ICC praises PCB measures 09/11/2010 |
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The International Cricket Council (ICC) says it is impressed by the moves being made by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to tackle corruption in the game.
The PCB has been working on an anti-corruption code, a plan to regulate agents of its players and an improved education programme.
"We are indeed impressed by the progress reported," said ICC chief executive Haroon Lorgat.
"The PCB has clearly recognised that it is imperative to protect the integrity of cricket.
"Their willingness to play such an active role on the integrity issue is vital to the future of international cricket. They have shown a clear determination to tackle their challenges.
"The ICC task team is mindful of those challenges and is committed to supporting the PCB."
The PCB's measures come in light of spot-fixing allegations made against three Pakistan cricketers – Salman Butt, Mohammad Amir and Mohammad Asif – during the summer tour of England.
"The PCB chairman and his team must be congratulated for the speed with which they have adopted the recommendations of the ICC board," added Pakistan task team chairman Giles Clarke.
"Everyone is encouraged by the statements and actions of the PCB and we must hope that they continue."
PCB chairman Ijaz Butt continued: "The PCB is determined to implement the recommendations provided by the ICC. We at the PCB, like the ICC, are committed to a zero-tolerance approach to any form of corruption."
However, Pakistan cricket has been caught up in new corruption allegations this week after wicketkeeper Zulqarnain Haider fled the team hotel in Dubai on Monday (November 8) and travelled to London after reportedly receiving death threats for refusing to fix two games.
On Tuesday (November 9), he retired from international cricket at the age of just 24 and said: "It is best to retire since my family and I are constantly getting threats."
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