ICC wants probe against Samuels

The report, which was tabled in the ICC Board meeting here, alleged that Samuels breached the code of conduct pertaining to 8220;receiving any money, benefit or other reward whether financial or otherwise which could bring him or the game of cricket into disrepute; and/or has engaged in any conduct which, in the opinion of the ICC Executive Board8230; is prejudicial to the interests of the game of cricket.8221;

8220;The Board considered the report and the recommendation of Mr Beloff and has instructed the WICB to carry out an investigation into the matter, and then to report to an Official Enquiry,8221; ICC said in a release. 8220;Such a report is to be compiled in a timely manner and to be submitted no later than the 31 January 2008,8221; it said.

The Official Enquiry to receive the WICB report will comprise the chairman of the Code of Conduct Commission and two Code of Conduct Commission members not connected with the WICB.

8220;The Official Enquiry will then review the findings of the WICB investigation and make recommendations to the Executive Board,8221; the report said.