| 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 |
Mickelson says McIlroy-Woods spat overblown By DOUG FERGUSON 2010-09-29T14:52:51ZNEWPORT, Wales (AP) -- Phil Mickelson came to the defense of Rory McIlroy on Wednesday, calling him one of the classiest players in golf and his desire to play Tiger Woods is the goal of every player who wants to beat the best.... hosted.ap.org |
F1 pays tribute to former Lotus boss • Original team manager passed away at home on Monday• Bernie Ecclestone honours man who ran Lotus from 1982Formula One has paid tribute to former Lotus team boss Peter Warr after his death from a heart attack at the age of 72.The sport's commercial supremo Bernie Ecclestone said in a message on the official website that he had lost a good friend: "When Peter was in Formula One he helped me to build it to what it is today."Warr, who died at home in France on Monday, was Lotus team manager under founder Colin Chapman and went on to run the team for seven years after the Briton's death in 1982.He attended this year's season-opening Bahrain grand prix to witness the Lotus name return to the sport with Malaysian entrepreneur Tony Fernandes."Peter was a great supporter of our racing aspirations and it was fantastic to meet someone with such knowledge, spirit and passion for Lotus and for our sport," Fernandes said.Formula OneLotusguardian.co.uk © Guardian News & Media Limited 2010 | Use of this content is subject to our Terms & Conditions | More Feeds guardian.co.uk |
Titans rout Jaguars 30-3; QBs Young, Garrard leave with injuries Both teams lost their starting quarterbacks early. Vince Young of the Tennessee Titans left with a knee sprain that initially worried him enough ... 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 |