International Cricket Council (ICC) has banned Heath Streak, the former cricket captain of Zimbabwe, for 8 years following a betting scandal.
The ICC handed down the ban to the player from all cricket following a 15-month investigation which reflected corruption offences and information leak.
It was stated by the ICC that Streak had been leaking information during his time as a coach for Zimbabwe and in Twenty20 leagues across Asia.
As per Gambling Insider, Alex Marshall, ICC’s general manager of the Integrity Unit, said: “The offences did not affect the outcomes of any relevant matches and Mr Streak has agreed to assist the ICC anti-corruption education programme, for which we are grateful.
“He has also expressed his remorse and contrition, and entered this agreed sanction decision to avoid the need for a full disciplinary process. The sanction reflects this cooperation.”