“They mention that they are entirely innocent in the whole episode and shall defend their innocence as such.”
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Pakistan win against Somerset but down to 11
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Troubled Pakistan get loud support in warmup match
A small but fiercely devoted coterie of Pakistan fans gave loud support to their team in a match against Somerset. -
Mixed reaction to decision to drop Pakistan players
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Butt, Amir, Asif dropped from Pakistan side
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Hauritz, Hughes in Australia Test squad for India
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Pietersen says sorry for rant after England axing
"It was a mistake that the tweet went out there. It wasn't anything against the England selectors or the England set-up."
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Warne calls for life bans for guilty players
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Sponsor dumps Aamer over betting scandal
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Indian film drops Pakistan’s Asif
Asif was dropped from the film after he was embroiled in betting scam allegations. -
Broad, Swann want series to go on
“With nothing proved, I will have no problem whatsoever about who I play against.” -
Cricket in turmoil
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The ‘fake sheikh’ who shook cricket
He poses as a sheikh to gain his largest trust.
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SPOT-FIXING SCANDAL
A British journalist narrates the day’s events at Lord’s as Pakistan took to the field after a night of turmoil.
ICC’S ROLE
“The ICC and the ACSU are on the job, but they still need to do a lot more to ensure such things don’t happen.”
BLACK MONEY
“Betting happens in every match and does not always have to do with the end result,” said a regular gambler.
'TARNISHED JEWELS'
The lack of grooming, guidance and sudden fame may have proved to be a lethal cocktail.
SHAKEN TO THE CORE
All the players involved must be banned for life because they have let the whole nation and the fans down: Sarfraz Nawaz
PAKISTAN'S RISING STAR
Eight months short of his next birthday, Mohammad Amir is already Test cricket’s most successful 18-year-old bowler.




