2010 spot-fixing: When Amir, Butt and Asif brought shame to Pakistan cricket
The Pakistan Cricket Board has initiated an investigation into the conduct of its national team during their tour of England following a series of poor performances. The board has removed key coaching staff and recalled several players, citing concerns that go beyond cricket.
Why it matters
The investigation into player conduct and potential match-fixing allegations threatens the integrity and stability of international cricket.
England has not often been a happy place for Pakistan cricket in recent times. In the ongoing three-Test series, Pakistan have already lost the first two matches by big margins. They suffered an innings defeat in the series opener at Headingley before losing the second Test at Lord's by 194 runs. The third Test is set to begin at Edgbaston on Wednesday.However, what followed the defeat at Lord's surprised even those familiar with the unpredictable nature of Pakistan cricket.The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) sent seven players home and called up another seven, with five of the replacements uncapped at Test level.The PCB also removed Test coach Sarfaraz Ahmed and bowling coach Umar Gul. They were replaced by Pakistan's white-ball coaches Mike Hesson and Ashley Noffke.Salman Ali Agha, who captained Pakistan at Headingley in the absence of the injured Babar Azam, was among those sent home.
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