Stung by Brendon McCullum’s scathing criticism of its “casual” handling of match-fixing evidence against Chris Cairns, the ICC on Tuesday said it was trying to regain the trust of cricketers by contin
Stung by Brendon McCullum’s scathing criticism of its “casual” handling of match-fixing evidence against Chris Cairns, the ICC on Tuesday said it was 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 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 on Tuesday said it could never figure out the exact source of the leak, which according to McCullum, shook his faith in the body.
The ICC 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 said.
“While the probe proved that the origin of the leak was not from within the ICC, it failed to establish beyond doubt the actual source,” he added.
