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ICC investigators here for match fixing probe
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has launched an investigation in Sri Lanka, against the backdrop of match-fixing allegations.
Three members of the ICC’s Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) were in the country yesterday and met senior cricket officials.
“The ICC Anti-Corruption Unit works to uphold integrity in cricket and this includes conducting investigations where there are reasonable grounds to do so,” ICC General Manager, ACU, Alex Marshall said in a statement. “There is currently an ICC (ACU) investigation underway in Sri Lanka.
Naturally as part of this we are talking to a number of people.”
“We will not comment any further on an ongoing investigation,” Mr Marshall also said. “If anyone has information that would assist the ACU in its enquiries, we would urge them to get in touch (contactacu@icc-cricket.com).” It was an indication that the ICC was taking the matter quite seriously.
The investigators yesterday addressed Sri Lanka’s national cricketers during a training session ahead of the team’s UAE tour which begins on September 28. The meeting took place at the R. Premadasa Stadium, authoritative sources said.
The players were advised to exercise caution in all their dealings. The visit comes in the wake of certain allegations levelled against some players of the national team. However, players have denied these charges, mostly related to match-fixing and unusual activity.
The Sunday Times also learns that the investigators have met with some senior Sri Lanka Cricket officials yesterday. The details of their discussions were not immediately available.