Lou Vincent

Lou Vincent was banned for life by the ECB within hours of confessing his involvement in match-fixing and offering his "deepest apologies" for shaming the game.

Cricketers are often under immense pressure during matches, especially when playing in a prestigious tournament such as the World Cup.

Ex-New Zealand batsman Lou Vincent said he was grateful to have his life ban for match-fixing relaxed by England's cricket board (ECB) on Friday, which will allow him to be involved in domestic cricket.

Lou Vincent revealed that he was caught in a "tangled web" of match-fixing as he came under the power of an "international star" to whom he could not say no.

Federation of International Cricketers Associations chief said it is important to have an independent integrity unit in place to oversee cricket.

The anti-corruption unit of ICC has reportedly identified a number of cricketers around the world suspected of match-fixing following evidence given by Lou Vincent.

Former New Zealand cricketer Lou Vincent opened up about his struggles with depression and his involvement in match-fixing during his time in the now-defunct Indian Cricket League. Feeling vulnerable and seeking belonging, he joined a fixing gang, finding a temporary sense of community. Vincent received lifetime bans, later modified, and now participates in anti-corruption programmes.

Those who don't sympathize with Chris Cairns might say he has redefined the term 'cricket tragic'.

The IPL has probably become immune to the infamy of fixing, for the league has had to deal with a major scandal almost every year since its inception.

New Zealand Cricket was on Thursday rocked by allegations of match-fixing with media reports claiming that three cricketers, including former all-rounder Chris Cairns, are being investigated by the ICC for their role in fixing.

Thousands of miles away from home 2 New Zealanders will be trying to outwit each other as Chandigarh Lions take on Mumbai Champs in their 1st match of the ICL 20s Indian Championship on Monday.

NEW DELHI: After being hammered for 247 runs with only the wicket of Lou Vincent in the kitty, Rahul Dravid's options for the second day are three-fold.

Chris Cairns said his "heart sank" when he heard he had been linked to the ICC's match-fixing investigation into three former Kiwi international players.

The ICC's anti-corruption unit has been camping in New Zealand for a while now but it is learnt that players other than the Kiwis may also be under the scanner.

The ICL World booked their place in the final of the Indian Cricket League's World Series Twenty20 competition by beating ICL Pakistanis by six wickets.

Former New Zealand all-round Chris Cairns is off life support and is recovering following a heart surgery, his lawyer said on Friday. Cairns had suffered a major medical emergency - an aortic dissection - earlier this month and was put on life support.

Tainted New Zealand cricketer Lou Vincent, on Monday, told a London courtroom that former India and Punjab cricketer Dinesh Mongia was one of the key members of a "Gang of four" that fixed matches during the now defunct Indian Cricket League (ICL).

Statistical highlights on day two of the second Test between India and New Zealand at Eden Gardens on Saturday.

New Zealand cricket has been on a roller-coaster ride for a few years now, and Kane Williamson has been at the centre of it all.

Former New Zealand all-rounder Chris Cairns has suffered paralysis in his legs after after the stroke in his spine during a life-saving heart surgery in Australia, according to reports. The 51-year-old has returned to Australian capital Canberra where he lives, but remains in a serious condition after suffering complications following major heart surgery in Sydney.