"I have not committed anything which could stigmatise my country" : Sharjeel Khan

[Abdullah719]

Sharjeel Khan, the Pakistan opener, on Wednesday (February 22) pleaded innocence over charges of spot-fixing which led to a provisional suspension, saying he has not done anything which could bring a bad name for his country.

Sharjeel, 27, was charged for breach of the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) Anti-Corruption Code by meeting a suspicious man linked to an international betting syndicate and not reporting the approach. He and Khalid Latif were charged by the PCB on Saturday and have ten more days (14 in all) to respond to the charges.

Sharjeel was also suspended by United Bank, his domestic cricket employers, after he met the officials on Wednesday.

Facing a hostile media outside the UBL complex in Karachi, Sharjeel said: “I have been abstained by Pakistan Cricket Board not to speak to the media.”

But on the insistence of his father Sohail Khan, Sharjeel opened up: “I have not committed anything which could stigmatise my country and every thing will come before the media soon.

“PCB has forbidden me from speaking to the media, but I am sure that everything will come before the media.”

Sharjeel was charged with over four clauses of PCB’s Anti-Corruption Code while Latif’s charges are over five clauses. Latif’s additional charge is that he induced the other player to indulge in corruption.

http://www.wisdenindia.com/cricket-news/not-done-anything-to-stigmatise-pakistan-sharjeel/242927

 

[Speedster777]

Sethi is trying to trap him.

 

[waleed88]

PCB was only trying to make it easy for themselves, by making it a media fiasco, and then calling names out, hoping that pressurizing them into fixing will make the players accept to their guilty charges..

Once they confess they are guilty, they can be an example out of that look 'we are cleaning out corruption from cricket'

But they didn't, they stuck to their guns and called themselves innocent, now like the Panama case, onus is on the petitionner to prove they are guilty..

From what I see, they will have to invest quite alot to prove these players are guilty...like provide proper proofs and all.. which is a tough thing to do in a country like Pakistan...

Now PCB is in trouble...

 

[Statsman]

Would be very unfair and unfortunate on PCB's part if he is really innocent. Nothing worse than tarnishing the reputation of an honest man.

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

What is going on? Both the players have said they have done nothing so why did PCB suspend them?

 

[waleed88]

“PCB has forbidden me from speaking to the media, but I am sure that everything will come before the media.”


Like it always does

 

[Hamza_]

What is going on?

 

[marlonbrowndo]

People acting like a guilty person has never said he's innocent before. Have you all forgotten what Salman Butt said after he was accused of spot fixing?

 

[Hamza_]

People acting like a guilty person has never said he's innocent before. Have you all forgotten what Salman Butt said after he was accused of spot fixing?

We had conclusive evidence on media back then and proper details of the crime.

Here everyday there is a new statement. Also PCB were supposed to suspend Mohammad Irfan.

 

[Abdullah]

hope at last for the sharjeel brigade. yes thisnis different to spot fixers because pcb r capable of cocking up anything where as news of the world got out boys good n proper!

 

[Madplayer]

I would really like to believe him.

There are some reasons which Re causing doubts like PCB saying they have conclusive proofs and then saying they want to record confessions, then reports saying players have confessed and then pcb asking these players to stay away from media and now sharjeel saying that he is innocent. Etc etc but we cant trust anyone on this.

Lets wait for the final report.

 

[Bewal Express]

Hopefully the evidence will be provided soon. Its ironic that Sethi suspended these guys for corruption but supports a guy accused of stealing billions. Same guy, double standards.

 

[Markhor]

Yes PCB wanted to destroy their biggest cash cow in trying to frame these two players, including one of the biggest crowd pullers in the tournament in Sharjeel, so they could appear to act tough on corruption.

Forgetting the fact the individual they met with had been under PCB and ICC surveillance. Also the players are informed about individuals they are expressly forbidden to meet.

I'm sure RAW and Mossad must have been involved in this grand conspiracy too.

Some of you really should go write novels for a living.

