| Series set to go on amid fresh inquiry • England-Pakistan ODI series expected to continue• ECB says no England players involved in allegationsThe Pakistan Cricket Board has reacted furiously to the latest allegations of spot-fixing that are now being investigated by the ICC. Information passed by the Sun to the ICC appears to suggest that a pre-ordained scoring pattern was fulfilled by the Pakistan team during the third one-day international against England at The Oval, but the PCB is incensed that it learned of the alleged incident via the media, rather than being informed by the ICC.The statement released tonight from the board's offices in Lahore said: "The Pakistan Cricket Board is extremely perturbed by the recent allegations of corruption in the third ODI between England and Pakistan. The PCB regrets the way these allegations have been handled as, being a full member of ICC, it only came to know through media that investigations will be conducted by the ICC."The PCB feels that the ICC should repose more confidence in its members. The PCB further condemns sensationalising of these allegations which are harming cricket in general and Pakistan in particular. The ICC has been requested by the PCB through its counsel to furnish more details into these allegations. The PCB maintains a zero tolerance approach towards corruption and will continue to provide all assistance in the investigations."The England and Wales Cricket Board held an emergency meeting at noon and confirmed that Giles Clarke, the board's chairman, had written to the ICC "seeking assurances that the ICC does not have evidence which could result in either charges or suspension of players prior to the conclusion of the series". No substantive evidence has been shared with the ECB or the PCB at this stage."The ECB noted the ICC is not stating as fact that anything untoward has occurred, nor has yet been proven in relation to the third ODI between England and Pakistan. The ECB has received confirmation that no England players nor members of management are involved in any allegation."The ICC said "a full investigation is warranted", confirming that the information it received in advance about certain scoring patterns during the game appeared to be correct. The information that was passed to the ICC was said to be based on details of calls between a person based in Dubai and a bookie in Delhi.After the allegations in the News of the World three weeks ago the ICC does not wish to appear to be behind the game. The ICC even considered trying to get Friday's ODI cancelled as the stands were filling up with spectators. Its attitude this time is bullish even though the allegations seem to be far harder to substantiate than those that surfaced during the Lord's Test.Pakistan cricket betting scandalEngland v Pakistan 2010Pakistan cricket teamEngland cricket teamCricketVic Marksguardian.co.uk © Guardian News & Media Limited 2010 | Use of this content is subject to our Terms & Conditions | More Feeds guardian.co.uk |
Casey looking for another prize By DOUG FERGUSON 2010-09-23T23:58:10ZATLANTA (AP) -- Paul Casey won't be going to the Ryder Cup. He wouldn't mind a $10 million consolation.... hosted.ap.org |
Eye injury keeps Moody blue for month • Bath flanker touch and go to make All Blacks game• Picked up injury in collision with Gloucester full-backLewis Moody, the England captain on the summer tour to Australia, will be out of action for up to a month after suffering a bruised eye during Bath's Premiership defeat by Gloucester last week. The flanker may be available for England's first autumn international, against New Zealand at Twickenham on 6 November, but he may not be deemed match-fit.The England team manager, Martin Johnson, is not due to name his captain for the four-Test series until the squad is announced this month. Having dropped Steve Borthwick from the elite squad in July, his potential alternatives to Moody as captain would be the No8 Nick Easter and the centre Mike Tindall, with Jonny Wilkinson having been replaced by Toby Flood at fly-half for the past three Tests.Moody confessed to relief on Twitter that bruising, rather than a fracture, was diagnosed. "Much better news than first thought," he wrote. "Back in action soon. Thanks for all the well wishes."The Bath head coach, Steve Meehan, will be without Moody, who joined from Leicester this summer, until December because of the internationals. He said: "Lewis took a serious knock at the weekend, which is very tough on him. He was just getting used to the Bath style of play and it's equally frustrating for the rest of us to lose him at this stage in the season."We will of course make sure he receives the best possible attention to get him back on the field as and when he's ready. The only good news is it gives an opportunity for someone else to step up and fill the hole."England rugby union teamBathRugby unionguardian.co.uk © Guardian News & Media Limited 2010 | Use of this content is subject to our Terms & Conditions | More Feeds guardian.co.uk |
NFL Replay: Texans need Brian Cushing back in top form fast It was garbage time, the final minutes of an embarrassing 34-10 rout on Sunday that sent thousands streaming out of Reliant Stadium to get an ... rssfeeds.usatoday.com |
Football with history of conflict NOBODY seems quite sure why he became known as Yamaha. Some reckon it was because his small flat in Algiers was next to a motorcycle repair shop. Others say he got the nickname for the way he weaved through crowds like a scooter through traffic. His real name was Hocine Dihimi. As Yamaha he was Algerian football’s most famous fan. timesonline.co.uk |