ICC launches corruption probe

Responding to the latest round of sensational allegations against the integrity of the much-maligned sport, the ICC said it is investigating. Reuters file photo

A Test match between India and Sri Lanka last year might have been played on a pitch doctored at the behest of match-fixers, a sting operation has claimed, prompting the ICC to launch an investigation into the matter on Saturday.

The Al Jazeera television network claimed that well-known former Mumbai first-class cricketer Robin Morris, who is now allegedly a match-fixer, admitted to his involvement in bribing a groundsman to alter the pitch at Galle last year.

Responding to the latest round of sensational allegations against the integrity of the much-maligned sport, the ICC said it is investigating.

“We have already launched an investigation working with anti-corruption colleagues from member countries based on the limited information we have received,” Alex Marshall, ICC GM (Anti-Corruption Unit), said in a statement.

The match in question was the first Test between India and Sri Lanka at Galle, played from July 26 to 29

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