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ICC investigates attempt to fix Windies - Zimbabwe

By Andrew Karim··1 min read
ICC investigates attempt to fix Windies - Zimbabwe
Key Points(5)
  • Cricket's world governing body, the ICC, is investigating an illegal approach made to <a href="http://www.zimcricket.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Zimbabwe </a>captain Graeme Cremer to fix a segment of the recent two-Test series against West Indies.
  • <strong>Former Zimbabwe Cricket Board member</strong> Media reports Wednesday said that Cremer had rejected the approach, allegedly from a former Zimbabwe Cricket Board member prior to the first Test on October 21, and reported the incident to head coach Heath Streak.
  • The matter was referred to Zimbabwe Cricket and then to the ICC who has since confirmed that it's Anti-Corruption Unit was investigating.
  • <strong>Confirmation from ICC</strong> “The ICC can confirm that there is an ACU ongoing investigation in Zimbabwe and because there is an ongoing investigation, I cannot share any further details,” an ICC spokesperson said was quoted as saying.
  • The Test, played at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo, saw West Indies win by an innings and 17 runs inside four days.

Cricket's world governing body, the ICC, is investigating an illegal approach made to Zimbabwe captain Graeme Cremer to fix a segment of the recent two-Test series against West Indies.

Former Zimbabwe Cricket Board member

Media reports Wednesday said that Cremer had rejected the approach, allegedly from a former Zimbabwe Cricket Board member prior to the first Test on October 21, and reported the incident to head coach Heath Streak.

The matter was referred to Zimbabwe Cricket and then to the ICC who has since confirmed that it's Anti-Corruption Unit was investigating.

Confirmation from ICC

“The ICC can confirm that there is an ACU ongoing investigation in Zimbabwe and because there is an ongoing investigation, I cannot share any further details,” an ICC spokesperson said was quoted as saying.

The Test, played at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo, saw West Indies win by an innings and 17 runs inside four days.

Zimbabwe, however, hung on for a draw in the second Test at the same venue, leaving the Caribbean side with a 1-0 series win.

For more on cricket in Zimbabwe, visit the link: Windies denied whitewash against Zimbabwe

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