 

[Syed1]

Hopefully the evidence will be provided soon. Its ironic that Sethi suspended these guys for corruption but supports a guy accused of stealing billions. Same guy, double standards.

That is why I have my doubts about this case from the start to finish. If a clean person had accused Sharjeel and Latif of corruption then I would have accepted it at face value, not when a person like Sethi does it.


A corrupt person can never catch corruption.

 

[marlonbrowndo]

Yes PCB wanted to destroy their biggest cash cow in trying to frame these two players, including one of the biggest crowd pullers in the tournament in Sharjeel, so they could appear to act tough on corruption.

Forgetting the fact the individual they met with had been under PCB and ICC surveillance. Also the players are informed about individuals they are expressly forbidden to meet.

I'm sure RAW and Mossad must have been involved in this grand conspiracy too.

Some of you really should go write novels for a living.

They desperately want these two to be wrongly accused because of non cricketing reasons. Politics as usual.

 

[marlonbrowndo]

If Sharjeel is guilty then I expect the usual people to keep defending him and saying how it was a conspiracy by the PCB

 

[MenInG]

“PCB has forbidden me from speaking to the media, but I am sure that everything will come before the media.”


Like it always does

Salman Butt said something similar.

 

[King-Misbah]

I hope he comes clean, even if he's clean, the PCB mafia will try their best to prove him guilty as egos get involved especially with this Sethi.

 

[srh]

Sethi is trying to trap him.

Sethi should be fired for repeatedly lying. How come he still has the job?

 

[Kakar]

"Salman Butt also said the same." "All the guilty people claim their innocence."
Yeah, right. So in future, when someone is accused of murder, judge should make his decision on some basis like "Yeah remember that guy who committed murder 7 years ago, yeah well he also claimed innocence, so this guy is obviously guilty too."

 

[LordEddardStark]

What is with you people?

A few days back you were demanding their heads on spikes and now all of you are defending him? Just because he said he was innocent? I certainly hope our criminal justice system is not based upon whims and wishes of fans like you otherwise no criminal would ever be penalized.

 

[imranyounus]

Most people against these 2 players are acting as if they have seen concrete proof of their involvement.
The fact is no such proof has been brought open.
The problem is not punishing the guilty instead it is being transparent.

Which PCB is not. So they are themselves making it a joke. Either they should bring evidence out or just be quite till the matter is clear.
By coming out in open with statements without proof is really unethical.

 

[MenInG]

"Salman Butt also said the same." "All the guilty people claim their innocence."
Yeah, right. So in future, when someone is accused of murder, judge should make his decision on some basis like "Yeah remember that guy who committed murder 7 years ago, yeah well he also claimed innocence, so this guy is obviously guilty too."

Don't overreact.

I agree but I am wary.

We were lead this path before and I am sick of that.

 

[LordEddardStark]

Mine too but not anymore. And now he blatantly tries to save his career by claiming his innocence? Another Salman butt in the making.

 

[The cricket enthusiast]

Sethi should be fired for repeatedly lying. How come he still has the job?

just try to remember who hired him ..
and theres your answer.

 

[Zohaib Shah]

If pcb went this far to accuse him there is no chance he will be in our ODI side.

 

[Kaiser_Soze]

If he is really guilty , he is gone. If he is not ,PCBs ego will make sure he is gone. Sharjeel is done i think

 

[ask_analyse_act]

should he be punished if he had refused the offer but failed to report ?

Sethi or SK said sharjeel did what he had committed to do to the bookmakers. so they should have proof for what sharjeel did. No beating around the bush for both PCB and Sharjeel.

 

[blue_champion]

Unbelievable!!! so now Sethi is entrapping Sharjeel ) just when you think you can hear every available conspiracy theory out there

 

[GoUgandaCranes]

the case with courts is that when a case goes to any court of law, any tiny benefit of doubt goes in favor of the criminal. thus many people admit their crimes in the initial phase but once they reach a court, they backtrack their initial statements and say that they were under duress and hence go free on technical grounds.

not that i am saying the legal framework is wrong or anything but it does put emphasis that the accuser of a crime has to prove beyond doubt that a crime has happened. any tiny loophole or technicality is all at times required for a person to get legal benefit.

i hope that proper inquiry is done and justice is served in whichever way this goes. fingers crossed.

