Corruption has rocked international cricket with three Pakistani players - Salman Butt, Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Aamer - suspended by the International Cricket Council (ICC) in September this year.
The suspension came following reports in British newspaper News of the World, claiming several Pakistani players, including the suspended trio, took money to obey orders from a bookmaker during the Lord's Test against England in August.
After a tele-conference of its board members the ICC issued a statement, saying that all member boards have agreed to introduce an anti-corruption code.
"All member boards have agreed unanimously that they should introduce an anti-corruption code for their domestic cricket which mirrors that of the ICC by 1 April 2011," said the statement.
The ICC had already asked all the member countries to sign a declaration that they and their players will share any information on corruption with the Anti-Corruption and Security Unit (ACSU).
ICC chief executive Haroon Lorgat stressed the need for protecting the game from the menace.
"ICC has a zero-tolerance towards corruption and we will do everything we can to protect the integrity of our great sport. All members have a responsibility to demonstrate leadership and good practice in protecting the integrity of the sport at domestic and international level."
Lorgat said the PTT and Board members have appreciated steps taken by Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), and denied that the ICC will force selection matters on them.
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