Phones confiscated, players sent home: Fixing cloud hangs over Pakistan cricket again
The Pakistan Cricket Board has initiated a disciplinary inquiry and dropped several players and coaches following a poor performance against England. Reports suggest the investigation involves the confiscation of players' devices, hinting at potential match-fixing concerns.
Why it matters
Allegations of match-fixing threaten the integrity of international sports and can lead to significant institutional instability within national cricket boards.
NEW DELHI: The ghost of match-fixing has returned to haunt the Pakistan cricket team and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) during the ongoing three-match Test series against England. After losing the second Test by 194 runs at Lord's, PCB decided to drop Mohammad Rizwan, Salman Ali Agha, Imam-ul-Haq, Ali Usman, Khurram Shahzad, Aamir Jamal and Muhammad Awais Zafar. Sarfaraz Ahmed, the head coach, and Umar Gul, the bowling coach, were also released from their duties.In their place, seven players have been drafted into the squad, including five yet to make their international debuts.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in