 

[The_Odd_One]

Why would PCB pull out Sharjeel from PSL. It is not even in their self interest.

People who are supporting Sharjeel must be really naive. Do you think he would confess that easily? Butt kept denying it till the end. This is no different.

 

[Hamza_]

Why would PCB pull out Sharjeel from PSL. It is not even in their self interest.

People who are supporting Sharjeel must be really naive. Do you think he would confess that easily? Butt kept denying it till the end. This is no different.

If he denies and is guilty. PCB will ban him for life, If he confesses easily and is guilty PCB will be lenient.

 

[The_Odd_One]

If he denies and is guilty. PCB will ban him for life, If he confesses easily and is guilty PCB will be lenient.

Whether he confesses or not, if he is guilty, he is getting a life ban.

PCB has been pretty clear on this since the beginning.

 

[cricketerB94]

If PCB have any proof, why aren't they showing that? If I remember correctly, NOTW showed their proof first and then suspensions and punishments took place.

 

[Bewal Express]

Hate this rubbish argument people keep bringing up

You may not like it my friend but its true. Dont you find it galling that a political appointee of a Corrupt PM is talking about corrupt Cricketers?

 

[Madplayer]

Some people are overcompensating for the support that was given to the trio by declaring sharjeel guilty when its just his word against PCB's right now.

I know that in all probability he will turn out to be guilty but its still guess work.

We should wait till the final reports come out.

 

[Bewal Express]

Sethi or SK said sharjeel did what he had committed to do to the bookmakers. so they should have proof for what sharjeel did. No beating around the bush for both PCB and Sharjeel.

This matter needs to be sorted quickly, either an innocent guy has been maligned or as more likely, a criminal is at large.

 

[The_Odd_One]

If PCB have any proof, why aren't they showing that? If I remember correctly, NOTW showed their proof first and then suspensions and punishments took place.

NOTW needed publicity. PCB has already filed the charge-sheet. They hold no liability to make it public at this point.

PCB has been wrong on most occasions but this time they have handled it perfectly.

 

[Pantani]

Whatever the outcome I hope the case is resolved quickly. It would be a shame if there is insufficient evidence to convict and Sharjeel misses out on the Champions Trophy over rumours of his fixing.

 

[JibranAnsari]

So NAsir Jamshed played a dirty part

SHarjeel and LAtif were found with a bookie.

Apparently Sharjeel fulfilled his commitment with the bookie.


Still people are bashing Sethi and inclined towards believing sharjeel khan.

 

[Bewal Express]

So NAsir Jamshed played a dirty part

SHarjeel and LAtif were found with a bookie.

Apparently Sharjeel fulfilled his commitment with the bookie.


Still people are bashing Sethi and inclined towards believing sharjeel khan.

Not really, Sethi maybe a complete cretin but on the Sharjeel issue he wouldn't have done this if he didnt have a dead cert case.

 

[Pakpak]

Who's making up conspiracies?

People are simply saying let's wait and see after Sethi and SK's various contradictory statements.

 

[waleed88]

the case with courts is that when a case goes to any court of law, any tiny benefit of doubt goes in favor of the criminal. thus many people admit their crimes in the initial phase but once they reach a court, they backtrack their initial statements and say that they were under duress and hence go free on technical grounds.

not that i am saying the legal framework is wrong or anything but it does put emphasis that the accuser of a crime has to prove beyond doubt that a crime has happened. any tiny loophole or technicality is all at times required for a person to get legal benefit.

i hope that proper inquiry is done and justice is served in whichever way this goes. fingers crossed.

