FORMER New Zealand all-rounder Chris Cairns has strongly denied he is the unnamed player mentioned in testimony to the International Cricket Council’s anti-corruption and security unit by two of his compatriots.

Evidence presented by current Kiwi captain Brendon McCullum was revealed on Monday following last week’s revelations that former batsman Lou Vincent was being investigated by the ICC.

England captains Eoin Morgan and Alastair Cook have already expressed concern that the issue is again hitting the headlines.

Former Kiwi all-rounder Cairns, meanwhile, has made clear in a statement released to Fairfax Media that he has nothing to hide.

“I am aware that former cricketer Lou Vincent and current New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum have made a range of allegations against a cricketer dubbed ‘Player X’,” the statement read.

“Based on the limited information I have received during this investigation, I believe it is being alleged that I am that player. These allegations against me are a complete lie.

“I have never approached Brendon, or anyone else, about match fixing or any other improper activity.”

New Zealand Cricket, meanwhile, has reacted with “dismay” that McCullum’s evidence has reached the public domain.