Cook's comments followed hot on the heels of reports in the British media that Brendon McCullum, the captain of New Zealand, had told the International Cricket Council, he'd been approached to underperform by "a hero" in matches back in 2008.
"You know the tell-tale signs," Cook said in an interview with the London Evening Standard published on Monday.
"But you can always do more, can't you, if it is still going on now? It is a worry," the opening batsman added.
"I've been involved already in a high-profile game which has been changed by (corrupt practices), and it cheapens the sport.
"Clearly, there are more and more cases that seem to be coming up now.
"It makes you incredibly worried. I know from how I play the game, you're trying to protect the values, the traditions and history of the game -- and play it in the right way.
"People have said it's the tip of the iceberg -- and if that's the case and more and more comes out, it will damage the sport.
You’ve hit your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Access to Exclusive Premium Stories Online
Over 30 behind the paywall stories daily, handpicked by our editors for subscribers


Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share


Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor


Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements


Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app