Former Zimbabwe captain and the former bowling coach of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) Heath Streak has been handed eight years ban after he was being charged with five breaches by the ICC’s anti-corruption code recently. As per the report in ESPNCricinfo, he was under an investigation, for a few games through 2017 and 2018. The matches are also included some international matches, as well as some games of IPL, BPL. Afghanistan Premier League as well.
The report further stated that Heath Streak was approached by a corruptor to people within teams as well. Earlier, he had coached Gujarat Lions in 2017 and then he was the bowling coach of Kolkata Knight Riders in 2018 too. However, he chose to admit all the charges and agreed to the sanction of an Anti-Corruption Tribunal hearing as well under the provisions of the Code. Moreover, Heath Streak can resume his work in the sport on 28 March 2029 as well.
Alex Marshall, ICC General Manager – Integrity Unit, said: “Heath Streak is an experienced former international cricketer and national team coach, who had participated in numerous anti-corruption education sessions and was fully aware of his responsibilities under the Code.”
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“As a former captain and coach, he held a position of trust and owed a duty to uphold the integrity of the game. He breached the Code on several occasions, including facilitating the approach of four other players. At times, he also sought to obstruct and delay our investigation. 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,” it further stated.
Currently, his previous team KKR is busy playing in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) where they have started with a win over SunRisers Hyderabad but lost the second game to Mumbai Indians by 10 runs as well.
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Now that ICC has confirmed Streak’s wrongdoings during his stint as KKR coach in the IPL 2018 BCCI will now be taking a final call on eth franchise. The BCCI, however, is unlikely to punish KKR for Streak’s transgression. CSK and RR had been banned from the tournament for a couple of years (2016,2017) for the alleged betting activities of their key officials, Gurunath Meiyappan and Raj Kundra respectively, during the 2013 season.
