The documentary release by Al Jazeera has once again brought spot-fixing into the spotlight. The documentary had the names of two Australian cricketers whose names were muted. However, Adam Gilchrist refuses to believe the allegations made by the Al Jazeera TV channel. The Aussie legend went on to say if they are certain, the channel should name the cricketers involved.
“Nobody, no nation, no team is immune to [spot-fixing] and there's every chance it's still going on around the cricketing world," the former wicketkeeper-batsman said on Back Page Live on Tuesday night. So Australia, or England, or whoever they're accusing - there's a chance it could be going on, but if you're that certain, then name them," he said while speaking to Back Page Live on Tuesday night.
"I refuse to believe - and I'd be disappointed if I was proved otherwise - but England and Australian cricketers are getting paid so much. Unless these bookies have got a hook in these guys and they've got something over them from some other part in their life that they don't want exposed, I can't imagine why they would want to go and do it," said the Australian wicket-keeper.
As per the report in Al Jazeera, it was said that the three matches were fixed. However, CAB has asked for more evidence. "Although not having been provided an opportunity to view the documentary or any raw footage, our long-standing position on these matters is that credible claims will be treated very seriously and fully investigated," cricket.com.au quoted James Sutherland as saying.
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