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4th November, 2011
The bucks stop here
As the spot-fixing trial unfolded before us, I couldn’t help but feel a little ashamed. Not for the cricketers involved, mind you. The last year…
As the spot-fixing trial unfolded before us, I couldn’t help but feel a little ashamed. Not for the cricketers involved, mind you. The last year…
3rd November, 2011
Amir, Asif and Butt sentenced to jail
LONDON: A British judge jailed disgraced former Pakistan cricket captain Salman Butt, two of his bowlers and their agent Thursday…
LONDON: A British judge jailed disgraced former Pakistan cricket captain Salman Butt, two of his bowlers and their agent Thursday…
3rd November, 2011
Amir’s mother accuses Salman Butt
CHANGA BANGIAL: Relatives wept and professed the innocence of their loved ones on Thursday as a London court jailed three Pakistani cricketers for fixing parts…
CHANGA BANGIAL: Relatives wept and professed the innocence of their loved ones on Thursday as a London court jailed three Pakistani cricketers for fixing parts…
3rd November, 2011
3rd November, 2011
Judge rejects Aamir’s claim
The fast bowler had claimed that he was only involved in one episode of spot-fixing.
The fast bowler had claimed that he was only involved in one episode of spot-fixing.
13th July, 2011
Amir could face an extension to his ban: source
ISLAMABAD: Banned Pakistan fast-bowler Mohammad Amir faces the possibility of an extension on his suspension after breaching his suspension, sources in the International Cricket Council…
ISLAMABAD: Banned Pakistan fast-bowler Mohammad Amir faces the possibility of an extension on his suspension after breaching his suspension, sources in the International Cricket Council…
29th June, 2011
I will continue playing cricket with my fans: Amir
ISLAMABAD: Banned Pakistan cricketer Mohammad Amir plans to stay in London until the Scotland Yard makes a decision in the spot-fixing case and will be…
ISLAMABAD: Banned Pakistan cricketer Mohammad Amir plans to stay in London until the Scotland Yard makes a decision in the spot-fixing case and will be…
19th May, 2011
I hope this crisis is resolved soon: Amir
LAHORE: Former Pakistan paceman Mohammad Amir on Thursday left for London where he is set to face a criminal trial for corruption charges over alleged…
LAHORE: Former Pakistan paceman Mohammad Amir on Thursday left for London where he is set to face a criminal trial for corruption charges over alleged…
1st May, 2011
Latif backs Tillakaratne’s match-fixing claims
KARACHI: Former Pakistan cricket captain Rashid Latif has backed ex-Sri Lanka skipper Hashan Tillakaratne’s claims that match-fixing was deeply rooted in the subcontinent and that…
KARACHI: Former Pakistan cricket captain Rashid Latif has backed ex-Sri Lanka skipper Hashan Tillakaratne’s claims that match-fixing was deeply rooted in the subcontinent and that…
17th March, 2011
Asif, Amir and Butt given bail
LONDON: Three Pakistan cricketers, accused of taking bribes to fix parts of a test match in England last year, told police the incidents were coincidental…
LONDON: Three Pakistan cricketers, accused of taking bribes to fix parts of a test match in England last year, told police the incidents were coincidental…
14th February, 2011
NBP terminates Asif, Amir, Butt’s contracts
KARACHI: Pakistan’s largest bank said Monday it had decided not to renew the contracts of three leading cricketers banned on corruption charges. Salman Butt, Mohammad…
KARACHI: Pakistan’s largest bank said Monday it had decided not to renew the contracts of three leading cricketers banned on corruption charges. Salman Butt, Mohammad…
8th February, 2011
There must be a lesson for me in all of this: Amir
LONDON: Pakistan quick Mohammad Amir has promised to come back from the “worst day of my life” after receiving a five-year ban from cricket for…
LONDON: Pakistan quick Mohammad Amir has promised to come back from the “worst day of my life” after receiving a five-year ban from cricket for…
8th February, 2011
Waqar speaks, Afridi declines to comment on ICC bans
LAHORE: Pakistan coach Waqar Younis and team manager Intikhab Alam called Tuesday for a fresh start for the national side after three key players were…
LAHORE: Pakistan coach Waqar Younis and team manager Intikhab Alam called Tuesday for a fresh start for the national side after three key players were…
7th February, 2011
Ijaz Butt terms ban on players “regrettable”
KARACHI: The head of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Monday said lengthy bans given to three Pakistani players for spot-fixing were “regrettable” but promised…
KARACHI: The head of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Monday said lengthy bans given to three Pakistani players for spot-fixing were “regrettable” but promised…
6th February, 2011
‘Players must appeal against ban if innocent’
ISLAMABAD: Former cricketers have urge Pakistan’s banned trio to appeal against International Cricket Council’s (ICC) decision to suspend them if they consider themselves innocent.…
ISLAMABAD: Former cricketers have urge Pakistan’s banned trio to appeal against International Cricket Council’s (ICC) decision to suspend them if they consider themselves innocent.…
6th February, 2011
Bans not lenient: ICC chief
DOHA: The International Cricket Council’s chief executive Haroon Lorgat on Sunday said three Pakistan players — Salman Butt, Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Amir —…
DOHA: The International Cricket Council’s chief executive Haroon Lorgat on Sunday said three Pakistan players — Salman Butt, Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Amir —…
6th February, 2011
PCB will not appeal against bans: Ijaz Butt
KARACHI: Pakistan will not appeal against the five-year bans imposed on Salman Butt, Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Amir for corruption, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)…
KARACHI: Pakistan will not appeal against the five-year bans imposed on Salman Butt, Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Amir for corruption, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)…
6th February, 2011
Amir to continue training but end of the road for Butt and Asif?
LONDON: Salman Butt faces the end of his international career after bearing the brunt of the blame for the corruption scandal which has resulted in…
LONDON: Salman Butt faces the end of his international career after bearing the brunt of the blame for the corruption scandal which has resulted in…
6th February, 2011
Butt, Amir maintain innocence, will appeal
KARACHI: Salman Butt and Mohammad Amir returned to Pakistan on Sunday and pledged to clear their names of corruption charges that earned them bans of…
KARACHI: Salman Butt and Mohammad Amir returned to Pakistan on Sunday and pledged to clear their names of corruption charges that earned them bans of…
6th February, 2011
I don’t agree with the 10-year ban: Salman Butt
LAHORE: Former Pakistan cricket captain Salman Butt said Sunday he was “disappointed” by a 10-year ban imposed on him by an anti-corruption tribunal and would…
LAHORE: Former Pakistan cricket captain Salman Butt said Sunday he was “disappointed” by a 10-year ban imposed on him by an anti-corruption tribunal and would…
