Christchurch: As corruption in cricket continues to come under scrutiny in India, legendary New Zealand cricketer Sir Richard Hadlee says spot fixing is the "greatest crisis" the game faces and it needs to be dealt with severe penalties.


Sir Richard Hadlee. Pic/Getty Images 

The iconic sportsman, 63, met this visiting IANS correspondent at the newly-built Hadlee Pavilion of the Hagley Oval stadium - the venue of the official opening ceremony and match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 - during a sunny afternoon in his hometown.