Former England captain Michael Atherton is “highly sceptical” of claims made in a television programme that players for England and Australia may have been involved in ‘spot-fixing’ activities during test matches in South Asia. Match-fixing has become a major concern for the sport in recent years and the International Cricket Council (ICC) has launched an investigation. But highly paid international players in very visible, high-profile matches? “The players are paid too well (especially those from India, England and Australia). “Together with the ICC, we are aware of the investigation by Al Jazeera into alleged corruption in cricket,” Cricket Australia CEO James Sutherland said in a statement.

Source: Hindustan Times May 28, 2018 12:22 UTC