The MCC and FICA oppose the use of lie detector tests to fight corruption – Cricket News Update
The Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) and Federation of International Cricketers’ Association (FICA) condemned the use of the controversial lie detector test to prove the innocence or guilt of cricketers alleged of match-fixing.
Both the organisations oppose using the lie detector to test cricketers, because according to them, it may further deteriorate the situation. If any player refuses to take the lie detector test for any reason, suspicions will pop-up about him as to why he
refused to take the test.
In order to curb the rampant corruption from cricket, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Stephen-Rodger-Waugh-c91216, the former Australian captain, had proposed the use of lie detecting polygraphs. This brain child was advocated by Waugh to ensure whether the player is truthful about his involvement in
match fixing or is playing with words.
The MCC is of the opinion that the use of this new technique in cricket should be heavily discussed to bring forth all the associated pros and cons.
Steve Waugh, who is currently a member of the MCC, had taken the lie detection test to break the http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Gareth-Berg-c1457 and contribute in rooting out corruption from cricket.
The former Australian captain publicised his idea just before the commencement of India-England Test series. He said, “Captains from each country should be promoted as ambassadors and role models who pledge to educate and protect other young players.''
Indian captain http://www.senore.com/Cricket/AJ-Strauss-c964 are highly reputed captains in the world of cricket and if they accept to take the lie detector test, it will give a huge kick-off to Waugh’s campaign.
Besides Waugh’s plans, FICA heavily criticised the idea and said that polygraphs are not completely authentic or foolproof. Secondly, the lie detection has no recognition in the court of law.
The CEO of FICA, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Timothy-Brian-Alexander-May-c93981 gave a statement, “It is FICA's strong position that the use of lie detectors as a means of determining the guilt or innocence of a player in matters relating to corruption on any practice for that matter is to be rejected outright.”
May further added that it is an inadequate testing technique which cannot be made a permanent part of the rules to determine corruption.
The CEO May said, "The players are not under suspicion for any corruption offence but now with the MCC publicly encouraging them to submit to one, if the player refuses, it looks like he is hiding something."
The Australian Cricket board appreciated Steve Waugh for his efforts to eliminate the evil of corruption from cricket but did not approve of the proposed suggestion as it is far from complete in their view.
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