The trio has opted to stick with the lawyers who appeared in front of the tribunal challenging the provisional suspension and the bans. They were found guilty of corruption at tribunal’s hearing after allegations of bowling no-balls at prearranged times during the fourth Test against England.
“I had a firm stand against the punishment from the day the tribunal handed me the ban and asked my lawyer to file an appeal before the CAS,” Salman told The Express Tribune. “I still have a day to lodge my appeal and am in contact with my lawyer in England.
“I’ll definitely file the appeal today.”
Asif is preparing for his criminal case that is being carried out by the local police in England. He is also determined to file the appeal before the CAS with the help of the London-based legal firm.
Tribunal’s flexibility remains the key for the trio
The Express Tribune understands that the trio will be focusing on the tribunal’s recommendations concerning changes to the code with a view to provide flexibility in relation to the minimum sentences in exceptional circumstances. The tribunal, according to its head Michael Beloff, was prepared to hand a lower sentence had the ICC’s code allowed it.
Amir’s lawyer Shahid Karim was hopeful of a positive outcome from their appeal, insisting that the three-man tribunal had not taken into consideration Amir’s age or previous disciplinary record while making its decision.
The ICC received a final report on the prosecution of the three cricketers and hinted at a detailed review while looking to enhance the anti-corruption code and protocols and procedures following new experience amid spot-fixing.
The Pakistan Cricket Board did accept the tribunal’s decision when it was handed out but was the first full member to officially request a review of the code in light of the hefty punishment.
Published in The Express Tribune, February 26th, 2011.
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