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Qayyum's report

Xuhaib

International Coach
Justice Qayyum's Report

It bloody reads like a whole novel so I will just post a few parts of it.

EVIDENCE PRODUCED BEFORE COMMISSION



The Commission started its inquiry on 9th of September 1998 and summoned various persons together with evidence regarding the matter under reference.
The persons who were called to testify in this regard included former cricketers and officials of Pakistan Cricket Board, namely (in order of appearance):
Mr. Sarfraz Nawaz
Mr. Yawar Saeed Butt
Mr. Arif Ali Khan Abbasi
Mr. Javed Burki
Mr. Basit Ali
Mr. Haroon Rashid
Mr. Salim Malik
Mr. Ijaz Ahmad
Mr. Rameez Raja
Mr. Aaqib Javaid
Mr. Ata-ur-Rehman
Dr. Amir Aziz
Dr. Zafar Altaf
Mr. Aamir Sohail
Dr. Dan Keisal
Mr. Wasim Akram
Mr. Waqar Younus
Mr. Rashid Latif
Mr. Intikhab Alam
Mr. Saleem Pervez
Mr. Khalid Mahmood
Mr. Saeed Anwar
Mr. Mushtaq Ahmad
Mr. Inzamam-ul-Haq
Mr. Imran Khan
Mr. Javed Miandad
Mr. Majid Khan
Mr. Saqlain Mushtaq
Mr. Moin Khan
Mr. Shahid Afridi
Mr. Azhar Mahmood
Mr. Akram Raza
Mr. Zahid Fazal

Three Australian players were also examined, namely:


Mr. Mark Waugh
Mr. Mark Taylor
3. Mr. Shane Warne

The first person to appear before the Commission of Inquiry was former cricketer Sarfraz Nawaz. Sarfraz Nawaz was of the opinion that betting on cricket started in 1979-80 when Pakistan was on the tour of India under the captaincy of Mr. Asif Iqbal. He was of the opinion that this spread to Sharjah and it was from there that match-fixing started on a larger scale. He was of the opinion that the 1987 World Cup semi final against Australia at Lahore was fixed and the main culprits were Javed Miandad and two other players. In 1993-94, Sarfraz Nawaz deposed that he was informed by Ch. Khalid alias Gitti in the presence of Manzoor alias Churra and Aslam Shami that Salim Malik was called to Lahore during the tour of Sri Lanka and the match was fixed. Mr. Salim Malik was allegedly paid Rs.40 lacs for fixing this match. In this match Pakistan were 79/1 at one stage but were all out for 149, which clearly showed the mala-fides of the players, according to Mr. Nawaz, and that they were playing under some pre-arranged scheme. Mr. Sarfraz Nawaz was also of the view that the brothers of Salim Malik and Wasim Akram were bookies and the same could be judged by comparison of their assets. He also opined that Mr. Ijaz Ahmad and Salim Malik were involved in gambling at the domestic level too. In October, 1994 in a match between National Bank and Habib Bank, Salim Malik was paid Rs. 10 Lacs.



Haroon Rasheed was of the opinion that the test match played at Faisalabad against South Africa was also fixed when Pakistan were all out for 116 chasing a target of 144 runs in the second innings. Haroon Rasheed also accused Wasim Akram of changing the batting order during various competitions including Pakistan's Independence Golden Jubilee. Wasim Akram, according to Haroon Rasheed, would promote himself ahead of Moin Khan and Azhar Mahmood, break the momentum of the game which would result in loss. Mr. Haroon Rasheed felt that the main culprits were Wasim Akram, Ijaz Ahmad and Salim Malik.

