The ECB have confirmed that two Essex county cricketers are at the centre of a police investigation, following allegations of "match irregularities". With the investigation still underway, the ECB added that they would be making no comment on the matter, but quoted a statement they had received from Essex Police:
"Following allegations received about two Essex county cricket players involved in match irregularities we have initiated an investigation," read the statement, "and are working closely with Essex County Cricket Club and the English Cricket Board."