Karachi, Aug 10 (Inditop.com) The International Cricket Council (ICC) Monday announced that its anti-corruption officials have found no evidence of Pakistani cricketers being approached by bookies during their tour of Sri Lanka.
The ICC confirmed that its Anti-Corruption and Security Unit (ACSU) had investigated suggestions that Indian bookmakers contacted Pakistani players at their hotel in Colombo during the recent Test series against Sri Lanka.
“Following its investigations the ACSU is satisfied that there is absolutely no substance to the suggestions and that no evidence of any such contacts exists,” an ICC statement said.
There have been media reports that several Pakistani cricketers were allegedly approached by Indian bookies during the Test series which the tourists lost 0-2.
ICC Chief Executive Haroon Lorgat said: “The ICC and its members have a zero-tolerance approach to corruption and rightly so because the integrity of our great sport with its great spirit is one of its greatest assets.
“On that basis it is entirely appropriate that any suggestions in relation to that subject are always reported to and properly investigated by the ACSU.
“I am pleased those investigations have indicated nothing untoward has taken place on this occasion but it is a reminder that all of us — players, officials and supporters — must maintain our vigilance to ensure we remain on top of the issue of corruption.”