Praise for Aussies after Ashes betting allegations

CRICKET chiefs are confident the Ashes series has not been affected by corruption despite a serious betting allegation ahead of tomorrow’s crunch final Test.

The sport’s governing body, the International Cricket Council (ICC), has confirmed it has received a report from the Australia team making a claim of suspicious bookmaking activity during the current Ashes series.

Reports this week suggested an Australian player was approached by a man suspected to be linked to illegal bookmaking at the team’s hotel, following their defeat by England in the second Test at Lord’s last month.