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Pakistan Ban Bowler Irfan For One Year

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Pakistan have suspended fast bowler Mohammad Irfan for one year and fined him $1,000 after he admitted failing to report approaches by bookmakers linked to spot-fixing, cricket authorities said Wednesday. The 34-year-old said he had not spoken out at the time because he was under mental stress following the death of his parents. “I accept … Read more

Pakistan Suspend Fifth Player In Spot-Fixing Case

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Pakistan cricket authorities Friday charged and suspended international player Shahzaib Hasan in an ongoing case over spot-fixing during a recent Twenty20 league. The widening scandal, which has so far ensnared four other current or former national stars, has tainted the recently completed Pakistan Super League (PSL), hailed as a step towards restoring international cricket in … Read more