Bayliss hits out at fixing claims

AFP, LONDON: England coach Trevor Bayliss has described allegations his side fixed aspects of a Test against India at Chennai in 2016 as “outrageous”.

After England's nine-wicket defeat by Pakistan in the first Test at Lord's on Sunday, Bayliss was asked to comment on the allegations made in a programme about spot-fixing broadcast by the Al Jazeera television channel.

“Outrageous,” Bayliss told Sky Sports. “I knew a documentary was going to be coming out. I wouldn't have a clue what's in it yet, or seen it.

“But, having been there (at the Chennai Test), outrageous is all I can say,” the Australian added.

England lost that Test in Chennai by an innings and 75 runs.

Bayliss's words were endorsed by England and Wales Cricket Board chief executive Tom Harrison, who said neither his organisation nor the International Cricket Council had “any credible evidence” of corruption involving England players.

“There is nothing we have seen that would make us doubt any of our players in any way whatsoever,” Harrison said in a board statement issued Sunday.

“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.”

 

Bayliss hits out at fixing claims

AFP, LONDON: England coach Trevor Bayliss has described allegations his side fixed aspects of a Test against India at Chennai in 2016 as outrageous. After Englands nine-wicket defeat by Pakistan in the first Test at Lords on Sunday, Bayliss was asked to comment on the allegations made in a programme about spot-fixing broadcast by the Al Jazeera television channel. Outrageous, Bayliss told Sky Sports. I knew a documentary was going to be coming out. I wouldnt have a clue whats in it yet, or seen it. But, having been there (at the Chennai Test), outrageous is all I can say, the Australian added. England lost that Test in Chennai by an innings and 75 runs. Baylisss words were endorsed by England and Wales Cricket Board chief executive Tom Harrison, who said neither his organisation nor the International Cricket Council had any credible evidence of corruption involving England players. There is nothing we have seen that would make us doubt any of our players in any way whatsoever, Harrison said in a board statement issued Sunday. 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.