BRIDGETOWN (Barbados): The specter of corruption in cricket continues to challenge the game's administrators, but possible links between a former Kenya international and a Ugandan player in the ongoing T20 World Cup were promptly investigated by ICC anti-corruption unit officials. Disposed.
It is learned that the incident took place during the league stage matches in Guyana, where a former Kenya fast bowler tried to contact a Ugandan team member multiple times from different numbers.
Following the ICC's strict anti-corruption protocols, the Ugandan player reported the matter to ACU officials on site.
The development prompted the authorities to raise a red flag against the former Kenyan player by informing all the associate teams.
“It is no surprise that this individual targeted a Ugandan national team player.Associate nations are easier targets for corruption than big teams, but in this case the player who was contacted took necessary action by informing the ICC. As soon as possible,” a source said.
Failure to report corrupt practices is a crime under the ICC Anti-Corruption Code. Other crimes include match-fixing, betting on sports, misuse of insider information and failing to cooperate with investigations.
Uganda ended their T20 World Cup campaign with a memorable win over Papua New Guinea and losses to Afghanistan, New Zealand and West Indies in Trinidad on Friday.Uganda, participating for the first time in the competition along with Canada and co-hosts USA, played three of its four league games in Guyana.
"Players are approached all the time, especially from smaller countries. In big events like the T20 World Cup, there is more scrutiny and if any approach is made to the ICC ACU, proper protocols are followed and proper investigation is done. She goes." Another source said.
From 1 June, the ICC changed its anti-corruption code to empower the governing body and its member boards to "proactively and thoroughly investigate incidents of corruption in an ongoing effort to protect the integrity of the game".
"The Anti-Corruption Code covers all cricket (whether international or domestic) played under the auspices of the ICC and its members and applies to all participants; players, coaches, trainers, managers, selectors, team owners or officials, Doctors, physiotherapists, match referees, pitch curators, player agents, umpires, as well as ICC and NCF officials.Participants are bound by the Code for 2 years after last participating in any form of official cricket.
A quote from the ICC Anti-Corruption Code states, "The maximum possible penalty for the most serious breaches of the Anti-Corruption Code is a lifetime ban from any participation in the game. In some countries, there is also the possibility of a criminal ban." For the participants.
All international players are regularly briefed on potential risk factors and are well aware of the anti-corruption code.
Corrupt approaches at major events are nothing new.At the 2011 ODI World Cup in India, Canada's then 20-year-old wicketkeeper Hamza Tariq was approached by alleged bookies. He duly informed the authorities about the matter.
It is learned that the incident took place during the league stage matches in Guyana, where a former Kenya fast bowler tried to contact a Ugandan team member multiple times from different numbers.
Following the ICC's strict anti-corruption protocols, the Ugandan player reported the matter to ACU officials on site.
The development prompted the authorities to raise a red flag against the former Kenyan player by informing all the associate teams.
“It is no surprise that this individual targeted a Ugandan national team player.Associate nations are easier targets for corruption than big teams, but in this case the player who was contacted took necessary action by informing the ICC. As soon as possible,” a source said.
Failure to report corrupt practices is a crime under the ICC Anti-Corruption Code. Other crimes include match-fixing, betting on sports, misuse of insider information and failing to cooperate with investigations.
Uganda ended their T20 World Cup campaign with a memorable win over Papua New Guinea and losses to Afghanistan, New Zealand and West Indies in Trinidad on Friday.Uganda, participating for the first time in the competition along with Canada and co-hosts USA, played three of its four league games in Guyana.
"Players are approached all the time, especially from smaller countries. In big events like the T20 World Cup, there is more scrutiny and if any approach is made to the ICC ACU, proper protocols are followed and proper investigation is done. She goes." Another source said.
From 1 June, the ICC changed its anti-corruption code to empower the governing body and its member boards to "proactively and thoroughly investigate incidents of corruption in an ongoing effort to protect the integrity of the game".
"The Anti-Corruption Code covers all cricket (whether international or domestic) played under the auspices of the ICC and its members and applies to all participants; players, coaches, trainers, managers, selectors, team owners or officials, Doctors, physiotherapists, match referees, pitch curators, player agents, umpires, as well as ICC and NCF officials.Participants are bound by the Code for 2 years after last participating in any form of official cricket.
A quote from the ICC Anti-Corruption Code states, "The maximum possible penalty for the most serious breaches of the Anti-Corruption Code is a lifetime ban from any participation in the game. In some countries, there is also the possibility of a criminal ban." For the participants.
All international players are regularly briefed on potential risk factors and are well aware of the anti-corruption code.
Corrupt approaches at major events are nothing new.At the 2011 ODI World Cup in India, Canada's then 20-year-old wicketkeeper Hamza Tariq was approached by alleged bookies. He duly informed the authorities about the matter.
