NEW DELHI, June 7:
Stung by Brendon McCu-llum’s scathing criticism of its “casual” handling of match-fixing evidence against Chris Cairns, the ICC today said it is trying to regain the trust of cricketers by continued review of its anti-corruption activities.
Former New Zealand captain McCullum, during his ‘MCC Spirit of Cricket’ lecture yesterday in London, lashed out at the ICC for the manner in which the game’s governing body handled issues of corruption.
His particular reference was to the case against his compatriot Cairns, in which McCullum gave evidence, which was leaked to a British tabloid during the course of the trial.
The ICC today said it could never figure out the exact source of the leak, which according to McCullum, shook his faith in the body.
Cairns was cleared of any involvement in match-fixing at the end of a nine-week trial in November last year.
The ICC, reacting to McCullum’s outburst, said it respects the former New Zealand captain’s contribution in the fight against corruption.
“The ICC commended Brendon McCullum two years ago – and continues to do so today – for his brave, courageous and principled stand against corruption in cricket. The ICC also understood and shared his dismay at the leak of his confidential statement, which prompted a thorough and detailed investigation by the ICC,” an ICC spokesperson. (PTI)
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