So true Declan. Real change will require far more than a few administrative changes - it will require a deep overhaul and governmental and law enforcement agencies to align and coordinate an appropriate approach. The ceiling for this sport in Canada is outrageously high. I’d love to see it happen
The issue is not sport - this is organized crime. As I wrote in the piece, if there were virtually any other industry there would be no question that the police have to get involved… but because it is sport the mobsters get a free pass!
Never mind the board of Canada, the BCCI needs disbanding. I watched the exchange markets on a early IPL group match this year, 19th over came around and the team bowling had two of the best death bowlers in the world each with an over left. I watched as OVER 200.5 runs was backed with around £2 million. A no-name Indian bowler stepped up and bowled wide, wide, no ball, then in the slot (6), in the slot (6), wide. 3, 2, 4, dot. Talk about blatant.
So true Declan. Real change will require far more than a few administrative changes - it will require a deep overhaul and governmental and law enforcement agencies to align and coordinate an appropriate approach. The ceiling for this sport in Canada is outrageously high. I’d love to see it happen
The issue is not sport - this is organized crime. As I wrote in the piece, if there were virtually any other industry there would be no question that the police have to get involved… but because it is sport the mobsters get a free pass!
Never mind the board of Canada, the BCCI needs disbanding. I watched the exchange markets on a early IPL group match this year, 19th over came around and the team bowling had two of the best death bowlers in the world each with an over left. I watched as OVER 200.5 runs was backed with around £2 million. A no-name Indian bowler stepped up and bowled wide, wide, no ball, then in the slot (6), in the slot (6), wide. 3, 2, 4, dot. Talk about blatant.
Cricket is a walking-talking conflict of interest and corruption. I love the game but it has fallen very low!