Cricket is rife with corruption, and the administrators are still puzzled by the constant shenanigans by different factions. But a prospective contact from a former Kenyan international to a Ugandan player at the 2024 T20 World Cup was promptly handled.
According to multiple sources, the event occurred during the tournament’s group stage. A former player from Kenya tried calling a cricketer from Uganda from a different number.
In compliance with the anti-corruption unit of the International Criminal Court, the Ugandan player promptly reported the occurrence to ACU authorities present, resulting in a warning being issued to the associated nations over the game.
“That a member of the Ugandan national team was the target of this individual is not shocking. Compared to major teams, associate nations are easier targets for corruption; however, in this instance, the player who was contacted took the appropriate action by notifying the International Cricket Council as soon as possible, according to a reliable source cited by India Today.
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It is important to note that the International Criminal Court’s anti-corruption statute punishes and declares it an offence when a corrupt approach is not reported. The additional offences include using insider information improperly, placing bets on games, match-fixing, and refusing to assist with an inquiry.
It is common for smaller countries to approach players. Greater attention is paid to major tournaments like the T20 World Cup, and if the ICC ACU receives an approach, the correct procedures are followed and an inquiry is carried out,” an additional source stated.
The majority of international players are interestingly informed about potential threats on a regular basis and knowledgeable of the ICC’s anti-corruption policy. The International Criminal Court (ICC) has recently strengthened its governing body by amending its anti-corruption regulations to “thoroughly and proactively investigate incidents of corruption in the ongoing effort to protect the integrity of the game.”
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