ICC ASCU praises PCB for 'fight against corruption' measures

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has given a thumbs-up to Pakistan's fight against corruption in the game, according to a news report. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) had launched an education programme, with Wasim Bari at its helm, after being forced to do so by the ICC in the aftermath of the spot-fixing scandal that broke out in England last year. The former wicket-keeper was handed the task to educate local players and create awareness among them to fight corruption in the sport. According to officials close to the ICC's Anti Corruption and Security Unit (ASCU), the PCB was praised for its efforts in the meeting held in Dubai last week, The Express Tribune reports. "The ASCU is satisfied by measures taken by the PCB," the paper quoted an official, as saying. "However, it wants continued efforts against the menace and no complacency," the official added. Meanwhile, the ICC, while refusing to share details, praised the PCB for its efforts. "We do not comment on ASCU matters but the ICC did discuss domestic anti-corruption codes," ICC's Head of Media and Communications Colin Gibson was quoted as saying. "The ICC and members are well aware of the need to enhance educational and preventative measures in this crucial area. The PCB were one of the first to embrace the ICC insistence on a domestic anti corruption code and have duly earned praised," he added. Meanwhile, Bari said that the situation was improving but felt it was a continuous fight against corruption. "Our domestic players are better educated now. But the efforts will continue as the menace will continue to disturb our players," he said.