What's new

Khalid Latif likely to face ban up to 10 years for spot-fixing in PSL [Update #935]

MMHS said:
IU is not PCB's property - rich & influential people have invested in purchasing players & a fixing aligation against any of their players hurts their brand image more than the on field cricket.

There must be something much more than a picture or a dinner to send 2 PAK starting internationals back home. PCB is not that dumb to risk being sued by IU for their acts, just on suspicion.

I am not sure what actually they did, so won't comment. If it's a misunderstanding of identity, then players might get away with fines; even if they had accepted some gifts, still that's explainable as long as it's not in exchange of any on field instruction. But, if it's a case of money - these 2 are gone. Still, failing to report or inform PCB prior to attend the dinner is a punishable offence - may not be in terms of ban, but may be through heavy fine or suspension.
Click to expand...

[MENTION=79064]MMHS[/MENTION] What do you think about the issue? Can someone be so dumb to pull this off? It's really hard to believe that they could actually fix. Specially Sharjeel who could make this much money easily in a single match.

Also what do you say about Sethi? In my view he has not handled this issue very well, This has been a masala stuff and probably has damaged the league more with Sethi presenting himself as savior and coming out with words like this league is our asset and we are to save it from any sort of corruption no matter how big the players are involved. (It was even rumoured that M Irfan is even suspended lol, Though he did not play and was investigated).
 
Markhor said:
The PCB have a watchlist of individuals that they warn their players against approaching and to report them if approached.

If you have two players flouting those rules then how can you allow the players to continue the tournament, especially if they are being lured into a plot to fix ? The integrity of the tournament is at stake and if you do not take action it'll have repercussions down the line such as reduced sponsor interest, unwillingness of foreign players to play etc.

You do not suspend two internationally capped players, one of whom the golden boy of Pakistan cricket at the moment and one of the biggest crowd pullers of the PSL, without there being basis to do so.
Click to expand...

There's were ways to ban them without making everything public - specially since they don't Bhai all the details figured out and haven't finished their investigations, which means that the players may be innocent. The integrity of the tournament has already been compromised and it cannot be recovered now even if the investigations show that the players are innocent.

Don't get me wrong - I'm not saying the players are innocent - but PCB should have got their facts straight and finished their investigation before tarnishing the PSL's reputation

Thomaskutty said:
Players were warned. They were given an explanation. Nevertheless, they persisted.
Click to expand...

You are missing the point. For all we know - and for all the PCB knows until they finish their investigation - these players may be innocent, yet by acting hastily the PCB has caused irreversible damage to their cash cow
 
TalhaSyed said:
You are missing the point. For all we know - and for all the PCB knows until they finish their investigation - these players may be innocent, yet by acting hastily the PCB has caused irreversible damage to their cash cow
Click to expand...


Exactly.

If they're found innocent, Sethi has totally RUINED PSL.
 
Hamzakhalid said:
[MENTION=79064]MMHS[/MENTION] What do you think about the issue? Can someone be so dumb to pull this off? It's really hard to believe that they could actually fix. Specially Sharjeel who could make this much money easily in a single match.

Also what do you say about Sethi? In my view he has not handled this issue very well, This has been a masala stuff and probably has damaged the league more with Sethi presenting himself as savior and coming out with words like this league is our asset and we are to save it from any sort of corruption no matter how big the players are involved. (It was even rumoured that M Irfan is even suspended lol, Though he did not play and was investigated).
Click to expand...

For the first part, I explained it in another post - these things doesn't happen in a day. Players are gradually brought into a point of no return. I shouldn't name Sharjeel here, but take Amir's example - he was standing in possible 5bn PKR in next 50 years of career in cricket & media - no one is such dumb to blow that for $10000 or so.

It starts from small token - a drink or a casino pass, may a charming afternoon with a beautiful lady .... that's big for a kid of 17/18 coming from under privileged back ground, trying to make his mark in international cricket.

Couple of months later it goes to about a bit chit chat on team news, strategy, whose who ....for a bit of gift - iPhone, iPad, designer suits, hand made Gucci shoes, Harmes belts.... then it goes to dropping a catch, couple of over steps, may be a run out ...

By the time you reach to Azharuddin's status - you have too much to loose, better oblize the instructs for now what is a token money for your pay check untill caught; for people to discuss - he did that for such a piece meal ....?

For the second part, I shouldn't comment on PAK politics, but I believe Sethi's action is more politically motivated than anything else. His employer is going through hard times on corruption, therefore there was a collective effort of "improving image" & in PAK there is none better topic than cricket to do this.

Therefore, he took it as an opportunity but have overdone a bit initially on "eradication of corruption in PSL", until someone called him from Islamabad that you are jumping like the 3rd kid of a mother goat - here some people are making life uncomfortable for your show jumping - go slow. Hence the U turn, which again is a over reaction - in between this guy Sharjeel might get "halal"

Corruption in T20 leagues are very common - but take other examples of different boards, how they are handling such issues, then compare SK & Sethi's action - this my only explanation. These 2 are not Ijaz Butt or Shahid Afridi to justify their actions.
 