Exactly nobody is gonna give out a written confession and put it on a plate for you...Sethi sb has prove he needs to goto court or prove it, otherwise get ready for a defamtion lawsuit

 

[waleed88]

Yes PCB wanted to destroy their biggest cash cow in trying to frame these two players, including one of the biggest crowd pullers in the tournament in Sharjeel, so they could appear to act tough on corruption.

Forgetting the fact the individual they met with had been under PCB and ICC surveillance. Also the players are informed about individuals they are expressly forbidden to meet.

I'm sure RAW and Mossad must have been involved in this grand conspiracy too.

Some of you really should go write novels for a living.

Onus is on PCB now, Najam Sethi knows pretty well the petitioner has to provide the evidence of claims... if he has proof why hasn't he gone to court yet? If its a clear cut case then Justice will be served... we are all waiting for that to happen..

But it hasn't happened yet.. until then Sharjeel is innocent

 

[dhump]

I think Butt, Asif and Amir said the same after cheating.

So lets wait and see after all he is innocent until proven guilty.

 

[Syed1]

Why would PCB pull out Sharjeel from PSL. It is not even in their self interest.

People who are supporting Sharjeel must be really naive. Do you think he would confess that easily? Butt kept denying it till the end. This is no different.

Every criminal denies and every innocent person denies. Just because Butt denied doesn't mean Sharjeel denying it means he is guilty or not. There is no correlation.

 

[Syed1]

Some people are overcompensating for the support that was given to the trio by declaring sharjeel guilty when its just his word against PCB's right now.

I know that in all probability he will turn out to be guilty but its still guess work.

We should wait till the final reports come out.

Yes exactly. Sethi sahab became judge, jury, executioner on that first night and proudly claimed we have caught them red-handed.


Then where is the proof? If you caught them red-handed surely you must have something to prove it. Or do we take the statement of a corrupt man like Sethi on face value?

 

[blue_champion]

Yes exactly. Sethi sahab became judge, jury, executioner on that first night and proudly claimed we have caught them red-handed.


Then where is the proof? If you caught them red-handed surely you must have something to prove it. Or do we take the statement of a corrupt man like Sethi on face value?

You realize that he never claims PCB did it highhandedly....He keeps acknowledging ICC anti-corruption in every statement which tells me that pretty much ICC anti-corruption forced their hand.

Why would a guy claiming victory with pulling off the PSL try to create a controversy and that too involving one of Pakistan's brightest upcoming players?

I empathize fans don't want to swallow the bitter pill called Sharjeel but there is no hidden conspiracy here.

 

[Syed1]

You realize that he never claims PCB did it highhandedly....He keeps acknowledging ICC anti-corruption in every statement which tells me that pretty much ICC anti-corruption forced their hand.

Why would a guy claiming victory with pulling off the PSL try to create a controversy and that too involving one of Pakistan's brightest upcoming players?

I empathize fans don't want to swallow the bitter pill called Sharjeel but there is no hidden conspiracy here.

I know, I just know that Sethi is a corrupt person and do not believe him till evidence is presented against the fixers. I don't think that is such an unreasonable demand. Remember everybody is innocent until PROVEN guilty.

 

[Pakpak]

Onus is on PCB now, Najam Sethi knows pretty well the petitioner has to provide the evidence of claims... if he has proof why hasn't he gone to court yet? If its a clear cut case then Justice will be served... we are all waiting for that to happen..

But it hasn't happened yet.. until then Sharjeel is innocent

That's not how the justice system works, and I speak as an ex-lawyer.

If I see a theft, or a murder or a rape or financial fraud happening in a company etc I will report it to the police. The police and the prosecution will then investigate and prove said crime or investigate and drop all charges. I, as a citizen, don't have to prove or disprove anything. The petitioners are not prosecutors. As much as I detest Sethi, its not upto him to provide proof but upto the anti-corruption wing of PCB. This is all basic common sense, which I guess as they say isn't common.

