Match-fixing whistleblower Petersen suspended by Cricket SA
The self-described whistleblower in South African cricket’s match-fixing saga‚ Alviro Petersen‚ has been charged with corruption. Cricket South Africa (CSA) said on Saturday the former test opening batsman would face the music under six different sections of their anti-corruption code — all in connection with skulduggery in last year’s franchise T20 competition that has already seen five players banned‚ including former internationals Thami Tsolekile and Gulam Bodi. According to a CSA release Petersen has been charged with: "Contriving to fix or otherwise improperly influence‚ or being party to a scheme in which attempts would be made to fix or otherwise improperly influence‚ a match or matches ... "Seeking to accept‚ accepting or agreeing to accept a bribe or reward to fix or contrive to fix or influence improperly a match or matches ..." "Failing to disclose to the designated anti-corruption official (without unnecessary delay) full details of any approaches or invitations to enga...
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