spotfixing

Amir says he got involved over his head and panicked.

Judge due to pass sentence in spot-fixing trial today.

Majeed says a fourth player was involved in spot-fixing; Amir’s lawyer makes emotional appeal.

It’s about time that those who throw away matches and their country’s name were made to pay for their sins.

I have an inherent distrust for anything popular and in Imran Khan's new popularity, I await my I-Told-You-So moment.

England former captain says "we have only just scratched the surface, we are nowhere near solving the problem."

Majeed now faces sentencing along with the three players, also guilty of the charges.

Mohammad Amir's mother says here son's actions understandable because he was still a child, others not so forgiving.

Amir had earlier confessed to bowling deliberate no-balls during a Test match.

Former star players and cricket administrators unite to urge Pakistan to act immediately.

Mahmood's story sent shockwaves through the world of cricket, a sport founded on fair play ideals.

Australian captain Michael Clarke says there was 'no place in any sport for match-fixing of any kind.'

Salman Butt and Mohammad Asif found guilty of taking bribes for spot-fixing; Mohammad Amir had already confessed.

Cricket fraternity disgruntled shocked but want future players to ward off evil.

Faras Ghani, editor Express Tribune Sports, discusses the guilty verdict handed down to Butt and Asif.

Former manager says Pakistan known for talented players but case has stained the country's image badly.

Salman Butt's father says baby was born 30 minutes before the verdict.

Profiles of the pair, who were convicted by a jury in London of conspiracy to cheat at gambling.

Former captain Butt and opening bowler Asif were convicted at Southwark Crown Court, Press Association reported.

Majeed and Amir are facing the same charges but are not standing trial alongside Butt and Asif.

Salman, Asif’s fate in spot-fixing case to be decided soon.

Judge says bowler did not volunteer evidence.

Closing statements delivered as trial summed up in London.

Jafferjee says Salman and Asif looking to lay blame elsewhere, suggests Amir is being made the ‘sacrificial goat’.

Banned fast-bowler highlights Salman’s involvement, endures tough day.

Banned fast-bowler Asif testifies, claims undercover journalist met him twice after the scandal broke.

Prosecution grills banned captain about players’ role in ‘fixing’ activities.

Banned captain denies suggestion put across by fast-bowler’s lawyer.

Butt questioned about coincidence of three no-balls being delivered at exactly the time predicted by Majeed.

Defence lawyer insists banned cricketer had no knowledge of plan to bowl no-balls.

Court hears banned cricketer insist he was not protecting Salman Butt.

During spot-fixing hearing, Zakir gives details of payments made by the board.

Relevant officials asked to provide details of investigation.

Former investigations editor at News of the World denies that spot-fixing story was exposed through phone hacking.

Interim coach wants players’ focus on Sri Lanka series in training camp.

Majeed’s claims keep emerging as undercover journalist Mehmood’s testimony continues at the spot-fixing hearing.

Prosecution alleges Majeed and mysterious contact were floating possibility of Pakistan deliberately losing the game.

'We were very surprised to hear the report this morning' says Cricket Australia) GM Public Affairs Peter Young.

Says they were involved in match-fixing, claims revealed during Mahmood’s testimony.

Names of Riaz, Akmal brothers prompt Rizvi to follow case closely.

Butt was allegedly taped confirming that he would deliberately bat out a maiden over.

Butt, Amir and Asif face spot-fixing charges.

Pakistan fast-bowler claims to have seen England’s pace duo alter its condition.

Tourists take on Zimbabwe in final Twenty20 today, aim to seal series in Waqar’s last match as coach.

Afridi said that it remains to be seen who had entrapped Amir into committing spot-fixing.

Amir had promised honesty, integrity, plans to get hitched early to avoid controversies, and a bright career.

Confesses to bowling deliberate no-balls during Test match in England.

Education programme working, says Wasim Bari.

PCB says it did everything it could to defend the players, including hiring top British lawyers.

A year on from the scandal that ended in long bans for 3 players, Pakistani cricket still struggling to recover.