Former Black Cap Lou Vincent received a lifetime ban from cricket in 2014, after admitting participating in matchfixing.
The ban was lifted in 2023, now Vincent is working with police to educate athletes about the risks of being approached to match fix or spot fix aspects of a game. He has spoken of being dragged into the world of match fixing in India, when at a low point in his life, and vulnerable, and was involved in attempting to manipulate multiple cricket matches, by spot fixing, around the world.
He is speaking up at a time when sports people, including New Zealand footballers, are being targeted by international match fixers. This includes Ex-All White Clayton Lewis who last year pleaded guilty to participation in a so-called `yellow-card' scheme. Lou Vincent, now 46, says what he is doing is a very small part of keeping the integrity of sports. He is also taking part in an upcoming cricket/golfing fundraiser alongside Northlander David Mullan.
Lou Vincent in action for the Black Caps. Photo: AFP
