A NEW documentary will air allegations that match fixers corrupted a groundsman who helped prepare the pitch for an Australia Test match in Sri Lanka two years ago.

The Australian newspaper has reported that broadcaster Al Jazeera is set to release a documentary airing allegations that the pitch used for the 2016 Test match Australia lost in two and a half days in Galle had been doctored by criminals.

According to The Australian, the documentary will broadcast secret recordings of criminals boasting they had bet large amounts of money on the match not ending in a draw, with the syndicate also claiming they had dictated the pitch conditions for a Sri Lanka Test against India last year.

The report says Australian players were this week alerted that the documentary would go to air.

There’s no suggestion any Australian players were aware of the plans.

At the time, Australian players were vocal with their concerns about the treacherous batting conditions prepared for the match.

The ICC confirmed to The Australian that it is investigating the claims.