is first non-British MCC president

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

His nomination was announced by the outgoing President, Anthony Wreford, at the MCC Annual General Meeting at Lord's in May this year.

Cricket can never be free of corruption: Salman Butt

Cricket can never be free of corruption: Salman Butt

Rediff.com17 Dec 2016

Tainted former Pakistan captain Salman Butt does not believe cricket can ever be completely free of corruption but has praised the mechanism put into place by the ICC and member boards to safeguard players from corrupt elements in the game.