Sri Lanka, Kenya furious over fixing suspicions

Sri Lanka's team management has reacted furiously to match fixing suspicions following their shock defeat to Kenya.

A news wire report had earlier claimed the sport's Ant-Corruption Unit (ACU) was scrutinising the game closely.

The report said that a special request had been made for a videotape, although the ICC later said this was simply normal procedure.

"It's an insult to this side," said Sri Lankan manager Ajit Jayasekera.

"The reason we lost was because we batted badly. It was a gettable total, and the batting let the side down.

"We vehemently deny this allegation. Just because we lost the match to a team like Kenya it is disgusting to be accused of match fixing. I am very annoyed."

Kenya Cricket Association chairman Jimmy Rayani was also disappointed by the allegations.

"What is the point of having a World Cup if everybody knows the results of all the games?" he said.

"Don't insult us every time we beat a big team."

An ICC spokesman confirmed on Wednesday that the ACU had spoken to team representatives and reassure them that normal procedures were being followed.