Lie detector tests proposed to combat cricket corruption

The MCC World Cricket Committee has recommended that the laws of the game be amended – including the possible use of lie detector tests – in a bid to rid the sport of corruption.

The legalising and regulating of betting markets in India and the inclusion of anti-corruption clauses in playing contracts were among the other ideas thrown up by the MCC’s working party, including former players Steve Waugh, Courtney Walsh, Keith Bradshaw and Barry Richards,

An MCC statement issued today at the conclusion of their two-day meeting in Perth read: “A wide range of proposals was discussed at the meeting including: the legalising and regulating of betting markets in India as proposed by the Delhi Court; the length of bans; non-selection of tainted players; the possible use of lie detector tests; the provision of integrity officers; and the inclusion of anti-corruption clauses in all professional playing contracts in all countries.”

The MCC Laws sub-committee will be asked to consider this recommendation at their next meeting in February.