Pakistan match-fixing claims: England players do not want to face accused trio

31 Aug 2010

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/cricket/international/england/7974258/Pakistan-match-fixing-claims-England-players-do-not-want-to-face-accused-trio.html


The England players say they will not play against the three Pakistan players accused of
match-fixing, this is to prevent doubt about the credibility of the match. They took this stand, because they feel that the International Cricket Counsel is failing to take definite action against the three in this serious matter. They should be suspended or other measurement must be taken so they can not play upcoming Sunday in Cardiff. They will not refuse to play if no decision is taken, because they are professionals. But they think it is in everybody’s advantage if the suspects do not play.


I think that the three accused should not even travel with their team, until these accusations are cleared out. The Pakistan government is trying to create doubt saying that it could be a conspiracy against the team. It seems that this had happened in the past. But I reckon the chance very small that it is a conspiracy. Either way, it is about what should be done until the allegations are sort out. Until then, they should be put on none active.