Four international captains approached Anti-corruption Unit, reveals ICC
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has revealed that four international captains reported approaches to the governing body's Anti-Corruption Unit between June 1, 2017 and May 31, 2018. The ICC also revealed that there were five disruptions and 13 investigations are still ongoing.
The ICC, in its annual report, mentioned that it conducted 18 investigations between June 2017 and May 2018, 17 of which were launched after the arrival of ACU General Manager Alex Marshall on September 1 last year. Out of 18 investigations, five have been concluded while charges were brought in four cases, claimed the governing body. ICC was pleased by the increased number of players coming forward to report suspicious activities and revealed that four captains approached the unit during 2017-18.
"There has been a pleasing increase in the number of players having the confidence to approach the ACU with reports of suspicious activity. Four international captains reported approaches during 2017-18 and every avenue was explored," said the ICC in the report as quoted by TOI.
"There were five disruptions -- where individuals who are not directly involved in cricket have their corrupt activities disrupted -- and 13 investigations remained ongoing as at May 31, 2018. Two of the investigations were media stings, one investigation exonerated a groundsman and several players whilst the other is ongoing."
However, with the mushrooming T20 leagues around the world, ICC conceded that the challenge to root out corruption from the game has become bigger than ever and cited the example of Ajman All Stars event of Dubai, to paint the picture of ongoing corruption.
"These leagues range from well managed - in anti-corruption terms - global events through to those
The ICC said that over the course of 2017-18, a total of 1468 players, support staff, and match officials have been educated at 12 international events.