The photo is from October 12, 2015, when Lu and his partner arrived at Southwark Crown Court in London.
Former New Zealand cricketer Lou Vincent says he entered the world of fixing in India and was trapped. The former batsman shared how he entered the world of match-fixing while playing in the Indian Cricket League. He said being part of a gang gave him a sense of belonging as he struggled with depression at the time.
Vincent, 46, was banned for life 11 times by the ECB in 2014 for match-fixing, although the ban was amended last year to allow him to participate in domestic cricket.
Vincent started his career in the 2000s by scoring a century in his first Test against the strong Australian team. His international career ended prematurely at the age of 29 due to depression and his involvement in match-fixing.
Excerpts from Vincent’s interview with The Telegraph…
Speaking of Vicente…
I didn’t have the mental capacity to become a professional gamer, so I fell into depression at the age of 28. Then I went to India and there I was drawn into the world of repair. I considered myself part of the gang.
Vincent during an ICL (Indian Cricket League) match. He talked about this league in the interview.
Vincent’s highlights…
I felt like I was part of a gang. It made me feel better, because I thought I was part of a match-fixing gang. I was with people who would support me and no one knew our secrets. I think most biker gangs work this way with young kids. Yes, they prepare young people in such a way that we will take care of you. But you take that car to the garage and you take it apart. “I’ve been growing up myself since I was 12, so I’ve always been pretty flexible with the people around me. Because I wanted to find love, you are easily misled. It has greatly contributed to my professional journey by simply sharing this desire to be loved, this desire to be loved.
A lifetime ban was imposed in 2014. The ECB had imposed a lifetime ban on Vincent in 2014. In February that year, Vincent had said that bookmakers had approached him during the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL). However, at that time he did not accept match-fixing. He was accused of match-fixing in December 2013.
One day he said, “My name is Lou Vincent and I’m a cheater.” Vincent added that I had abused my position and taken money for match-fixing.
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