Proof of corruption in UAE T20, says ICC
DUBAI: THE TOURNAMENT IN DUBAI HAS COME UNDER THE SCANNER FOR THE BIZARRE DISMISSALS IN ONE OF ITS MATCHES.
The ICC today confirmed that there is “strong evidence” to indicate that the Ajman All Stars tournament is a “corrupt event” but at the same time clarified that the parent body cannot take action as it is not under their sanctioning purview.
The tournament being held in Dubai has come under the scanner for the bizarre way of dismissals during one of its matches, leading ICC to conduct investigations against it.
ICC’s GM (Anti-Corruption Unit) Alex Marshall on his part stated: “The event was not approved or in any way sanctioned by the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) and therefore neither the ECB nor the ICC has authority to take action under cricket’s anti-corruption rules against anybody who may have engaged in any corrupt practice.
“However, after speaking to a number of those involved we consider there to be strong evidence to indicate this was a corrupt event and damaging to the wider reputation of cricket and as such will continue the investigation,” he added. Marshall said ICC is trying to track down the organisers of the tournament.
“Our ongoing enquiries will now focus on identifying the organisers of the tournament to prevent similar incidents occurring elsewhere and to disrupt corrupt practices wherever we can,” he said. Australia Young Cricketers v India Young Cricketers at Berri February 29, 1988
It turned out to be a one-sided affair with Australia sealing a seven-wicket win. Asked to bat, India were 132 all out with Nayan Mongia scoring 46. Brian McFadyen was the pick of the bowlers, finishing with 4/20. Stuart Law’s unbeaten 72 guided Australia home with 64 balls to spare. The Geoff Parker-led side went on to win the inaugural edition of the event. Super League d’Oliveira Pool, January 20, 1998
Another easy ride for Australia. It wasn’t a one-man show this time but a team effort kept Amit Pagnis’ side to 174 despite Mohammad Kaif’s fighting 60. James Hopes, who took two wickets, scored a fifty to help his side win with more than 20 overs to spare. It seemed Australia were following the lead of their senior team, thumping any opposition that came
in their way.
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It was India’s turn to return the favour as opener Ravneet Ricky’s 108 guided India to a 170-run win. His 108 included 12 boundaries. Though Yuvraj Singh grabbed some of the limelight with a blistering half-century, it was Ricky who gave India the platform to go for a win. In reply to India’s 284/6, Australia managed 114. Kaif’s team went on to beat Sri Lanka in the final to win its maiden title.
Group match, Mount Maunganui, January 14, 2018
In an authoritative show, India crushed Australia by 100 runs with bowlers complementing a splendid batting performance. Captain Prithvi Shaw led with a 94-run knock and shared a 180-run stand with fellow opener Manjot Kalra (86) to poat 328/7. Kamlesh Nagrakoti (3/29) and Shivam Mavi (3/45) then shared six wickets to bowl Australia out for 228 in 42.5 overs.