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Pakistan to defend tainted trio in court of law

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:27:47 GMT

Pakistan declared Thursday that it will defend its tainted trio of cricketers in the court of law, insisting that they are innocent till proven guilty.

'European bookies not involved in Lord's Test spot-fixing scam'

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:23:43 GMT

The body that monitors betting patterns in Europe has said that none of the bookmakers that it regulates were involved in the Lords Test ‘spot-fixing scandal.

Pakistan players declare innocence in betting scam

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:15:03 GMT

Three Pakistan cricketers accused of involvement in an illegal betting scam maintained their innocence Thursday after withdrawing from their team's scandal-tainted tour of England.

Match-fixing cloud hangs over Kiwis historic 1994 win against Pak

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:08:00 GMT

New Zealand''s Test win over Pakistan in 1994 has come under the scanner following the recent match-fixing allegations levelled against Pakistani players during their England tour.

Pakistan drops 'betting scam' players

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:15:02 GMT

Three Pakistan cricketers embroiled in illegal betting allegations were axed from the team's tour of England Thursday as they prepared to be grilled about the scandal.

'Spot fixing suspect' Asif dumped from Malayalam film

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:35:58 GMT

Pakistani fast bowler Mohammad Asif, who is under scrutiny for ‘spot-fixing allegations in England, has been dropped from a Malayalam movie, its director has said.

Pak team sponsor cancels deal with scandal-hit Aamer

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:34:48 GMT

Sporting equipment manufacturer BoomBoom has suspended its relationship with ‘spot-fixing scandal-hit Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Aamer.

Pietersen may face disciplinary action over Twitter outburst despite apology

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:09:05 GMT

England batsman Kevin Pietersen could face disciplinary charges for tweeting about his omission despite his apology.

Pak 'spot-fixers' may face England in ODI series if not 'charged': PCB boss

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:07:20 GMT

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Ijaz Butt has said that the three Pakistan cricketers facing ‘spot-fixing allegations could face England in the ODI series as long as they are not charged.

Injured Haddin to miss Australia's tour to India

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:00:02 GMT

Injured wicketkeeper Brad Haddin will miss Australia's two-Test series in India next month after being left out of a 15-man tour squad named on Thursday.

More to Pietersen's Twitter dumping: Watson

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 06:00:02 GMT

Australian all-rounder Shane Watson said on Thursday he was blown away by the dramatic axing of star England batsman Kevin Pietersen.

Afridi vows to put aside spot-fixing scandal

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 05:44:39 GMT

Pakistan's one-day cricket captain Shahid Afridi vowed to put aside a raging betting scandal allegedly involving three of his key players and lead his side from the front in the series against England in Cardiff from Sunday.

Players wary of ICC corruption probe: Watson

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 05:15:03 GMT

Australian allrounder Shane Watson believes players are growing increasingly suspicious of whether the ICC wants to expose the full extent of corruption in the game, fearing the truth could kill cricket, reports said on Thursday.

Ban Pakistan trio if guilty of fixing: Warne

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 05:15:03 GMT

Three Pakistan cricketers should face a life ban if they are found guilty of being involved in a betting scam, Australian leg-spin great Shane Warne said on Thursday.

Pakistan stars face grilling over betting scam

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 05:00:02 GMT

Three Pakistan cricket players faced a grilling Thursday over allegations they were involved in a betting scam, amid uncertainty over their role in the rest of the team's tour of England.

Family, coach stand by embattled Pakistani pacer Aamer

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 04:35:02 GMT

The famiy and coach of 18-year-old Pakistani pace bowler Mohammad Aamer, one of the three Pakistan cricketers named in spot fixing scandal, insist he is innocent and has been conspired against.

Ban 'tainted' Pak players from international cricket for life, says ex-Kiwi skipper Reid

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:58:02 GMT

Former New Zealand skipper and match referee John Reid wants Pakistan to be thrown out of international cricket for alleged involvement of some its players in match fixing scandals.

Watson blasts ICC anti corruption unit for its inability to act against match-fixers

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:55:39 GMT

Australian opener Shane Watson has criticized the International Cricket Councils anti corruption unit over its inability to act against match-fixers, after Pakistani fast bowlers were alleged to have bowled pre-arranged no-balls in the Lords Test aga

New Zealand based bookie to take bets during Pak tour despite fixing furore

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:15:07 GMT

A New Zealand based bookmaker has said that all the normal cricket betting options would be available, even those open to manipulation, during Pakistans tour to the country this summer, despite some Pakistani players being probed for match fixing.

Three Pakistani players leave for London

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 10:58:07 GMT

Pakistan's trio of Salman Butt, Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Aamer -- at the centre of match-fixing allegations -- left here for London Wednesday for what are seen as a series of crucial meetings with diplomatic and Pakistan cricket board officials Thu