England Test coach Brendon McCullum has not breached anti-corruption laws by being the model ambassador for a betting firm, the England and Wales Cricket Board has dominated.
The New Zealander has had a partnership with 22Bet and appeared in a collection of ads for the Cyprus-based bookmakers, together with encouraging individuals to guess on the Indian Premier League on his social media channels.
The ECB seemed into the matter and stated its anti-corruption code doesn’t forestall gamers or coaches from turning into model ambassadors for betting organisations.
“Discussions have been ongoing with Brendon over the last few days and the matter has been considered from an employer and regulator perspective,” the ECB stated. “We can confirm that no further action will be taken.”
The ECB’s anti-corruption code bans individuals from betting on video games and “directly or indirectly soliciting, inducing, enticing, persuading or encouraging any other party to enter into a bet in relation to the result, progress, conduct or any other aspect of any match or competition.”
McCullum has been England Test coach since May and has turned the workforce round.
England have gained 10 of their final 12 Tests below the New Zealander McCullum, having beforehand gained one in every of 17 Tests.
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
