Haroon Lorgat Promises increased Vigilance on Cheating in the ICC World Cup
The chief executive of the International Cricket Council (ICC), http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Haroon-Lorgat-c61719 has stated that the ICC has taken steps to increase the vigilance on corruption in the sport during the ICC World Cup 2011, which is set to begin from the 19th of February
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“There is little doubt that the level of vigilance will be increased (in the World Cup). We are mindful of what has transpired in the past and will not be complacent and ensure that that event is well monitored.” Lorgat said in reply to a question about
spot-fixing.
He expressed his satisfaction over the attitude of the all the cricket boards (governing bodies), towards the menace of match-fixing/spot-fixing which has tarnished the image of the game all over the world. “I am quite comfortable with the attitude of all
the member boards, with the level of awareness the players have got and I think the particular verdict and sanctions contribute to sending quite a strong message. If you do transgress and if you do get engaged in corrupt activities we will hunt you down and
we will prosecute."
In August of 2010, three http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Mazhar-c75448 Majeed for delivering deliberate no-balls at an instructed point in time during the Lord’s Test against
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The scandal was brought to light by a local British tabloid “News of the World”. The players were immediately suspended from taking part in any format of the game by the ICC and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).
ICC’s anti-corruption tribunal hearing took place last month, spanning for six days, during which the lawyers of the players pleaded the innocence of their clients. After the hearing, the verdict was delayed by almost a month and on the 5th of
February it was finally made public, resulting in a ten year ban for Salman Butt, seven years for Asif and five years for Amir.
This verdict came against three of the top players in the world of cricket, which shows ICC’s commitment towards rooting out all form of corruption from a sport once known as a gentleman’s game.
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