Next to appear was the former Pakistani Captain Salim Malik. He said that he was exonerated by the inquiry conducted by Justice (Retd) Fakhr Uddin G. Ibrahim. As such, allegations against him including the one's leveled by the Australians were false and baseless. He admitted that an altercation had developed between him and Rashid Latif on the issue of who should bat first after winning the toss. He was of the view that the senior players wanted to bowl first, while Rashid Latif insisted that we must bat. He denied that he had fixed the final between National Bank and Habib Bank in domestic cricket. To a question why Shane Warne had accused him, he maintained that he was the only batsman in the world Shane Warne could not get out and as such was nursing a grudge. Regarding the statement made by Haroon Rashid against him for fixing the match of Sahara Cup against India, he maintained that he played with his best ability.

Next to appear was Ijaz Ahmad. Mr. Ijaz Ahmad maintained that he had never heard of match-fixing or betting. When reprimanded, he admitted that Rashid Latif and Basit Ali had resigned during the South African tour because of some allegations. He also admitted that he had sworn on the Holy Quran when Intikhab Alam called him. He said, he never knew of any bookie named Hanif Cadbury or Khalid Gitti. He maintained that as he was related to Salim Malik, allegations against him were there.

Next to appear was Ata-ur-Rehman who played for the Pakistan cricket team from 1992 to 1994. He denied that he had made a statement against Wasim Akram before the Probe Committee. However, when the statement was produced before him, he changed his story the next day and confirmed in camera the affidavit that was given by him. According to the affidavit, he was asked to bowl badly by Wasim Akram during the final One Day match at Christ Church. For this, Wasim Akram gave him Rs. 100000/-. However, he maintained that because he was threatened with dire consequences in Manchester, he changed his story under coercion. He also maintained that Wasim Akram paid the air ticket from New Castle to Manchester. He also said that Khalid Mahmood, CHAIRMAN PCB asked him, to retract from his statement. Ata-ur-Rehman, however, in his subsequent cross examination by Wasim Akram retracted from the statement he made against him and said that statement containing allegations against Akram was false.

Mark Waugh, the member of the Australian cricket team who was present in Pakistan, also appeared. He maintained that Mr. Salim Malik approached him during the Presidential reception in 1994 to lose the first test in return for US $200,000. When the offer was made, Shane Warne was standing next to him. He also confirmed that he had given an affidavit to this effect later on.
Mark Taylor also appeared. He produced a written statement which stated that he informed the manager Colin Edgar, and Mr. Bob Simpson about the incident soon after the game. Statement produced as Exhibit-3

Next to appear was Mr. Aamir Sohail, the former Pakistani Captain who did not say very much. At that time the Zimbabwean tour was on and he was captaining the National team. (He also subsequently reappeared of his own accord and maintained that there were a large number of allegations of match-fixing and betting during the South African tour.) He stated that as the Pakistan Cricket Board was not doing anything, he decided to go to the Press. He confirmed that he was approached during the Singer Trophy in Sri Lanka and offered Rs. 10 Lacs. He maintained that he was informed five minutes before the start of the Bangalore Quarter Final that he was supposed to lead the team. He maintained that this was not normal practice and that he was sure Wasim Akram would play. Aamir Sohail was subsequently cross-examined by counsels for Wasim Akram and Salim Malik. He stuck to his earlier statement.

Next to appear was Dr. Dan Keisel, the Physiotherapist of the Pakistani cricket team. He confirmed that Wasim Akram was injured during the match against India at Bangalore and was treated with anti-inflammatory drugs. When questioned whether Wasim Akram was fit to play, he maintained that that question was for Mr. Wasim Akram to decide. He also stated that he had asked Wasim to come to him for treatment later. He was not sure if Wasim did.

Next to appear was the Captain of the current Pakistani team Wasim Akram. He confirmed that he was unfit for the match against India at Bangalore. He refuted the allegations leveled against him by Ata-ur-Rehman and maintained that he never offered any money to him. He confirmed that Zafar Ali alias Jojo was his neighbor but was not aware whether he was a bookie. He refuted the allegations that his brother was a bookie and maintained that his brother worked at a show room by the name of Madina Motors. He maintained that Salim Malik was one of the best batsmen in the world. He felt that the attitude of Majid Khan, Chief Executive was antagonistic and on no occasion was his performance appreciated by him. Wasim Akram also subsequently appeared on 3rd September, 1999 in which he answered allegations against the team made by Javed Miandad during the Sharjah Trophy which is dealt with separately.

