Umpires Allegedly Involved in Match fixing in Ajman All Stars league Match
Published - 02 Feb 2018, 06:51 PM | Updated - 22 Aug 2024, 11:48 PM
In a match-fixing investigation over an Ajman All-Stars league match, the Umpires officiating in a suspected fixed match are believed to be involved in an alleged fix.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) fears the organizers of a private UAE Twenty20 league under investigation will attempt to corrupt Tests and One-Day Internationals in future as well.
The anti-corruption officials are deepening their probe into the Ajman All Stars T20 League after discovering evidence believed to be strong evidence of corruption.
The tournament was not sanctioned by the International Cricket Council or the UAE board and is considered minor but there are fears organisers will attempt to corrupt Tests and one-day internationals.
The event made headlines around the world this week when a video of weird dismissals went viral in a match between the Dubai Bulls and the Sharjah Warriors. The ICC’s anti-corruption unit has been handed team sheets from the matches. The ACU has interviewed numerous players, including two former Pakistan internationals. One, convicted spot fixer Salman Butt, while the other one is Mohammed Asif both of whom have been accused of match fixing before.
ICC’s general manager of anti-corruption Alex Marshall said,
“However after speaking to a number of those involved, we consider there to be strong evidence to indicate this was a corrupt event and damaging to the wider reputation of cricket and as such will continue the investigation. Our ongoing inquiries will now focus on identifying the organisers of the tournament to prevent similar incidents occurring elsewhere and to disrupt corrupt practices wherever we can.”