 

[sy]

Ironic how the players are not allowed by the PCB to speak with the media but Sethi and S.Khan have said plenty about the situation! Hmmm

 

[The_Odd_One]

Every criminal denies and every innocent person denies. Just because Butt denied doesn't mean Sharjeel denying it means he is guilty or not. There is no correlation.

That's right but do you really think PCB would be that stupid? Sharjeel was their money maker. I highly doubt they would suspend him without having a proper evidence.

With that blackmailer thing in the past, the odds are stacked up against Sharjeel.

 

[cricketInsight]

Onus is on PCB now, Najam Sethi knows pretty well the petitioner has to provide the evidence of claims... if he has proof why hasn't he gone to court yet? If its a clear cut case then Justice will be served... we are all waiting for that to happen..

But it hasn't happened yet.. until then Sharjeel is innocent

Wait a minute.

PCB does not have to court. Sharjeel has not broken a law of the state. He has violated PCB's rules and guidelines. So PCB will appoint a panel which could include judges/laweyrs but doesnt have to in order to decide whether Sharjeel gets a ban.

If Sharjeel feels that the ban is inappropriate, he can challenge it in court. He can even go to court for defamation if he is deemed innocent. But PCB is not going to take Sharjeel to court. Only chance of that happening is the other way round.

 

[munda_khi]

I know, I just know that Sethi is a corrupt person and do not believe him till evidence is presented against the fixers. I don't think that is such an unreasonable demand. Remember everybody is innocent until PROVEN guilty.

By the same token Sethi is innocent until proven guilty. As far as I know, his alleged corruption is not proven in any court of law.

 

[cricketInsight]

Btw, I would like to hope that a Pakistani player is not involved in fixing especially if he is a valuable asset to the team. Also knowing the PCB has repeatedly shown its incompitence, I would hope that this may be another case of that.

However, I dont think that would be the case. PCB's handling of the issue as far as media is concerned has been terrible but that doesnt mean they have taken action without proof. But everything will be clear soon - evidence being cited by PCB doesnt look good for Sharjeel.

The other factor is that PCB also investigated other players which means that they are certain that their was corruption but they just didnt know how far it went. So I wouldnt think of this as a step taken by PCB on a whim or in eagerness.

 

[Syed1]

By the same token Sethi is innocent until proven guilty. As far as I know, his alleged corruption is not proven in any court of law.

You have a point, but explain to me why a random journalist would be made the CM of Punjab and then after that he is rewarded with position of PCB chairman, even though he doesn't have credentials for both positions.

 

[hailian]

Remember that ICC has caught these cheats first not PCB. Sethi is not even the part of PCB ACU. Please stop blaming Sethi and accept the fact that Sharjeel and Khalid were doing cheating. They will keep saying themselves innocent until proven guilty.

 

[waleed88]

Wait a minute.

PCB does not have to court. Sharjeel has not broken a law of the state. He has violated PCB's rules and guidelines. So PCB will appoint a panel which could include judges/laweyrs but doesnt have to in order to decide whether Sharjeel gets a ban.

If Sharjeel feels that the ban is inappropriate, he can challenge it in court. He can even go to court for defamation if he is deemed innocent. But PCB is not going to take Sharjeel to court. Only chance of that happening is the other way round.

They can't do that without proof, The Board also comes under the law, if Sharjeel has broken law, he will be given a chance to prove he is innocent, granted the board has enough evidence to claim he was guilty in the first place

The onus is on the board now to provide proofs because Sharjeel said he is innocent, and has responded to his charges saying he is innocent They haven't got a confession yet out of Sharjeel

 

[cricketInsight]

They can't do that without proof, The Board also comes under the law, if Sharjeel has broken law, he will be given a chance to prove he is innocent, granted the board has enough evidence to claim he was guilty in the first place

Your are missing the point. Sharjeel has not broken Pakistani laws. He has broken PCBs constitution.

He can take PCB to court for descrimination and defamation only.

 

[srh]

That's right but do you really think PCB would be that stupid? Sharjeel was their money maker. I highly doubt they would suspend him without having a proper evidence.

