I WAS ASKED TO FIX MATCHES — MITCHLEY

TOP SA umpire Cyril Mitchley has revealed that he was approaced with an offer of $50000 (R325000) to influence the outcome of a test match in 1994. The Star reports that Mitchley said the offer came during the match between Pakistan and Australia in Lahore. It was the final Test match in 1994. “I was called by someone in the crowd on the first morning. He offered me $50000 to ensure Pakistan did not lose the match,” said Mitchley according to The Star. He said he immediately reported the exchange to match referee John Reid.