KARACHI: Former International Cricket Council (ICC) president Ehsan Mani was content with the way the ICC’s anti-corruption tribunal handled the spot-fixing hearing for the Pakistan trio and feels that the suspended cricketers will be handed harsh punishment.
Mani contended that the case will have a huge impact on the cricket world and backed the tribunal’s decision to push the final decision to February 5.
“It’s good that the tribunal is taking its time in reaching a verdict and wants to study all the available material,” said Mani. “This case’s outcome will have a big impact on the future of international cricket and I don’t think there should be any hurry in giving a decision.
“My gut feeling is that all three will be harshly punished. However, I will be very disappointed for Mohammad Amir who is the best young talent around.”
Meanwhile, former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Tauqir Zia believes that the tribunal was likely to announce severe penalties against the three players.
“I believe the delay indicates there is plenty of evidence in this case and the players are in for a tough time,” said Zia who also insisted that the tribunal should take its time in reaching a verdict as its outcome will have a big bearing on the future of cricket.
Published in The Express Tribune, January 13th, 2011.
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