Next to appear was Waqar Younis who maintained that he had no knowledge of match-fixing and betting. He clarified that he had received no money or car from any person and maintained that the statement by Mr. Aaqib Javed was not correct. He also confirmed that the members had decided to take oath on the Holy Quran before the start of the match. This was due to Rashid Latif who felt that players were throwing away matches. Aaqib Javed was subsequently recalled and subjected to cross-examination on the 3rd September, 1999 by counsel for Waqar Younis. Aaqib reaffirmed that Waqar had received a car from a bookie. He named the car also Pajero Inter Cooler.
Next to appear was Raja Aftab Iqbal, the elder brother of Zafar Iqbal alias Jojo. He confirmed that he was friendly with Wasim Akram, Ijaz Ahmad and Salim Malik. He also stated that he would occasionally bet at Carry Home Restaurant and Star Video in Gulberg.

Next to appear was Mr. Intikhab Alam, the former Manager. He has been associated with the game for nearly 17 years. He maintained that during the 1994 Final at Sharjah, he started receiving phone calls that the match was fixed. As such he assembled the cricketers and asked them to take an oath on the Holy Quran. He maintained that he was suspicious of the Final that took place in Sharjah against Australia and he called Waqar Younis, Salim Malik and Basit Ali to his room. These were the three players who he suspected were involved. According to him, Basit Ali confessed before him that he had indulged in match-fixing. Further Mr. Intikhab Alam stated that Asif Iqbal, the former Pakistani Captain was linked with bookies. Mr. Intikhab Alam also felt that this last match at Christ Church against New Zealand was fixed. He confirmed that there were rumors during the Mandela Cup final in South Africa that the Pakistani Team was going to lose the match. He stated that an anonymous person called him and alleged that the seven players namely Salim Malik, Wasim Akram, Inzamam-ul-Haq, Basit Ali, Ijaz Ahmad, Mushtaq Ahmad, Moin Khan and Waqar Younis had sold themselves.

Salim Pervez alias Paijee appeared before this Inquiry and confessed that he himself had handed Salim Malik and Mushtaq Ahmad $ 100,000 to throw away the final in Sharjah against Australia. He stated that the two players had contacted him directly in this connection and had asked for a larger amount but settled for $ 100,000. This match was lost by Pakistan. He confirmed that he was present in Sri Lanka during the Singer Trophy. He was also of the view that the team deliberately lost the Mandela Trophy in South Africa and the Quarter Final in Bangalore. He suspected that Ijaz Ahmad had sold himself during the match in Bangalore.

Next to appear was Mushtaq Ahmad. He confirmed that Salim Pervez was staying in the same hotel as the cricket team and that he knew Salim Pervez. He denied that he had taken money from Saleem Pervez but said that his performance in the said match was very good. When questioned as to how he knew which match the counsel was referring to Mushtaq Ahmad had no answer.:laugh:

Mr. Imran Khan, former Captain, also appeared before this Commission of Inquiry. He felt that match-fixing had taken place in Pakistani cricket but apart from what Ata-ur-Rehman had told him he had no information regarding match-fixing. Mr. Imran Khan maintained that the involvement of the Captain is imperative if match-fixing is to take place because guaranteeing the results of the match cannot be without the knowledge or consent of the Captain. Mr. Imran Khan also maintained that Intikhab Alam was a decent person and should be believed. He suggested that any one found guilty of match-fixing, should be banned for life and fines should be imposed on them.
Mr. Javed Miandad, former Captain also appeared before this Commission of Inquiry. He stated that he knew Saleem Pervez and had also heard that Saleem Pervez had paid money to some Pakistani players. He also maintained that the Australians were speaking the truth. He suggested that the culprits be punished sternly and be banned for life. He stated that during the Singer Trophy match in 1994, the conduct of Pakistani team was suspicious and he felt that they were involved. He stated that once Mushtaq Ahmad had confessed to him about his involvement in match-fixing. He also stated that senior players had been influencing younger players in order to persuade them to indulge in match-fixing and those who did not agree, were put out of the team.

