Spot-fixing/Match-fixing scandal

[SummerWine]

Breaking News.......BAFOON is back with yet another U TURN....he has withdrawn from his statement against English cricketers..........What a Clown and he continues to run cricket of this country.....What a beneficial democracy.....


ECB press release:

Mr Butt stated: “I wish personally and on behalf of the Pakistan Cricket Board to withdraw the comments I made concerning the England and Wales Cricket Board and each of the England players who played in the NatWest One Day International at the Brit Insurance Oval on Friday 17 September. It is regrettable that there was a misunderstanding arising from my comments.

I would like to make it quite clear that in the statements which I made that I never intended to question the behaviour and integrity of the England players nor the ECB nor to suggest that any of them were involved in any corrupt practices or in a conspiracy against Pakistan cricket. In particular, I wish to make it clear that I have never seen any evidence of any wrong doing by any England player or the ECB at any time.

We at the PCB, like all other cricket governing bodies, are committed to a zero tolerance policy to corruption in the game and will continue to work hard with the relevant authorities to eradicate it.

I deeply and sincerely regret that my statements have been interpreted to cast doubt upon the good names of the England players and the ECB and hope that this public withdrawal will draw a line under the matter."

 

[SMC]

This guy is amazing. Very few other ******** would have matched his degree of being a buffoon in the history of the world.

 

[Gentle Typhoon]

Football chairman found dead

The chairman of Croydon Athletic, the football club whose owner is caught up in the Pakistan spot-fixing scandal, has been found dead near his home in Surrey following a suspected suicide.

The body of David Le Cluse, 44, was discovered in a garage in Park Gate Road, Sutton, on Saturday morning, with a gunshot wound to the head. A police statement said that the circumstances of the death were as yet unexplained, and that an investigation was ongoing.

Le Cluse, who was married with two children, had reportedly been left devastated by the News of the World revelations in August that had centred on his colleague, the football club owner, Mazhar Majeed, who was arrested on suspicion to defraud bookmakers, and released on bail.

A statement on the club's website said: "Croydon Athletic are deeply shocked and saddened by the sudden tragic death of their chairman, David Le Cluse, on Saturday 2 October. Our thoughts and prayers are with David's wife and children, and we would ask everyone to respect their privacy at this devastating time for them."

Croydon Athletic's former manager Tim O'Shea told The Times: "He was very upset at the allegations and the club getting involved. It probably hit him harder than most because of his personal friendship with Majeed. He wanted nothing more than for the club to succeed."

A postmortem examination will be held.

http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/current/story/479898.html

Murky betting world!

 

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Just read breaking news on BBC
"Pakistani cricketer Mohammad Asif withdraws his appeal against suspension over spot-fixing claims"

 

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Pakistan's Mohammad Asif withdraws ICC ban appeal

Pakistan seam bowler Mohammad Asif has withdrawn his appeal against a provisional suspension imposed on him by the International Cricket Council.
Asif, fellow paceman Mohammad Amir and batsman Salman Butt were suspended following spot-fixing allegations made during Pakistan's tour of England.
Appeals by Amir, 18, and Butt, 26, will be heard in Dubai next weekend.
The trio will not be involved in Pakistan's upcoming series against South Africa in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
However, 27-year-old Asif could not have played in that series in any event as he is banned from entering the United Arab Emirates after being detained for possession of opium at Dubai airport in 2008.
The three players were questioned by British police following allegations published in the News of the World about the final Test against England at Lord's.
It was claimed the two pace bowlers deliberately bowled no-balls at pre-arranged times during the Test, with skipper Butt also said to be involved, in return for money from a bookmaker's "middle man".
Fellow seamer Wahab Riaz was also questioned by police, whose investigation - separate from the ICC Anti-Corruption and Security Unit's (ACSU) own investigation - remains ongoing, although no criminal charges have yet been brought.
The ICC's latest statement confirmed that Asif's appeal had been withdrawn without giving any reasons for the decision.
Asif has played 28 Tests, 38 one-day internationals and 11 Twenty20 matches for Pakistan since making his debut in 2005.
On Saturday the ICC's Pakistan Task Team (PTT) met for the first time by teleconference.
The PTT, which was set up in 2009 to help Pakistan restore its cricketing reputation, reminded the Pakistan Cricket Board to encourage all its players to disclose any relevant information they might have to the ACSU.
ICC chief executive Haroon Lorgat said: "Every single player who cares about the game should step forward and help us to eradicate corruption from the game - such disclosures will be treated in strict confidence."
PTT chairman Mr Clarke added: "The task team urged everyone to support the PCB to reform its cricket and governance models and the important role PBC chairman Ijaz Butt has to play in this regard.
"An independent board would help it to regain its glory and ensure long-term success."

BBC Sport - Cricket - Pakistan's Mohammad Asif withdraws ICC ban appeal

 

[majesticpankaj]

^^^what does it means. has he accepted his involvement? why he did so?

 

[alibaz]

Asif withdraws ICC suspension appeal
PARIS: The International Cricket Council said Friday that Pakistan's fast bowler Mohammad Asif had withdrawn his challenge to the provisional suspension handed down last month for alleged match-fixing.

