UAE's oldest cricket stadium is all set to host the 250th one-day international on Wednesday
The International Cricket Council said that Salman Butt, Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Amir were charged with “various offenses” under the sport’s anti-corruption code relating to “alleged irregular behavior” during the fourth test against England last week — charges that could lead to life bans.
The players have been provisionally barred from all forms of cricket pending a resolution of the charges.
“We will not tolerate corruption in cricket — simple as that,” ICC chief executive Haroon Lorgat said in a statement. “We must be decisive with such matters and, if proven, these offenses carry serious penalties up to a life ban. The ICC will do everything possible to keep such conduct out of the game, and we will stop at nothing to protect the sport’s integrity. While we believe the problem is not widespread, we must always be vigilant.”
The ICC said the players have 14 days to decide if they want a hearing.
“It is important, however, that we do not prejudge the guilt of these three players,” Lorgat said. “That is for the independent tribunal alone to decide.”
Pakistan team manager Yawar Saeed declined to comment on the charges.
Earlier Thursday, the three players declared their innocence in a meeting in London with Pak
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