Javed Miandad was again called by the Commission in August 1999 to ask him as to why he had resigned as Coach of Pakistan team after its tour of Sharjah in 1999. He appeared before the Commission and after some hesitation stated that during the Pakistan match with England at Sharjah, he had received a phone call from someone apparently reliable and whom he did not want to name, who said that the match was fixed. That person told Miandad that Shahid Afridi, Moin Khan, Azhar Mahmood, Salim Malik, Inzamam-ul-Haq had taken money to 'box' the match. He even made Wasim Akram talk to the man. Miandad says he was furious at the team during lunch and say that England who were earlier 40/5 had scored 206. He further went on to state that before he knew what was happening, five of his batsmen were out and the entire team got out for about 135 runs in the 35th over without playing 50 overs.

The said five players were then summoned by the Commission on the 3rd September, 1999. All these players denied match-fixing and on the contrary said it was because of Javed Miandad's allegations against them coupled with his extremely aggressive behaviour that they got upset and could not play properly and lost the match. They further stated that earlier on two different occasions, Javed had accused the team of match-fixing, once in Canada (Sahara Series) and once in Mohali (India) but on both those occasions Pakistan won the match.

Next to appear was the former Pakistani Captain and the recent Chief Executive of the Pakistan Cricket Board, Mr. Majid Khan. Mr. Majid Khan had been instrumental in the appointment of this Commission of Inquiry. Mr. Majid Khan deposed that after the disappointing performance of the Pakistani team in the Independence Cup Quadrangular matches, he confronted Haroon Rasheed. Mr. Haroon Rasheed maintained that if the Captain Wasim Akram was not interested in winning the matches, he, Haroon, should not be blamed. Mr. Majid Khan, produced exhibits which showed that Mr. Wasim Akram was promoting himself in the batting order, which was resulting in breaking the momentum and the slowing of the run rate. When Wasim Akram was confronted by Majid Khan, Wasim Akram replied that he was not aware of the in form batsman and the out of form batsman and that he would rectify the mistake. During the matches in Sharjah, the same mistake was repeated by Wasim Akram. He would promote himself in the batting order instead of Azhar Mahmood and Moin Khan.

According to Sohail, during the World Cup Quarter-Final, Wasim Akram went to a Night Club just before the Bangalore match against India. When Aamir Sohail asked Wasim Akram about his fitness, Wasim said he was fit to play and that he would not miss such a crucial match. Aamir Sohail maintained that there is a team meeting before all important matches, but that no such meeting took place for this all important quarter final.
Before the Australasia Cup Final in 1994, Aamir Sohail maintained that he received a call from an Indian bookie who offered him Rs. 25 Lacs for getting himself out before scoring 10 runs and also getting Saeed Anwar run out. It was during this time that it was felt necessary for all the members of the team to take oath on the Holy Quran. Aamir Sohail maintained that the only reason Ata-ur-Rehman and Rashid Latif had lost their place in the National team was because they had exposed all the match fixers. Mr. Aamir Sohail maintained that during the 1994 Christ Church match, Mr. Majid Khan was very up-set about the rumours and had banned all telephone calls going to the players directly. This is the same match in which Ata-ur-Rehman later gave an affidavit. Aamir Sohail maintained that match-fixing mainly takes place in Sharjah and that Saleem Pervez had informed him that he had paid money to Salim Malik, Mushtaq Ahmad, Inzamam-ul-Haq and Waqar Younis.

The Rashid Latif Tapes.


