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Cricket Australia unaware of any 'credible evidence' amid corruption allegations

Cricket Australia is aware of the investigation by Al Jazeera into alleged corruption in cricket.

Cricket Australia (CA) says it is not aware of any "credible evidence linking Australian players to corruption in the game" regarding the broadcast of a documentary investigating spot fixing allegations.

The Al Jazeera documentary which has been broadcast includes unconfirmed allegations from a match fixer, implicating two Australian players in spot fixing.

CA chief executive James Sutherland said his organisation would investigate credible allegations if they came to hand.

"Together with the ICC, we are aware of the investigation by Al Jazeera into alleged corruption in cricket," he said in a statement following the broadcast of the documentary.

"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 Australia will continue to fully co-operate with the ICC Anti-Corruption Unit in its review of the matter.

"Neither the ICC or Cricket Australia is aware of any credible evidence linking Australian players to corruption in the game."

Sutherland said CA and the ICC both adopted a "zero-tolerance approach against anyone trying to compromise the integrity of the game".

"We urge Al Jazeera to provide all un-edited materials and any other evidence to the ICC investigation team, so, if appropriate, a full and thorough investigation can be conducted," he said.

"Australian cricket is proactive with its sports integrity management and Cricket Australia has an Integrity Unit to oversee and maintain all domestic cricket in Australia, including BBL and WBBL matches.

"In addition to this, prior to the start of each Australian season, all professional cricketers are required to participate in anti-corruption education sessions before being eligible to compete in CA's domestic competitions."

Pitch-doctoring claims

The documentary also captures a groundskeeper at a Sri Lankan venue boasting that staff doctored the pitch in two Test matches.

The groundskeeper is shown on the Al Jazeera program saying staff had prepared the wicket poorly without a roller for one Test match.

Journalist David Harrison is filmed meeting with two alleged fixers and former professional players, who say they have complete faith in the groundskeeper.

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