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Suspended Pakistan players to contest charges
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September 16, 2010, Thursday
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THREE suspended Pakistan cricketers announced they will contest ICC corruption charges as a fourth player was questioned by British police over spot-fixing allegations.
The International Cricket Council charged test captain Salman Butt and bowlers Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Amir under its anti-corruption code on September 2 over claims relating to the test against England at Lord's last month.
There was also an ongoing investigation by British police, who questioned Pakistan fast bowler Wahab Riaz under caution in London on Tuesday.
The police, after interviews, allowed the initial trio to return to Pakistan after they agreed to return if needed.
"Mohammad Amir, Mohammad Asif and Salman Butt have written to the ICC indicating their intention to defend themselves in respect of the disciplinary action brought against them," the PCB's London-based lawyers said on Tuesday.
"The players have expressed concern that the ICC's investigation could prejudice the police investigation, and have requested additional time to respond fully to the charges. The ICC has granted additional time. The players remain willing to cooperate in full with the ICC."
The statement added that Riaz on Tuesday "voluntarily attended Kilburn Police Station to provide assistance in the ongoing investigation."
The News of the World accused the trio of being paid by businessman Mazhar Majeed to deliberately bowl three no-balls during the fourth and final test at Lord's. Pakistan suffered its worst test loss, by an innings and 225 runs.
The International Cricket Council charged test captain Salman Butt and bowlers Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Amir under its anti-corruption code on September 2 over claims relating to the test against England at Lord's last month.
There was also an ongoing investigation by British police, who questioned Pakistan fast bowler Wahab Riaz under caution in London on Tuesday.
The police, after interviews, allowed the initial trio to return to Pakistan after they agreed to return if needed.
"Mohammad Amir, Mohammad Asif and Salman Butt have written to the ICC indicating their intention to defend themselves in respect of the disciplinary action brought against them," the PCB's London-based lawyers said on Tuesday.
"The players have expressed concern that the ICC's investigation could prejudice the police investigation, and have requested additional time to respond fully to the charges. The ICC has granted additional time. The players remain willing to cooperate in full with the ICC."
The statement added that Riaz on Tuesday "voluntarily attended Kilburn Police Station to provide assistance in the ongoing investigation."
The News of the World accused the trio of being paid by businessman Mazhar Majeed to deliberately bowl three no-balls during the fourth and final test at Lord's. Pakistan suffered its worst test loss, by an innings and 225 runs.
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