Thereafter some tapes that had been produced by Rashid Latif were examined as were others that he submitted at later dates. These tapes contained the following conversations:
Conversation between Rashid Latif and 'Basit Ali' and 'Saeed Anwar',
Conversation between Rashid Latif and 'Basit Ali' and Salim Malik,
Conversation between Rashid Latif and 'Zia-ur-Rehman', brother of Ata-ur-Rehman,
Conversation between Rashid Latif and 'Ata-ur-Rehman' (and Ata's friend Makha),
Conversation between Rashid Latif and 'Saeed Anwar' (Poor Quality)
Another conversation between Rashid Latif and 'Saeed Anwar' (Poor Quality)
Conversation between Rashid Latif and 'Javed Burki'
Conversation between Rashid Latif and 'Arif Abbassi'
Conversation between Rashid Latif and Khalid Mehmood
Conversation between Rashid Latif and 'Dan Keisel' (very poor quality)
Efforts were made to authenticate these tapes, but such technology does not seem available in Pakistan.

Furthermore, a reason that makes this commission not be completely taken by these tapes is that some of the conversations of the tapes, when they were initially submitted, had been edited. Initially when Rashid Latif was asked as to why he had edited the tapes, he said because they contained insults, etc. He was asked to produce the original tapes nonetheless. The tapes that he submitted showed that this was not the only reason why the tapes had been edited. Crucially, mention of Basit Ali's involvement in match-fixing had been totally taken out of the tape containing conversation two (between Rashid Latif, Basit Ali and Salim Malik) when Rashid Latif submitted it to this Commission. Furthermore, some of Saeed Anwar's involvement in conversation one, in getting Salim Malik to call Rashid Latif and Basit had been cut out too. Subsequently, when Rashid Latif was asked to name who was the 'friend' mentioned in conversation 6, Rashid unconvincingly said it was Aamir Sohail. It appeared clear to this commission that the 'friend' was Saeed Anwar and the tape incriminated him to some extent. In light of these lingering doubts, it appeared to this commission that Rashid Latif may well have wanted to protect his friends, Saeed Anwar and Basit Ali. Rashid Latif may well have thought that these two can or should be protected as they by most accounts are allegedly one-time offenders. But that if indeed that is what happened, was not for him to decide.

CONCLUSION

The allegation that the Pakistan team is as a whole is involved in match-fixing is just based on allegation, conjectures and surmises without there being positive proof. As a whole, the players of the Pakistan Cricket team are innocent.

However, there is clear evidence of match-fixing against Mr. Salim Malik. He should be banned for life from Cricket. Further an inquiry should be conducted into his assets and charges brought against him in a criminal court of law.

The evidence against Wasim Akram has not come up to the requisite level, primarily because of Ata-ur-Rehman's perjuring himself. This Commission is willing to give him the benefit of doubt. However, there has been some evidence to cast doubt on his integrity. As such, this Commission recommends that he be removed from the captaincy of the Pakistan Cricket Team and a person of impeccable character be appointed. Moreover, he should be censured, kept under watch and his finances should be investigated.
Ata-ur-Rehman is being proceeded against for perjury. Further, it is recommended that he be banned from international cricket.

This commission recommends that PCB should enforce declaration of assets by all its players and, if necessary, initiate a probe into their accounts.

In addition to recommendation of other punishments, fines are recommended against the following players as follows (as explained esrlier):
Salim Malik Rs. 10 lac

Wasim Akram Rs. 3 lac

Mushtaq Ahmad Rs. 3 lac

Ata-ur-Rehman Rs. 1 lac

Waqar Younis Rs. 1 lac

Inzamam-ul-Haq Rs. 1 lac

Akram Raza Rs. 1 lac

Saeed Anwar Rs. 1 lac



It may be recommended inter alia that a watch-dog Review Committee be formed to deal with future allegations if any. Further that all Pakistani cricket players should declare their assets at the time they start their career at the national level and annually submit their asset forms to the Pakistan Cricket Board. A zero tolerance approach be taken against match-fixing in the future and strict discipline generally be maintained.






