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ICC to defend Hair's charges

Dubai: The International Cricket Council on Thursday said it would "vigorously" defend the racial discrimination lawsuit slapped against it by Australian umpire Darrell Hair.

The ICC's reaction came a day after Hair confirmed he had instructed his lawyers in London to take legal action against the games governing body and the Pakistan Cricket Board for racial discrimination.

"The ICC has noted reports that umpire Darrell Hair has instructed his lawyers to issue an application to the London Central Employment Tribunal alleging racial discrimination by the ICC and the Pakistan Cricket Board," the ICC said in a release.

"The ICC does not believe there is merit in this claim and will vigorously defend the matter," it said.

"Given the ongoing nature of proceedings, the ICC will not be making any further comment on the issue at this stage," it said.

Hair, who is currently officiating in an ICC qualifying tournament in Nairobi, was sacked from the Elite panel of umpires after Pakistan complained about his role in a ball-tampering row. — PTI

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