England Vs Pakistan : ICC bars Pakistan players from wearing smartwatches to avoid match fixing
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has cautioned players to quit wearing smart watches amid play to stay away from any claims of match-fixing, cricket's governing body said on Friday.
Atleast couple of Pakistan players were seen wearing the smart watches during the opening day of their first test against England at Lord’s on Thursday and were cautioned by an ICC anti-corruption officer.
The ICC has confirmed that smart watches are not allowed on the field of play or areas designated as the Player and Match Officials Area (PMOA).https://t.co/MAv4mRNAqv pic.twitter.com/tYgDi1LJwn
— ICC (@ICC) May 25, 2018
"Communications devices are prohibited within the player and match official’s area. No player is allowed to be in possession of or use a communications device which is connected to the internet whilst there," the ICC cited.
Pakistan rap-up the first day in a strong position with the score of 50/1 at stumps, trailing England by 134 runs with 9 wickets still in hand.
“Smartwatches in any way connected to a phone or Wi-Fi or in any way capable of receiving communications are not allowed and as such we will be reminding players that such devices must be surrendered along with their mobile devices on arrival at the ground on match days.”
“I didn’t know who was wearing them but yes, the ICC anti-corruption officer came to speak to us and they told us this is not allowed”- Hasan Ali, Pakistan Bowler after Pakistan dominated play, bowling England out for 184 before reaching 50 for one at the close.
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First published: 25 May 2018, 18:26 IST