Tim May suggests ICC’s anti-corruption unit to be more effective – Cricket News Update
The former Australian spinner and incumbent Chief Executive of Federation of International Cricketers Associations (FICA), http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Timothy-Brian-Alexander-May-c93981, has advised International Cricket Council’s (ICC) anti-corruption wing to become more effective and proactive to curb cricket
corruption, claiming that the world governing body faces huge challenges following the eruption of the Pakistani trio's is spot-fixing scandal.
May has also recommended the ICC and all its member boards to usher educational and training programs for cricketers in order to make them aware of all rules and regulations of the game. May is of the view that spot-fixing, match-fixing and other such type
of corrupt practices are still rife in cricket, and only one verdict is not sufficient to clean the mess.
Talking to the media today, May said, “There's concern that the practice of spot-fixing and other types of fixing still appear to be prevalent in our game, despite the millions spent by the http://www.senore.com/Cricket/ICC-World-Cup-2011-c100625 on education and the creation of the ICC's Anti-Corruption and
Security Unit.”
He further told, “We need to ensure that cricket's anti-corruption unit functions effectively and has access to the respective tools and information that can identify those who seek to harm our game.”
The ICC’s anti-corruption unit has been under fire since the Southwark Crown Court’s punishment ruling against http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Salman-Butt-c2418 as most of the cricket experts and former players are lampooning it for being passive so far.
In its November 2 decree, the jury, under the headship of Justice Cook, handed over different imprisonment terms to the three players and their agent, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Mazhar-c75448 Majeed. Butt, Asif and Amir have been jailed for 30, 12 and 6 months respectively for their involvement
in cheating and corruption.
Earlier, the ICC suspended them from on-field action for a period of at least 5 years.
May claims that sleaze cannot be slashed from cricket unless players and administrators are aware of the ifs and buts of the sport.
During his International career from 1987 to 1995, the offspinner grabbed 75 and 39 wickets respectively in 24 Test and 47 ODI matches. In his post-retirement life, he is working for the development of the game.
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