ECB can confirm that two players have formally reported approaches from bookmakers which is in accordance with the policy communicated to players from the ECB funded player education programme operated in conjunction with the PCA at the start of each season.
 
ECB has reported this information to the ICC Anti-Corruption Unit and to the Police Authorities. ECB is pleased that the system of anonymous player reporting is working and ECB's Board has reinforced the need to all players and officials to be vigilant concerning illegal approaches by bookmakers and others.
 
ECB believes unlawful activities such as those attempted here and appropriately reported by players must be eliminated.
 
The Board takes this opportunity to remind cricketers and others falling under its jurisdiction that any unlawful activity of this kind entered into by anyone will result in disciplinary action, irrespective of any sanctions imposed by the law of the land, and will inevitably be dealt with severely, constituting as it would, a grave slur on the integrity of the game.