No evidence of corruption in 3rd Ashes Test: ICC

Dubai
The International Cricket Council (ICC) today said there was no evidence of corruption during the third Ashes Test last December, contradicting claims made by a British tabloid following a sting operation. The Sun had reported that underground bookmakers from India had offered to sell undercover reporters from the newspaper information about spot-fixing in the Test between Australia and England, which was played in Perth from December 14-18. “I am satisfied that there is no evidence to suggest any match has been corrupted by the individuals in the investigation,” ICC General Manager, Anti-Corruption, Alex Marshall said.   

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