With that blackmailer thing in the past, the odds are stacked up against Sharjeel.

if Sethi had the best interest of Pakistan cricket then he would not have facilitate the alleged entrapment and instead he would have taken action before the match played. But as per his own admission he allowed the alleged spot fix match to be played although he knew about it beforehand. And then he also repeatedly lied that the accused have confessed. These all things point to a liar person who is not a well wisher of Pakistan cricket.

 

[munda_khi]

You have a point, but explain to me why a random journalist would be made the CM of Punjab and then after that he is rewarded with position of PCB chairman, even though he doesn't have credentials for both positions.

why it is so surprising in a country where army officers becomes chief executives of country or prime ministers were former world bank officials or chief of cricket or hockey boards were air marshals.

 

[rixxuu]

You are talking about a case between state and the accused, which happens if some one breached the law of land. here it is a case between the employer and employee as Sharjeel has breached the codes of the contract. The two parties are PCB(ICC) and the accused ones if I am not wrong.

 

[Square Drive]

Next Butt.

 

[ali2220]

I think he's lying, i do hope PCB have evidence otherwise they will end up being laughing stocks and match fixers will get away.

 

[kingusama92]

They all say the same thing.

PCB can mess up but the ICC's Anti-Corruption Unit approved this suspension too.

 

[Ilan Bluestone]

So NAsir Jamshed played a dirty part

SHarjeel and LAtif were found with a bookie.

Apparently Sharjeel fulfilled his commitment with the bookie.


Still people are bashing Sethi and inclined towards believing sharjeel khan.

Who reported this?

 

[zn426]

Can people seriously just wait for the case to play out?

There are two people who know for sure what is going on. The first is Sharjeel Khan. The other is the bookie. Why? Because they were the only two parties directly involved! If the bookie says "I did not approach Sharjeel" under oath, than Sharjeel is not guilty!
Now, if there's video or audio proof of Sharjeel and the bookie meeting, or the bookie admits to the meeting, then Sharjeel may be guilty of a failure to report, all the way up to actually agreeing to spot fix.

No one out here on this board has the actual evidence and facts. If they are there, then we will see them. If they are not, then we will not. If Sharjeel committed spot-fixing, he deserves the ban. If he did not, then he does not deserve the ban. It's really that simple.

Everything else-is SPECULATION.

 

[ali2220]

What is going on? Both the players have said they have done nothing so why did PCB suspend them?

they always say that, i'm 99 percent sure they were involve in some way, though they might not have confessed to PCB yet PCB is talking about getting their confession.

 

[Dr_Bassim]

Its funny how fans emotions swing from what players say to what players don't.

Sharjeel Khan suspended over charges of fixing in PSL - Must be Sethi's conspiracy or something

PCB says it has proof that Sharjeel fixed - Hang Sharjeel Life Ban Sharjeel

Sharjeel claims that he is innocent - Hang Sethi Sethi is a clown


No one has given adequate chance to both parties and people are just assuming the best and worst on statements given on the media.

Just shows how much Pakistani fans live this world emotionally.

 

[rhony]

There is absolutely no reason for PCB to trap SHarjeel. He's been the best ODI bat in AUstralia. Looks like a lot of wishful thinking from Pak fans

 

[Abidi110]

There is absolutely no reason for PCB to trap SHarjeel. He's been the best ODI bat in AUstralia. Looks like a lot of wishful thinking from Pak fans

Whoever think PCB is trapping them is a fool, also by now we should all know when they get caught then all of them claims that are innocent!

 

[Madplayer]

There is absolutely no reason for PCB to trap SHarjeel. He's been the best ODI bat in AUstralia. Looks like a lot of wishful thinking from Pak fans

He will most likely be found guilty but we have to still wait for the final reports before coming to concrete conclusion.

What some people are saying is PCB/sethi might have made a mistake in the beginning by coming out in public too soon and maybe it wasn't as serious as it looked to them. Now they have to prove that they were right as this has snowballed into a bigger issue.

