ECB Statement on match-fixing and betting allegations
Mr Gerard Elias, QC, the Chairman of the England and Wales Cricket Board's Discipline Standing Committee today issued the following statement relating to allegations of betting and match-fixing
ECB Statement
27-Apr-2000
Mr Gerard Elias, QC, the Chairman of the England and Wales Cricket Board's
Discipline Standing Committee today issued the following statement relating to allegations of betting and match-fixing.
"Having been given information by Mr Chris Lewis at a meeting on April 18th,
2000, following an article under his name in a Sunday newspaper, I have
investigated the matter and met with police officers of New Scotland Yard. As a result, I conclude that there is no evidence whatsoever to justify the
bringing of disciplinary charges in relation to betting and/or match fixing
against any member of the England international squad, past or present.
All the information to which I have been privy is in the hands of the police
and I understand that their investigation continues into wider aspects of
allegations of match fixing, including the possible involvement of third
parties who may have attempted to 'recruit' players or officials in England
or elsewhere.
The Discipline Committee of the Board will remain vigilant to consider any
evidence which may become available at any time in the future in relation to
allegations of this nature, and the Board will continue to provide whatever
assistance it can to the Police and the ICC in its efforts to root out any
wrongdoer and eradicate the stain of corruption from the game of cricket."