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London, Aug 31(ANI): The International Cricket Council (ICC)’s anti-corruption unit is preparing a report on the ‘match-fixing’ claims against seven Pakistan players, which is expected to be released soon.

“The reputation of the game has been tarnished and it is something we must make right. There is no question that people’s confidence will have been swayed,” The BBC quoted Haroon Lorgat, ICC Chief Executive, as saying.

“Hopefully we can reach a conclusion by the weekend. We are working hard, but it’s important to remember that an individual is innocent until proven guilty,” he added.

He further said that investigators from the ICC’s Anti Corruption and Security Unit (ACSU) were already in London conducting enquiries, and “assisting London’s Metropolitan Police with their criminal investigation”.

“If any players are found to be guilty, the ICC will ensure that the appropriate punishment is handed out. We will not tolerate corruption in this great game,” he had said.

The ICC has also stated that Pakistan’s tour of England will continue.

A British tabloid has named four Pakistani players -captain Salman Butt, Mohammad Amir, Mohammad Asif and Kamran Akmal- and three others of being involved in a spot-fixing racket.

The tabloid alleged that London-based Mazhar Majeed had paid bribes to the players to bowl ‘no-balls’ in the Lord’s Test against England.

The tabloid claimed that it has video evidence confirming involvement of the players, which it had shared with the Scotland Yard.

The video footage apparently shows the cricket agent counting out 150,000 pounds given to him by undercover journalists posing as businessmen.

Scotland Yard police had arrested Majeed on Saturday, but he was later bailed to appear before police at a future date. (ANI)