ICC notes Chris Cairns trial verdict

Chris Cairns was found not guilty of perjury and perverting the course of justice on Monday and the International Cricket Council (ICC) confirms it has noted the verdict.

The former New Zealand all-rounder pleaded not guilty and was subsequently cleared of all charges by the jury at Southwark Crown Court after a nine-week trial and more than 10 hours of deliberation.

Cairns successfully sued former Indian Premier League chairman Lalit Modi for libel after being accused on Twitter in 2010 of fixing matches in the now defunct Indian Cricket League and was awarded £90,000 in damages.

However, after former international colleague Lou Vincent was found guilty of match-fixing, it was subsequently alleged that Cairns misled the court during the libel proceedings by lying under oath when stating "I have never, ever cheated at cricket. Nor would I ever contemplate such a thing".

After Monday's verdict was reached, the ICC published a brief statement which read: "The ICC notes the decision of the jury finding Mr Chris Cairns not guilty and confirms its utmost respect for the process that has been followed.

"The ICC and its Anti Corruption Unit (ACU) will continue to work closely with and provide all possible support to players in order that the fight against corruption can be tackled effectively and collectively.

"The ICC will not make any further comment on this matter."