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Cricket officials back Vincent ban

09:09 am on 2 July 2014

New Zealand Cricket supports the ban imposed on former Black Cap Lou Vincent, Radio New Zealand reports.

The England and Wales Cricket Board has banned Vincent for life after he admitted breaches of the board's anti-corruption code.

It said the cricketer had pleaded guilty to 18 breaches of its anti-corruption regulations in three matches in England and has accepted the ban, which bars him from playing or coaching in any form of recognised cricket.

The board confirmed the ban on Tuesday just hours after the disgraced player announced it in a video statement, which began by telling viewers that he was a cheat who took money to fix the result of matches, and he was deeply ashamed of himself.

New Zealand Cricket, the sport's governing body, said it strongly supported the current anti-corruption drive in cricket, and was appalled by Vincent's actions. 

WATCH Lou Vincent make his statement: