England have demanded an apology from Pakistan cricket chairperson Ijaz Butt for his allegations that England players had engaged in match-fixing.

Pakistan cricket chief Ijaz Butt denied accusing England players of match-fixing on Monday.

Umpire Tony Hill suspected Pakistan players had deliberately bowled no-balls, but did not link the tactic to corruption, a report said on Thursday.

Three suspended Pakistan cricketers have written to the ICC about their intention to defend themselves over alleged involvement in a betting scam.

ICC boss Haroon Lorgat says fixing allegations involving three Pakistan players could be the worst corruption case in cricket since Hansie Cronje’s.

South Africa cricket has strict measures in place to protect cricketers from bookies.

Three Pakistan cricketers embroiled in illegal betting allegations were axed from the team’s tour of England on Thursday.

Three Pakistan cricketers faced a grilling on Thursday over allegations they were involved in a betting scam.