ECB Statement - Al Jazeera Documentary

In response to the Al Jazeera broadcast, “Cricket’s Match Fixers”, Tom Harrison, Chief Executive Officer of the ECB, said:

“There is nothing we have seen that would make us doubt any of our players in any way whatsoever.

“The limited information we have been given has been discussed with all the England players.

“They emphatically deny the allegations, have stated categorically that the claims are false and they have our full support.

Tom Harrison continued:

“Neither ECB nor the ICC is aware of any credible evidence connecting any England players to any form of corruption.

“ECB had been aware of the planned Al Jazeera documentary for some time but have not been given the full content.

“There have been repeated requests for any evidence and unedited materials to be shared with the ICC so they can fully investigate.

“We, like other member Boards, are disappointed that Al Jazeera have not been more cooperative and responsible when making such serious allegations.

“ECB has a regular dialogue with the ICC and its anti-corruption unit, fully supports its work and will continue to cooperate with their review.”

“Anyone with any information is always encouraged to contact the ICC Anti-Corruption Unit at contactacu@icc-cricket.com or ECB integrity team at anti-corruption@ecb.co.uk.”