“PCB has come a long way since the 2010 incident”-Zaka Ashraf

Zaka Ashraf is confident and claims that PCB has placed a concrete mechanism to avoid the recurrence of disgraceful incidents like the spot-fixing saga in 2010.

By: Mohammad Asif Khan

KARACHI: The 2010 event in England rocked the very foundations of Pakistani Cricket, however, the incumbent chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is confident and claims that the PCB has placed a concrete mechanism to avoid the recurrence of such disgraceful incidents. “We [Pakistan Cricket Board] have framed a formidable code of conduct along with a strict vigilance mechanism to keep a check on such matters”, Zaka Ashraf told this correspondent for News One TV. Former Pakistan captain Salman Butt, fast bowlers Muhammad Asif and Muhammad Amir were jailed in London, while the ICC suspended the trio for their involvement in the spot-fixing scandal in 2010. “The PCB has a separate anti-corruption code and all measures are also mentioned in the players’ central contracts”, Zaka Ashraf added.

PCB gears up for strict measures to avoid repeat of 2010 incident

Salman Butt, Mohammad Amir and Mohammad Asif were banned and jailed for their involvement in spot-fixing in 2010.

By Muhammad Asif Khan

KARACHI: The Pakistan Cricket team with embark on a trip to London to participate in the prestigious Champions Trophy with two worries this time around, along with tackling with the tough oppositions, avoiding the kind of incidents that occurred in 2010 would also be in the back of everybody’s mind.

Pakistan, in 2010, went to England on a full-tour to face the home team but three of the players – Captain Salman Butt, Muhammad Asif and Muhammad Amir – were caught and later sent to jail for their involvement in the notorious spot-fixing episode.