(Justice Malik Muhammad Qayyum)

Commission
 

Xuhaib

International Coach
its incredible how a lot of the tainted players were allowed to get back in the system in different capacities when the report clearly states that not of these players should ever again be part of the Pakistan cricket system.

Also it seems Latif is not as big an angel as he tries to showcase himself he clearly tried to hide evidence against his friends who were equally guilty in crime.
 

BoyBrumby

Englishman
The report got a little publicity after the spot fixing saga first broke, mainly because Mushie is now England's spin coach. Wasn't exactly a clamour for his dismissal, but Flower felt the need to make a public statement that he was happy with Mushtaq's position with us. From cricinfo.
 

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*bookie named Hanif Cadbury*

Excellent name.

Did he offer a few sweeteners to the Pakistani players? :ph34r:
 

Xuhaib

International Coach
still remember the Sharjah game vs England Wasim scored 4 of 19 balls and made absolutely no effort to pick up scoring even though he was middling every thing was one brutal wtf? inning.
 

Teja.

Global Moderator
Waqar's performances in those games:-

6 wickets in 4 ODIS @ 27.5

7 wickets in 1 Test @ 23.1

Wasim's performances in those games:-

4 wickets in 5 ODIS @ 41.25

5 wickets in 1 Test @ 31.8
 

chicane

State Captain
Waqar's performances in those games:-

6 wickets in 4 ODIS @ 27.5

7 wickets in 1 Test @ 23.1

Wasim's performances in those games:-

4 wickets in 5 ODIS @ 41.25

5 wickets in 1 Test @ 31.8
The batsmen underperforming contributed more to those defeats though.

Also, Salim Malik's stats from those games:

Avg 20.5 @ SR 43 in 1 test.

Avg 17 @ SR 52 in 4 ODIs.
 

Faisal1985

International Vice-Captain
And here we stand yet again.

I can hardly believe that Saeed Anwar was also involved. I was quite assured of him being clean of this...simply unbelievable.
 

Fusion

Global Moderator
And here we stand yet again.

I can hardly believe that Saeed Anwar was also involved. I was quite assured of him being clean of this...simply unbelievable.
Most of the Pakistani cricket “Mullah’s” were at one point deeply associated with match fixing. That includes Anwar, Inzi, and Mushi. It’s my personal opinion (with no factual basis at all) that the match-fixing scandal actually helped turn them towards religion. After the tragic death of Anwar’s kid, he turned deeply religious. The others, led by Inzi, soon followed. I think the combination of these two events had a deep psychological impact on the said players and they turned towards religion to cope. All IMHO of course.
 

Faisal1985

International Vice-Captain
Most of the Pakistani cricket “Mullah’s” were at one point deeply associated with match fixing. That includes Anwar, Inzi, and Mushi. It’s my personal opinion (with no factual basis at all) that the match-fixing scandal actually helped turn them towards religion. After the tragic death of Anwar’s kid, he turned deeply religious. The others, led by Inzi, soon followed. I think the combination of these two events had a deep psychological impact on the said players and they turned towards religion to cope. All IMHO of course.
I would certainly agree citing the general mentality of our people to commit sins and other gunnahs all life long (in there view) and in the days when they think its about time to quit they turn to religion to ask for forgiveness by growing a beard and reciting Naats and stuff. Look at Junaid Jamshaid the singer from Vital Signs....all his life made some decent music and now believes he sinned and turned to religion.

I met Anwar personally once in NJ during a double wicket tournament. His personality just spoke otherwise. I wonder if some of these "good characters" were forced into this stuff...i guess we will never know...
 

tooextracool

International Coach
Agree with Imran Khan on this. For match- fixing to occur on the kind of scale with which it happened in the 90s, the captain has to be involved. To me it sounds like pretty much everyone interrogated had some sort of involvement, I've long opined that Akram was as much of a lynch-pin behind the entire thing but he quite clearly had the connections to somehow extricate himself. Its hard to rate a bowler like Akram because it is painfully obvious that he was as talented and as good as anybody in the history of the game but he underperformed quite often and on purpose, that it is quite sad.
 

