Cricket still faces a challenge says ECB chairman – Cricket News Update
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Charles-Giles-Clarke-c49957 feels that cricket still face an uphill challenge in cleaning up the integrity of the game, however was convinced that corruption is not widespread.
The chairman also added his saying on the gambling issue, which is common for cricketers to indulge in, even during match intervals.
The whole saga has been related to the recent revelation in the world of cricket, where Pakistani trio http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Mohammad-Amir-c76675 were banned for their involvement in spot-fixing.
The trios were handed jail terms, which has rocked the sport and its integrity has come into serious questioning. While the ECB chairman was quick to highlight his fact, he was also adamant in radical measures which will be needed in order to come up with a clean slate.
Giles comments are fair to pinpoint some important reality, which is to say that while the sub-continent cricketers are not supposed to get involved in betting ( as it is forbidden), the English or any western cricketing nation somewhat has the luxury to gamble on other sports.
"The old English county thing of gambling on the racing while it's raining, sadly, is not going to be acceptable, said http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Clarke-c51120."We either say no to gambling or we adopt a very dangerous position, which is to say 'We are not corrupt, it's those horrible other people overseas'."
The head of English cricket also feels that its time that cricketing authorities must put an end to this debate, which will only act as beneficial for the game. He used a few strong words; comparing gambling with racism, while also terming it as totally unacceptable.
"It is no longer acceptable for someone to come into a dressing room and say 'Let me introduce you to my bookmaker,' he added.”That has to be as unacceptable as a racist remark. That is how it has got to be these days."
However, Clare felt that the problem is not prevalent to a bigger extent and if handed properly, will only work wonders for everyone involved in the sport. The challenge is certainly difficult but one that needs to be addressed.
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