‘Tainted’ Pak players face hanging if found guilty by Lahore High Court for high treason
August 31st, 2010 - 12:28 pm ICT by ANILahore, Aug 31(ANI): Seven Pakistani players, allegedly involved in the Lord’s Test match-fixing scandal, are facing charges of high treason under Article 6 of the constitution, an offence punishable by death in the country.
It comes after a petition filed by Chaudhry Ishtiaq Ahmad, a lawyer, in the Lahore High Court requested to initiate proceedings against the cricketers.
According to The Daily Times, the petitioner stated that the players, by indulging in match fixing, had tarnished the image of the country.
“The players have seriously damaged the already-bad reputation of Pakistani players in the world of cricket and deserve severe punishment,” the newspaper quoted Ahmad, as saying.
He insisted that all the accused players should be arrested on their return to Pakistan, adding that Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Ijaz Butt should also be included in the investigation.
In the most sensational sporting scandal ever, it has been claimed that Pakistan fast bowlers Mohammad Amir and Mohammad Asif had delivered three no-balls to order.
According to The News of the World, London-based agent Mazhar Majeed is the alleged man behind the 150,000-pound betting scam.
The tabloid claims that they have footage of Majeed accepting money, and in return, he detailed what would happen and when on the field of play next day.
It also claims that Majeed had identified Pakistan captain Salman Butt as the ringleader.
He also named wicket keeper Kamran Akmal, and a total of seven corrupt cricketers. (ANI)
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