Rich
07-01-2014, 12:01 PM
My name is Lou Vincent and I am a cheat," he said in a statement released on Tuesday. “I have abused my position as a professional sportsman on a number of occasions by choosing to accept money through fixing. I have lived with this dark secret for many years, but just months ago I reached the point where I decided I had to come forward and tell the truth.
“It's a truth that has rightly caused uproar and controversy in New Zealand and around the world. I have shamed my country. I have shamed my sport. I have shamed those close to me. For that I am not proud.”
Vincent has already been charged by the England and Wales Cricket Board with accepting money to throw a game while playing for Sussex. The 35-year-old is expected to be banned from cricket for life this week.
Vincent said he hoped he could convince other cricketers to avoid the mistakes he has made. “It is entirely my fault that I will never be able to stand in front of a game again. It is entirely my fault that I will not be able to apply my skills in a positive way to help future cricketers. But it is entirely possible that I can use this moment to convince others not to be tempted by wrongdoing. To do the right thing for themselves, for their families and friends, and for the sport they love.”
“It's a truth that has rightly caused uproar and controversy in New Zealand and around the world. I have shamed my country. I have shamed my sport. I have shamed those close to me. For that I am not proud.”
Vincent has already been charged by the England and Wales Cricket Board with accepting money to throw a game while playing for Sussex. The 35-year-old is expected to be banned from cricket for life this week.
Vincent said he hoped he could convince other cricketers to avoid the mistakes he has made. “It is entirely my fault that I will never be able to stand in front of a game again. It is entirely my fault that I will not be able to apply my skills in a positive way to help future cricketers. But it is entirely possible that I can use this moment to convince others not to be tempted by wrongdoing. To do the right thing for themselves, for their families and friends, and for the sport they love.”