The Indian TV programme broadcast in October alleged that six umpires were willing to give decisions favouring players for money in Twenty20 warm-up games ahead of the 2012 World Twenty20 tournament in Sri Lanka.Cricket's governing body, the International Cricket Council, who began an investigation when the allegations first emerged, issued a statement from chief executive David Richardson after Shah's verdict was announced.Shah, who has also officiated in three Twenty20 internationals, was the only umpire shown in the sting operation to have met the undercover reporters in person; the others operated through internet-based video chats.This decision also reiterates cricket's zero-tolerance approach towards corruption and should serve as a reminder to all stakeholders - be they umpires, players, curators or administrators - of the risks and challenges the sport faces.They (BCB) can't take the decision on the basis of just video footage," he insisted.The ICC takes no pleasure from the fact that an umpire has been found to have acted inappropriately and sanctioned accordingly, Richardson said. While the Pakistan Cricket Board and the BCB formed inquiry committees, Sri Lanka Cricket, the home nation of three of the accused officials, have yet to start investigating the matter.
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