ICC’s “entrapment” plans come under fire 22/10/2010 |
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Plans to introduce undercover agents posing as bookmakers to catch corrupt cricketers have been described as “unlawful” by players’ associations.
Haroon Lorgat, the chief executive of the International Cricket Council (ICC), has announced that the governing body is considering using covert means to see how players respond to approaches.
The ICC is currently reviewing its anti-corruption procedures in the wake of the spot-fixing scandal during Pakistan’s tour to England.
The use of undercover agents is one idea which will be discussed at the ICC’s next board meeting as it considers how to increase its policing of the game.
“Perhaps one way of ensuring vigilance is approaching a player and seeing if it is reported, because it is an offence not to report any approach,” Lorgat said.
But the idea has been criticised by players’ unions in Australia and South Africa, while the Professional Cricketers’ Association (PCA) in England cast doubt on the plan’s viability.
Angus Porter, chief executive of the PCA, said: “I suspect it’s a case of the ICC throwing out an idea which was intended to demonstrate they’re considering everything, rather than a fully thought-through proposal. It’s hard to see it being a serious runner.”
Paul Marsh, chief executive of the Australian Cricketers’ Association, added: “We all share the common goal of keeping corruption out of the game. However, in saying this we’re not convinced at this stage that a plan to effectively entrap players is either reasonable or lawful.”
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