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Agree with Imran Khan on this. For match- fixing to occur on the kind of scale with which it happened in the 90s, the captain has to be involved. To me it sounds like pretty much everyone interrogated had some sort of involvement, I've long opined that Akram was as much of a lynch-pin behind the entire thing but he quite clearly had the connections to somehow extricate himself. Its hard to rate a bowler like Akram because it is painfully obvious that he was as talented and as good as anybody in the history of the game but he underperformed quite often and on purpose, that it is quite sad.
AWTA. It's a shame because I've been a big fan of Akram over the years. Top of the world in '92 at the MCG at the age of 25 and then he had to go and get involved in this nonsense. One wonders when and why it all went wrong.
 

TT Boy

Hall of Fame Member
Waqar's performances in those games:-

6 wickets in 4 ODIS @ 27.5

7 wickets in 1 Test @ 23.1

Wasim's performances in those games:-

4 wickets in 5 ODIS @ 41.25

5 wickets in 1 Test @ 31.8
Wasim bowled "ok" in the 1999 WC games which Ali Bacher, Majid Khan and Salem Malik said were thrown (defeats to Bangladesh and India). Though Wasim did send down 8 wides and 4 no-balls in the Bangladesh game. Malik failed miserably in both games however.
 

AaronK

State Regular
I just think if Pakistan wasn't ban for the 90s match fixing, they shouldn't be ban for the current match fixing..but if you look at it.. nothing has changed over the years.. if in the past there were 7 to 8 players.. in current match fixing it has been released that over 10 players have been involved at some point on and off..

guys like Shaoib malik, Kamran akmal, Umar akmal, Rana navid, Salman Butt, M Asif and afew other young cricketers have been involved on and off..so this could be used agaisnt them.. when considering a ban on them.. I personally wish that icc could investigate and go as deep as possible before they make their final decisioin.. I am sure that the trio of Salman, aamir and asif aren't the only one.. once the investigation is completed.. they should ban all involved players..

over the years pcb have failed to clean up the match fixing and other currption in pakistan.. it is time of icc to step in and clean cricket.. if PCB refused to comply.. then pakistan should be ban from playing cricket.
 

AaronK

State Regular
Most of the Pakistani cricket “Mullah’s” were at one point deeply associated with match fixing. That includes Anwar, Inzi, and Mushi. It’s my personal opinion (with no factual basis at all) that the match-fixing scandal actually helped turn them towards religion. After the tragic death of Anwar’s kid, he turned deeply religious. The others, led by Inzi, soon followed. I think the combination of these two events had a deep psychological impact on the said players and they turned towards religion to cope. All IMHO of course.
ok.. wasn't Inzi involved in match fixing in ICL afew years ago? and inzi wasn't the only one.. I heard other mullahs like M. yousuf, Mushtaq ahmad, saqalin mushtaq and afew other once were involved too. the point i am trying to make is that.. religion has nothing to do.. yes in Islam it is haram to gamble and fix matches.. but I wish some of the pakistani players think about the immorality of match fixing.. the only thing they think about is how to make money.. i bet guys like salman butt could sell his mother and sister for money.. well selling ur country for money means the same as that..
 

Xuhaib

International Coach
one thing this report shows is how everyone was accusing the other person and there is a lot of trust deficit its no wonder that this side underachieved despite having so many stars.
 

Faisal1985

International Vice-Captain
one thing this report shows is how everyone was accusing the other person and there is a lot of trust deficit its no wonder that this side underachieved despite having so many stars.
Looks like the same may happen this time with reports coming that Amir dumped everything on Salman Butt... :laugh:
 

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