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Monday, 30 August 2010

'Ban them for life': England captain Andrew Strauss calls for Pakistan players found guilty of match fixing to be kicked out of cricket

England captain Andrew Strauss has called for anyone found guilty of match fixing to be banned from international cricket for life. His announcement follows allegations that Pakistani bowlers Mohammad Aamer and Mohammad Asif deliberately bowled no balls during the final Test against England at Lord's as part of a betting scam. Four players including the captain and vice-captain were questioned by Scotland Yard over claims that they took cash from an international betting racket. ‘If someone is proven to categorically be guilty then the only way forward is for them not to play international cricket again,’ said the England captain...read more...