IPL may enourage fixing, says May

The Indian Premier League could encourage match-fixing if the cash-rich Twenty20 tournament is not brought under the purview of the ICC’s Anti-Corruption Unit, according to Tim May, who heads the union of international players, reports PTI from Hobart.

Even though IPL has been approved by the ICC, the ACU officers might not necessarily be present at the cash-rich Twenty20 tournament which is a domestic tournament.

Symonds will be a big asset: Laxman

Stylish batsman VVS Laxman, the captain of the Hyderabad team in the IPL, said the presence of Australian all-rounder Andrew Symonds in the side was a “big asset” because of his match-winning abilities, reports PTI from Hyderabad.

“He is a match-winner for us and if he does well for the team, the crowd will love him,” Laxman said.