ICC now set to probe fresh fixing claims

London: The International Cricket Council is all set to launch an inquiry into a report in the `Sunday Times`, which claimed that the Indian bookmakers are fixing the results of England county games and international fixtures. The newspaper`s investigation has suggested that the bookmakers offer thousands of pounds to the players. About 44,000 pounds to […]

London: The International Cricket Council is all set to launch an inquiry into a report in the `Sunday Times`, which claimed that the Indian bookmakers are fixing the results of England county games and international fixtures.

The newspaper`s investigation has suggested that the bookmakers offer thousands of pounds to the players. About 44,000 pounds to batsmen for slow scoring, 50,000 pounds for bowlers who concede runs and 750,000 pounds for a player or official who can guarantee a match outcome.