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This is an archive article published on December 14, 2000

Match-fixing investigations a marathon

NEW DELHI, DECEMBER 13: While complementing the Central Bureau of Investigation for “their splendid investigative work,...

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NEW DELHI, DECEMBER 13: While complementing the Central Bureau of Investigation for “their splendid investigative work,â€, the International Cricket Council’s Anti-Corruption Chief Sir Paul Condon promised to further probe the role of foreign players named as suspects in match-fixing.

Sir Condon, who was in Delhi and met the Union Sports Minister Uma Bharti on Wednesday, said, “We will take foward the investigations from here and ensure co-ordinated efforts to remove the menace of betting and match-fixingin cricket.â€

“After we have enough evidence against the (foreign) players, ICC would see to it that CBI’s efforts are not wasted,†he added.

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Condon who met the officials of the Indian board, CBI, Delhi Police and the Indian Government described the visit as “satisfactoryâ€.

Asked when would ICC come out with some results in the scandal, Sir Condon said, “This is not a quick sprint but a marathon.â€

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