London: The International Cricket Council (ICC) Chief Executive, David Richardson said that the cricket body was fighting a “war” against corruption which even includes educating groundsmen as well as players and officials.
Speaking at the launch in London of the final ICC Champions Trophy, which will be held in England next summer before the Ashes series, David Richardson said, “It is a war we are fighting.”
“Our anti-corruption unit have their work cut out to make sure players are kept away from temptation.
“It’s everybody now, unfortunately. Everybody is susceptible — curators, groundsmen — our corruption unit is very aware of what it needs to do.”
Six South Asian umpires were provisionally suspended last week after an Indian TV sting alleged they were open to bribery, while five Indian cricketers were also suspended during this year’s Indian Premier League over allegations no-balls could be arranged to order.
Other tournaments including Twenty20 leagues in Bangladesh and Sri Lanka have also been tainted by scandal.
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