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Root and Bayliss slam 'outrageous' claims of England 'fixing' in India

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Last Updated : May 27 2018 | 8:55 PM IST

England captain Joe Root and coach Trevor Bayliss both described allegations their side fixed aspects of a Test against India at Chennai in 2016 as "outrageous".

After England's nine-wicket defeat by Pakistan in the first Test at Lord's on Sunday, Root was asked to comment on the allegations made in a programme about spot-fixing to be broadcast later Sunday by the Al Jazeera television channel.

"I am aware that there is a documentary and it is outrageous that our players have been accused," Root told the BBC.

The Yorkshireman was now more concerned with ensuring England bounce back strongly in next week's second Test of a two-match series at his Headingley home ground.

"It's not anything for the guys to worry about, we have to focus on winning at Headingley."
"All the players have been briefed by the ECB (England and Wales Cricket Board), and been told there's absolutely nothing to worry about."
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"They emphatically deny the allegations, have stated categorically that the claims are false and they have our full support."
"There have been repeated requests for any evidence and unedited materials to be shared with the ICC so they can fully investigate."
"ECB has a regular dialogue with the ICC and its anti-corruption unit, fully supports its work and will continue to cooperate with their review."

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First Published: May 27 2018 | 8:55 PM IST

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