World cricket’s governing body hope “some sort of a conclusion” can be reached in the investigation into allegations of corruption involving a number of Pakistan cricketers before Sunday’s Twenty20 clash with England. Former England player Alan Lamb calls for life bans for any guilty parties.
Haroon Lorgat, chief executive of the International Cricket Council, revealed that talks between the ICC, the England and Wales Cricket Board and the Pakistan Cricket Board yielded the agreement that any player found guilty of the claims against them should be thrown out of the sport.
The remainder of Pakistan’s tour of England was placed in question following allegations in the News of the World that seven members of the team – including captain Salman Butt, wicketkeeper Kamran Akmal and star bowlers Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Aamer – were involved with illegal betting syndicates.
