Latest articles on Spot Fixing

Bodi playing ball with CSA inquiry

Article Raeesa Pather - 14 Jan 2016

But the organisation is tight-lipped about who and how many other players are involved.

Asad Rauf denies spot-fixing allegations

Article Rajshekhar Rao - 29 May 2013

In his first public statement following allegations of spot-fixing, umpire Asad Rauf has denied all charges against him.

Shamed Asif’s father joyful at release

Article Staff Reporter - 3 May 2012

The father of disgraced Pakistan cricketer Mohammad Asif says his son's release from prison has brought an end to six months of pain for his family.

Former Pakistan cricketer set to leave jail

Article Staff Reporter - 2 May 2012

Mohammad Asif, the former Pakistan bowler, has received his marching orders from a British prison after serving six months for spot-fixing.

Former ICC head wants betting in India legalised

Article Staff Reporter - 20 Mar 2012

Ehsan Mani has advocated for the legalisation of betting in India, saying it should be better regulated because illegal betting is causing corruption.

Pakistan’s Amir claims his ‘brother’ duped him

Article Julian Guyer - 20 Mar 2012

Pakistan cricketer Mohammad Amir has expressed his anger at former teammate Salman Butt, saying Butt should not have 'involved me in all this'.

Asif to appeal ICC ban for spot-fixing

Article Staff Reporter - 8 Jan 2012

Mohammad Asif has lodged an appeal with sport's highest court against his minimum five-year ban by the ICC for spot-fixing.

Hansie Cronje match-fixing scandal to be reopened

Article Staff Reporter - 15 Nov 2011

Indian police will reopen the match-fixing scandal case involving the late South African cricket captain Hansie Cronje.

Pakistan seeks repatriation of disgraced cricketers

Article Staff Reporter - 5 Nov 2011

The Pakistan government will submit a detailed report on a recent spot-fixing case in order to repatriate three jailed cricketers.

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‘Toothless’ ICC agency needs govt help to curb corruption

Article Staff Reporter - 4 Nov 2011

A cricket historian says cricket administrators will have to join hands with governments across the world if they are to stamp out corruption.

Pakistan trio jailed for spot-fixing

Article Staff Reporter - 3 Nov 2011

Pakistan cricketers Salman Butt, Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Amir have been jailed for their roles in a spot-fixing scandal.

Cricket world reels from Butt, Asif spot-fixing verdict

Article Staff Reporter - 2 Nov 2011

Eleven years after South Africa's Hansie Cronje was banned for life for taking bribes, the cricket world has taken another match-fixing blow.

Pakistan’s Butt and Asif guilty of spot-fixing

Article Danny Kemp - 1 Nov 2011

Former Pakistan Test captain Salman Butt and fast bowler Mohammad Asif have been found guilty of involvement in a "spot-fixing" betting scam.

Pakistan players face spot-fixing trial

Article Robin Millard - 3 Oct 2011

Three Pakistan Test players are due to go on trial in London charged with spot-fixing during a match against England last year.

Pakistan cricketers charged with corruption

Article Julian Guyer - 4 Feb 2011

Pakistan cricketers Mohammad Amir, Mohammad Asif and Salman Butt have been charged with corruption offences, UK prosecution services said on Friday.

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