Australian cricketer Shaun Tait denies any involvement in IPL spot-fixing scandal

UPDATE: FURIOUS Shaun Tait is considering legal action after wrongfully being dragged in to the Indian Premier League spot-fixing scandal.

SOUTH Australian cricketer Shaun Tait is considering legal action after wrongfully being dragged in to the Indian Premier League spot-fixing scandal.

Tait was named on social media as the Australian cricketer found with thousands of dollars in bundles of cash in a hotel room after Indian cricket authorities suspended three players - including Test paceman Shanthakumaran Sreesanth - for alleged spot-fixing during the ongoing IPL tournament.

All four play for Rajasthan Royals.

Tait was quickly ruled out as a suspect by Delhi police and was livid at having his integrity questioned.

"I'm bewildered, I'm angry and I'm upset at the false suggestions I've been involved in any wrongdoing," Tait said in a statement released through his management.

"While I welcome the recent statements from police clearing me of any involvement, for a few hours today I was deeply distressed by the rumours that were rapidly circulating about me, most of which were aired in the social media space.

"Not only were they without foundation, they highlight the danger of a medium that deals with innuendo rather than fact, the result of which has brought my name into question.

"At no stage in my career have I engaged in spot or match fixing and I'm in discussions with my manager and legal representatives to examine how this episode unfolded and any further action I may take. I pride myself on playing cricket hard and fair and look forward to continuing my career in this vein."

Tait also revealed his disappointment on his Twitter account: "Been a shocking day, can't believe my name has been dragged through this mess, absolute rubbish rumours."

He added: "Not sure how or who started it."