I personally dont believe this. Its most probably wishful thinking.

 

[Syed1]

Whoever think PCB is trapping them is a fool, also by now we should all know when they get caught then all of them claims that are innocent!

Pleading not guilty is the right of every person. Even murderers who are caught with a smoking gun in their hands plead not guilty. The onus is on the prosecutor to provide evidence proving the crime. Then the defendant gives their response arguing against the produced evidence. That's how a court of law works.

Sharjeel may very well have fixed, but where is the evidence? Why hasn't Sethi sahab produced one document or audio file or picture that can be seen as evidence? If nothing else why hasn't Sethi released the screenshot of the WhatsApp conversations?

 

[Abidi110]

Pleading not guilty is the right of every person. Even murderers who are caught with a smoking gun in their hands plead not guilty. The onus is on the prosecutor to provide evidence proving the crime. Then the defendant gives their response arguing against the produced evidence. That's how a court of law works.

Sharjeel may very well have fixed, but where is the evidence? Why hasn't Sethi sahab produced one document or audio file or picture that can be seen as evidence? If nothing else why hasn't Sethi released the screenshot of the WhatsApp conversations?

Well i'm hoping he bring all that in the court of law, we don't want to see all that in front of media.
I don't like NS much but i don't think he was lying about having strong evidence.

 

[Syed1]

Well i'm hoping he bring all that in the court of law, we don't want to see all that in front of media.
I don't like NS much but i don't think he was lying about having strong evidence.

Sethi has no evidence.. he was banking on both players confessing which they obviously haven't (and are well within their rights to do so). We shall see what he 'produces' in court.

 

[Indiafan]

We had conclusive evidence on media back then and proper details of the crime.

Here everyday there is a new statement. Also PCB were supposed to suspend Mohammad Irfan.

People like you were still questioning the pics and videos even then. till the courts actually sentenced them

 

[Abidi110]

Sethi has no evidence.. he was banking on both players confessing which they obviously haven't (and are well within their rights to do so). We shall see what he 'produces' in court.

If they have fixed then i hope you are wrong as i want to see them punished, but had NS been lying, he should be sacked.

 

[Indiafan]

Sethi has no evidence.. he was banking on both players confessing which they obviously haven't (and are well within their rights to do so). We shall see what he 'produces' in court.

Yes so Sethi sabotaged his own league based on a hunch? Why? How did it profit him?

 

[ahmedwaqas92]

As much as I despise Sethi, and trust me I despise him to no ends, the allegations here could have some shred of truth in them. If you guys recall when Sharjeel and Khalid were summoned to the PCB HQ from Dubai why during the entire flight Sharjeel was crying ?? A guilty man would never cry would he !! and that too when he is by himself.....

Plus the OG Fat Fixer aka Big Nas and that bookie dude were arrested based on the current allegations that are flying around in this particular case. Even though ineptness and PCB administration are synonyms why would a foreign law enforcement agency arrest two blokes if proper and concrete evidence wasn't provided to them before hand.

I love Sharjeel and Khalid as much as any other fan out there and would trade them for Sethi taking the fall and rotting in prison any day of the week but clearly there may have been something these two might've done that led them to get involved into this mess.

I am hoping against hope that both these guys come out unscratched as no one has yet produced any thing on the media as evidence, but looking at the chain of events this outcome is looking highly unlikely. However, if they do come out without any ban or something, Sethi should answer why he dragged the name of a Pakistani Product into controversy when there was nothing concrete in terms of evidence against these two.......

 

[Indiafan]

Would be very unfair and unfortunate on PCB's part if he is really innocent. Nothing worse than tarnishing the reputation of an honest man.

Innocent of what? Why was Symonds banned? Why was Sreesanth given life ban? What evidence was there?

A private organization does not need as much evidence as a court of law. Boards have banned players for life for indiscipline with much lesser proof than even here. A private organization is free to ban a player just for indiscipline alone, you do not need proof as a court of law does