International Cricket Council
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ICC unhappy with Mushtaq's presence in England's dressing room
Cricket News on Big News Network &bull 46 Minutes Ago
In the wake of the spot-fixing scandal in the Pakistani team, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said it is unhappy with the presence of Mushtaq Ahmed -- who was implicated in the 2000 match-fixing scandal -- as England's spin bowling… Full Story »
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Punish youngsters if found guilty: Pak ambassador
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Pak ambassador feels the tainted trio must be punished if found guilty.[ AFP] Pakistan's High Commissioner to Britain might be stoutly defending the players implicated in the 'spot-fixing' scandal but the country's ambassador to the United Nations Abdullah Haroon feels… Full Story »
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Gentleman's game haunted by underworld
Dawn.com Cricket News &bull 1 Hour Ago
NEW DELHI: The betting scandal involving Pakistan cricketers in England has revived fears about the influence of shadowy underworld dons who have form in subverting the "gentlemen's game". The middleman who gave undercover British reporters exact details of no-balls to be bowled by Mohammad Amir and Mohammad Asif during the Lord's Test against England said he worked for an "Indian party". The alleged link to unidentified… Full Story »
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Mani slams PCB
Cricket 365 &bull 1 Hour Ago
The former head of the International Cricket Council criticised the Pakistan Cricket Board on Friday for its handling of the fixing scandal that has engulfed the sport. Ehsan Mani, president of the ICC from 2003-06, told The Associated Press that… Full Story »
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Campbell insulted by Scotland snub
Cricket 365 &bull 1 Hour Ago
Zimbabwe are smarting over the British government's advice to Scotland that they should not travel to Harare for their Inter-Continental Cup fixture in October. Campbell said: "We have 10 Englishmen playing cricket and coaching in Zimbabwe, including our national coach… Full Story »
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ICC could probe Sydney Test
Cricket News on Big News Network &bull 1 Hour Ago
The International Cricket Council has acknowledged that the current investigation into 'spot-fixing' allegations at Lord's could be extended to look at Pakistan's dramatic collapse against Australia i... Full Story »
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India-SL match was suspicious: Bookie
That's Cricket on One India &bull 1 Hour Ago
Mumbai: As the cricketing world has been buzzing around with reports of spot-fixing, a top bookmaker in India has claimed that the December 15, 2009 India- Sri Lanka One-day match at Rajkot was suspicious. A bookmaker who strictly maintains that… Full Story »
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Asif, Amir dropped from awards nominees
Cricket 365 &bull 1 Hour Ago
Embattled Pakistan bowlers Mohammad Amir and Mohammad Asif, currently embroiled in a corruption storm, have been dropped from the International Cricket Council's annual awards list. Amir and Asif, as well as Test captain Salman Butt, are all being investigated following… Full Story »
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Pakistan team arrives in Cardiff as police inquiry continues
Cricket News on Wales Online &bull 1 Hour Ago
Pakistan's cricket team has arrived in Cardiff for the 20/20 internationals against England, as three players were released last night without charge over match fixing allegations. Test captain Salman Butt and bowlers Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Aamer were interviewed separately by detectives at… Full Story »
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Ehsan Mani slams PCB, Pak High Commission's role in 'spot-fixing' scandal
Cricket News on Big News Network &bull 2 Hours Ago
Former International Cricket Council (ICC) President Ehsan Mani has slammed the Pakistan Cricket Board for its handling of the 'spot-fixing' scandal. Mani said that the PCB had done nothing except talk about playing those players until proven guilty. Everyone involved… Full Story »
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ICC to investigate dodgy Sydney Test
Cricket 365 &bull 2 Hours Ago
The International Cricket Council admits the current investigation into 'spot-fixing' allegations against three Pakistan players could be extended to cover the country's dramatic collapse against Australia in Sydney earlier this year. Australia held an 80-run lead with only two wickets in hand… Full Story »
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Pak's verbal war against the ICC continues
Cric Buzz &bull 2 Hours Ago
Pakistan High Commissioner to Britain continued to blame the ICC for the conspiracy.[ AFP] Launching yet another scathing attack on the ICC, Pakistan's High Commissioner to Britain Wajid Shamsul Hasan said by dropping Mohammad Aamer from the list of its'… Full Story »
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Foul-mouthed KP set for disciplinary action
Cricket 365 &bull 2 Hours Ago
Kevin Pietersen will face disciplinary action over his foul-mouthed Twitter faux pas, in which he accidentally announced his dropping from the England team. Out-of-form Pietersen told followers of his feed three days ago that he would not be selected when England announced their NatWest Twenty20 and one-day international squads to face Pakistan.… Full Story »
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Butt, Asif, Amir not charged by police
Cricket 365 &bull 2 Hours Ago
Test captain Salman Butt and bowlers Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Aamer were all questioned separately by detectives at Kilburn police station in north-west London. Speaking outside the station after they had left, their lawyer, Elizabeth Robertson, said they had attended… Full Story »
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Flower stands by axed KP
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Kevin Pietersen will have to face a disciplinary hearing over his foul-mouthed Tweet - but can count on the support of England as they try to ensure he regains his best form in time for the Ashes. England coach Andy… Full Story »
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Amir, Asif, Butt questioned by British police
Dawn.com Cricket News &bull 2 Hours Ago
Bowlers Amir and Asif and Test captain Butt were all released without charge after voluntarily appearing at a police station near the "home of cricket", Lord's in north London, their lawyer said. At no time were they placed under arrest,… Full Story »
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ICC withdraws Asif and Amir's names from annual awards list
Cricket News on Big News Network &bull 2 Hours Ago
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has withdrawn the names of suspended Pakistan fast bowlers Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Amir from its annual awards list. Asif was nominated for Test player of the year, while Amir was nominated in the emerging… Full Story »
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'England's effort should not be tarnished': Trott
That's Cricket on One India &bull 2 Hours Ago
London: England batsman Jonathan Trott, who had hit 184 and shared a world record eighth-wicket stand of 332 with Stuart Broad in the Lord's Test against Pakistan, admits that he is shocked by all the spot-fixing scandal. He also feels… Full Story »
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Criminal charges on trio unlikely in 'spot-fixing' scandal: Former PCB chief
vCricket &bull 2 Hours Ago
Islamabad, Sep 4: Former Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Shaharyar Khan has said that criminal charges are unlikely to be upheld against captain Salman Butt, Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Amir, who are embroiled in a 'spot-fixing' scandal. I don't think it… Full Story »
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PCB's failure to take action 'forced' ICC to suspend players: Former selectors
vCricket &bull 3 Hours Ago
Karachi, Sep 4: The failure of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to take action against the three players accused of 'spot-fixing' forced the International Cricket Council (ICC) to intervene by suspending them, former selectors have said. The ICC provisionally suspended captain… Full Story »
