Name names, cricket star told

Lewis made his claims in the News of the World

Former England all-rounder Chris Lewis has been told to reveal which England players he believes are involved in cricket's latest match-fixing scandal.

It's about time it was stamped on and people involved were kicked out of the game.

Ex-England seamer Angus Fraser

The county star has alleged the betting controversy spreading throughout world cricket has also infected Britain.

The ECB have refused to launch an immediate investigation until they discover more of the facts, but are likely to want to talk to Lewis.

Speaking on BBC Radio 5 Live, veteran seamer Angus Fraser added his weight to the debate by asking Lewis to name the players involved.

"A lot of names have been connected with match fixing but we haven't heard of anyone severely punished.

Angus Fraser says English cricket has been tarnished

"It's about time it was stamped on and people involved were kicked out of the game.

"I was shocked and very surprised to hear of the allegations (by Lewis).

"You look and think he has to come forward with names. If any England players are involved it implicates us all. There is a shadow over all of us.

"Whether it is true or not, if there are three England players involved their names should be produced."

Lloyd: No wrongdoing

David Lloyd, England coach until last summer, said: "Allegations of England players being involved in match-rigging are complete nonsense unless I've been walking around with my head in the sand.

"I would note that these allegations don't come from Mike Atherton or Alec Stewart. You would take them seriously then but this is coming from Chris Lewis."

I was told one of the three - a batsman - had received a 'substantial figure' to get himself out deliberately.

Former England all-rounder Chris Lewis

While England are still desperately trying to shrug the symptoms of sleaze, South Africans, desperate to rally around ex-captain Hansie Cronje after the scandal broke, have begun to break rank.

Despite overwhelming public support for Cronje in his homeland, past and present international team-mates have gone against the grain.

Derek Crookes, the South African off-spinner, has told of his astonishment at being asked to open the bowling in a one-day international in Nagpur last month.

Hansie Cronje was sacked as South Africa captain

"I was surprised when Hansie told me I would be opening the bowling. Earlier on tour he told me I wouldn't be opening at all," Crookes said.

"I love a challenge and even though it was a tiny ground with a lightning fast outfield, I looked forward to it all the time." Crookes' six overs cost a hefty 53 runs.

Daryll Cullinan has also voiced his concerns over the decision to play a one-day match when rain washed out the final Test - a game won by England.

"I would like to think that Hansie was acting in the interests of the game and doing something for the public, but it went totally against the guy I know," Cullinan said.

"I have known him for 15 years and played under him for seven years and it seemed an odd decision. He wasn't in the habit of giving anything to the other side or making a game of it."