Ashes 2017: ICC investigates match-fixing claims after British newspaper’s undercover investigation
Cricket governing body says there is ‘no evidence’ the third test between Australia and England at the WACA has been corrupted
The International Cricket Council says there is no evidence the third Ashes test has been “corrupted” after claims emerged in a British newspaper that bookmakers had offered to fix parts of the match.
The Sun published purported evidence of bookmakers offering to sell details of rigged periods of play for betting purposes, or so-called spot fixing, in the test match between Australia and England starting on Thursday in Perth.
ICC anti-corruption unit general manager Alex Marshall issued a statement saying he had received all materials relating to The Sun’s investigation.
“From my initial assessment of the material, there is no evidence, either from The Sun or via our own intelligence, to suggest the current test match has been corrupted,” Marshall said.
“At this stage of the investigation, there is no indication that any players in this test have been in contact with the alleged fixers.
“The allegations are wide-ranging and relate to various forms cricket in several countries, including T20 tournaments. We will look closely at all the information as part of our investigation.”
