Smartphones? Not on our watch - ICC tells players


  • Cricket
  • Friday, 25 May 2018

Cricket - England vs Pakistan - First Test - Lord's Cricket Ground, London, Britain - May 24, 2018 England's Ben Stokes reacts after losing his wicket Action Images via Reuters/John Sibley

(Reuters) - The International Cricket Council (ICC) has warned players to stop wearing smartwatches during play to avoid any allegations of match-fixing, cricket's governing body said on Friday.

Some Pakistan players were seen sporting the devices during the opening day of their first test against England at Lord's on Thursday and were cautioned by an ICC anti-corruption officer.

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