Teammates Salman Butt and Mohammad Amir have appealed against their own provisional suspensions and their hearings are still set for Dubai on 30 and 31 October.

"Mohammad Asif confirmed earlier today that he has withdrawn his challenge to the provisional suspension imposed on him on 2 September 2010 pending determination of the charges brought against him under the ICC's Anti-Corruption Code," the ICC said.

"Arrangements are now being made for the challenges being made by Salman Butt and Mohammad Amir against their provisional suspensions," an ICC statement read, the organisation adding it would not make any further comment for the time being.

The trio were charged with offences under the ICC's anti-corruption code after test captain Butt and fast bowlers Aamer and Asif were all named in a News of the World report alleging they were involved in a "spot-fixing" scam by bowling deliberate no-balls in a summer Test match with England in exchange for cash.

ICC Chief Executive Haroon Lorgat had warned that the sport had to take a tough stand to preserve cricket's integrity, noting that such offences "carry serious penalties up to a life ban."

The News of the World claimed that Amir and Asif had bowled no-balls on request during the fourth Test at the Brit Oval, with Butt orchestrating the alleged fix.

Scotland Yard was called in and the trio had their mobile phones confiscated by police investigators.

Further allegations dogged the subsequent one-day series between England and Pakistan.

The panel set to hear the remaining appeals is to be chaired by the head of the ICC's Code of Conduct Commission Michael Beloff QC.

Owing to their suspensions, the trio had been left out of Pakistan's upcoming tour of the United Arab Emirates, where they will meet South Africa.

Asif withdraws ICC suspension appeal - GEO.tv

 

[Super Falcon]

daryll hair himself was big fraud and cheat which everyone have seen and proveed too

 

[alibaz]

daryll hair himself was big fraud and cheat which everyone have seen and proveed too

and racist too

 

[alibaz]

^^^what does it means. has he accepted his involvement? why he did so?

I am really surprised what is going on in that charsi's mind.

 

[alibaz]

Spot fixing scandal: Salman, Amir leave for Dubai
Salman Butt and Mohammad Amir have departed for Dubai to appear in the hearing of their appeal for spot fixing scandal case.
Talking to media at the airport, lawyers of Salman Butt told that no solid evidence is available against Salman so we are going to the court for justice. Lawyers said that no evidence regarding this case present except media. This case started from a newspaper, it’s a two day hearing and everything will be clarified within 48 hours.
Salman Butt said that decision with positive results will appear very soon in front of everyone.

Dunya TV - Pakistan | Spot fixing scandal: Salman, Amir leave for Dubai

 

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Hearing on Salman, Aamer’s appeal goes on in Dubai

DUBAI: Pakistan cricketers Salman Butt and Mohammad Aamer arrived at the Dubai headquarters of the International Cricket Council on Saturday for a hearing into their suspension on charges of spot fixing.

The two, along with fast bowler Mohammad Asif, were provisionally suspended by the ICC over allegations they were involved in spot-fixing during Pakistan's summer tour of England.

All three appealed, but Asif later withdrew his application.

The two cricketers arrived with their lawyers -- Salman with Khalid Ranjha, a former law minister, and Aftab Gul, a former Pakistan player, and Aamer with his lawyer Shahid Karim.

Both Salman and Aamer, wearing casual shirts and trousers, waved to the media but did not speak as they entered the ICC headquarters.

The scandal broke after a report by British tabloid The News of the World prompted Scotland Yard to launch an investigation into allegations of spot-fixing during the Lord's Test against England in August.

Police raided the team's hotel in London and questioned Salman, Aamer, Asif and bowler Wahab Riaz, but they have yet to formally level any charges.

Owing to their suspensions, the trio have been excluded from Pakistan's current tour of the United Arab Emirates, where they are playing South Africa.

Michael Beloff QC, chairman of the ICC's code of conduct commission, will hear the appeal against the provisional suspensions and has the power to overturn them. The hearing will continue on Sunday.

Salman and Aamer have vowed to clear their names.

According to the ICC process, the matter of the players' code of conduct violation will not be heard during the current hearing.

The ICC code stipulates a minimum five year ban if charges of corruption are proved.

The commission is expected to announce a decision on the players' appeals on Sunday in a ruling that can not be further challenged.

Salman's lawyer Gul Friday said he expected a fair hearing.

Pakistan Cricket Board said the players will be readily available if their provisional suspension is lifted.

 

[alibaz]

Hearing of Salman Butt and Aamir case postponed till tomorrow

 

[Pak123]

Geo News and Dunya reporting that Salman Butt and Mohammad Amirs spot fixing allegations have been removed by the ICC and now they are allowed to play !
yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah, now no more presuure on the Pakistani team !
huraaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah !

 

[alibaz]

Geo News and Dunya reporting that Salman Butt and Mohammad Amirs spot fixing allegations have been removed by the ICC and now they are allowed to play !
yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah, now no more presuure on the Pakistani team !
huraaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah !

NO SIR, it is still there. I think Asif was wise to have withdrawn his appeal.