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August 29, 2010

Match-fixing allegations hit England v Pakistan Test at Lord’s

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Gaurdian Report

Man arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to defraud bookmakers over no-ball deliveries during current Test at Lord’s

England’s Test match against Pakistan was embroiled in scandal last night after police arrested a man reported to be at the centre of a huge match-fixing ring. Play is due to resume at Lord’s today overshadowed by allegations that several members of the Pakistan team were involved in cheating during the game.

The News of the World alleged that two bowlers, Mohammad Amir and Mohammad Asif, delivered three deliberate no-balls against England on Thursday and Friday – in line with the predictions of an alleged middle man in London who met undercover reporters posing as members of a gambling cartel.

A police investigation is now under way and a Scotland Yard spokesman said last night: “We have today arrested a 35-year-old man on suspicion of conspiracy to defraud bookmakers.”Read More »Match-fixing allegations hit England v Pakistan Test at Lord’s