The International Cricket Council claims to have put measures in place to prevent evidence given in match-fixing investigations being made public following criticism from the former New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum.
McCullum used his MCC Spirit of Cricket Lecture at Lord’s on Monday to chide the ICC for leaking a statement given against Chris Cairns to the media in 2014 ahead of the former all-rounder’s perjury trial in London last year, where he was found not guilty.
In a statement on Tuesday, the governing body responded: “The ICC commended Brendon McCullum two years ago – and continues to do so today – for his brave, courageous and principled stand against corruption in cricket.
“The ICC also understood and shared his dismay at the leak of his confidential statement, which prompted a thorough and detailed investigation by the ICC.
“While the probe proved that the origin of the leak was not from within the ICC, it failed to establish beyond doubt the actual source. Nevertheless, the ICC has already put strong measures in place to ensure this type of incident is never repeated.
“The ICC reconfirms that it is doing absolutely everything in its power to fight the threat of corruption in the sport and will continue to do so. It also reaffirms its commitment to gain and retain the complete trust of cricketers, and to work in close cooperation with all stakeholders in cricket.”
