ICC tackles racism in fresh code of conduct

Dubai: The ICC on Thursday introduced anti-racism and anti-corruption codes in its revised code of conduct to maintain and promote “fair play and multiculturalism.” The new codes were put in place after a “comprehensive consultation and review process with all stakeholders,” the ICC said in a statement. Racism in cricket had become a burning issue during India’s tour of Australia last year when Harbhajan Singh and Andrew Symonds were embroiled in an ugly showdown. The ICC said the stand-alone code has been put in place to prevent any racial spats arising out of language or cultural differences.

Rudd salutes Sachin

New Delhi: Visiting Australia Prime Minister Kevin Rudd on Thursday doffed his hat at Sachin Tendulkar, saluting the Indian batting great for becoming the first cricketer to score 17,000 runs in one-day cricket. “I congratulate Sachin Tendulkar on achieving the outstanding milestone of 17,000 ODI runs,” Rudd said here.

MCA to refund money

Mumbai: The Mumbai Cricket Association will refund the ticket money paid by the spectators to watch the seventh and final ODI between India and Australia which was washed out without a bowl being bowled on Wednesday “We have decided to refund the ticket money. The modalities will be decided tomorrow by the MCA managing committee,” said MCA vice-president Dilip Vengsarkar.

India to play in Bangladesh

Dhaka: India will play in a tri-nation tournament and a two-test series against Bangladesh in January, the Bangladesh Cricket Board said on Thursday. Sri Lanka are the other team in the tri-nation tournament, which will begin on January 4. The two tests against Bangladesh will be held in Chittagong and Dhaka from January 17-21 and January 24-28, respectively.

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