ICC promises 'prompt, decisive action' against guilty players

Dunya News

The International Cricket Council on Monday promised that prompt and decisive action will be taken against Pakistani players if they are found guilty of 'spot-fixing' in the fourth Test against England here. ICC chief executive Haroon Lorgat said in a statement said integrity of the game is of paramount importance. Prompt and decisive action will be taken against those who seek to harm it.Make no mistake - once the process is complete, if any players are found to be guilty, the ICC will ensure that the appropriate punishment is handed out. We will not tolerate corruption in this great game. ICC, ECB and PCB are committed to a zero-tolerance approach to corruption in cricket, he said in the statement. It is pertinent to mention here that ICC has not yet suspended any of Pakistani players after the scandal broke out yesterday but made it clear that the world body will not be lenient on any cricketer found guilty.