SLC offers full support to ICC's probe on pitch-fixing

Colombo, May 27 - In wake of allegations of pitch-fixing involving the curator of the Galle pitch, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) on Saturday said it will give its "fullest cooperation" to any investigation into match-fixing. An Al Jazeera documentary is

The men were reportedly discussing ways to prepare the pitch to ensure that the first Test at the Galle ground would not end in a draw and would yield a result in less than four days.

Commenting on the report, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said it is aware of the documentary and will also support the ICC.

"The ECB are aware of the planned Al Jazeera documentary, though not the full content. We endorse the ICC's position and fully support their work and investigations," the ECB said.

England are due to tour Sri Lanka in October and November for three Tests, five one-day internationals and a one-off Twenty20.

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IANS