Markhor said:
It shows the lengths our fans go to apologise for "talented" players when they are mired in these scandals. Why would PCB tarnish their own biggest product, a multimillion dollar cash cow, by publicly suspending two players including one of the biggest crowd pullers of the tournament in Sharjeel without any basis ?

PCB have an anti-corruption unit that's working in concert with the ICC's ACU so its not just the PCB who are investigating these allegations. They've been actively surveilling various individuals on their watchlist at this tournament and it appears these two players have met with one individual on that list with one of the allegations being their failure to report the approach which IS an offence itself.

What we don't know is whether there was any substantive plot to fix and whether they agreed to do so. There'll be a tribunal so the players will get their chance to tell their side of the story.
Click to expand...

your post makes absolute sense if PCB was a honest and competent board. But we all know PCB is not honest and not competent. Plus their chairman is Sethi. Enough said.
 
srh said:
your post makes absolute sense if PCB was a honest and competent board. But we all know PCB is not honest and not competent. Plus their chairman is Sethi. Enough said.
Click to expand...

So because they are dishonest, they will wreck and ruin their own league?
 
MMHS said:
For the first part, I explained it in another post - these things doesn't happen in a day. Players are gradually brought into a point of no return. I shouldn't name Sharjeel here, but take Amir's example - he was standing in possible 5bn PKR in next 50 years of career in cricket & media - no one is such dumb to blow that for $10000 or so.

It starts from small token - a drink or a casino pass, may a charming afternoon with a beautiful lady .... that's big for a kid of 17/18 coming from under privileged back ground, trying to make his mark in international cricket.

Couple of months later it goes to about a bit chit chat on team news, strategy, whose who ....for a bit of gift - iPhone, iPad, designer suits, hand made Gucci shoes, Harmes belts.... then it goes to dropping a catch, couple of over steps, may be a run out ...

By the time you reach to Azharuddin's status - you have too much to loose, better oblize the instructs for now what is a token money for your pay check untill caught; for people to discuss - he did that for such a piece meal ....?

For the second part, I shouldn't comment on PAK politics, but I believe Sethi's action is more politically motivated than anything else. His employer is going through hard times on corruption, therefore there was a collective effort of "improving image" & in PAK there is none better topic than cricket to do this.

Therefore, he took it as an opportunity but have overdone a bit initially on "eradication of corruption in PSL", until someone called him from Islamabad that you are jumping like the 3rd kid of a mother goat - here some people are making life uncomfortable for your show jumping - go slow. Hence the U turn, which again is a over reaction - in between this guy Sharjeel might get "halal"

Corruption in T20 leagues are very common - but take other examples of different boards, how they are handling such issues, then compare SK & Sethi's action - this my only explanation. These 2 are not Ijaz Butt or Shahid Afridi to justify their actions.
Click to expand...

I also think Sethi's stance here is politically motivated and to get public sympathy for quick action against SOME people trying to harm the league which is gonna bring cricket back home.
 
Wasn't long before the conspiracies were cooked up by PP posters who've clearly done all the necessary investigations from their bedrooms.

I guess Shahzaib Hassan should win an Academy Award for his part in this Sethi/CIA/Mossad/Sharif government conspiracy:

Dawn News reported that Shahzeb Hassan had received a suspicious phone call from a man who allegedly asked to meet him in the hotel lobby. Mindful of the code of conduct, Hassan had immediately told PCB officials about the exchange.

Sources maintained that it was Hassan's tip-off that led to action being taken against the bookies.
Click to expand...

http://www.dawn.com/news/1314153/ps...should-relax-no-further-suspensions-necessary
 
PCB may be dumb.

But they are not going to suspend players on a picture.

We will hear the full story in coming days.

Yet denial will rank high among most people because it is better to assume that an incompetent board mucked up then to believe that someone you believe in let you down.

I am going to side with PCB at the moment.

Not guilty, but definitely not out of the woods or in the inferno because of a picture.

Much more than that.....
 
Dr_Bassim said:
PCB may be dumb.

But they are not going to suspend players on a picture.

We will hear the full story in coming days.

Yet denial will rank high among most people because it is better to assume that an incompetent board mucked up then to believe that someone you believe in let you down.

I am going to side with PCB at the moment.

Not guilty, but definitely not out of the woods or in the inferno because of a picture.

Much more than that.....
Click to expand...

Of course they didn't investigate on the basis of one picture - the reports have said Col Azam, member of the Pakistan anti-corruption unit, actually caught the two players with the suspected individual !

I guess Col Azam must also be given Academy Award for his role in the Sethi-Mossad-RAW conspiracy.
 
Dr_Bassim said:
PCB may be dumb.

But they are not going to suspend players on a picture.

We will hear the full story in coming days.

Yet denial will rank high among most people because it is better to assume that an incompetent board mucked up then to believe that someone you believe in let you down.

I am going to side with PCB at the moment.

Not guilty, but definitely not out of the woods or in the inferno because of a picture.

Much more than that.....
Click to expand...

That picture circulating around hasn't got anything to do with this. Infact the person pictured with the said players is supposedly a friend of many Pakistani players and resides in Dubai and has been a businessman. He isn't the bookie and that picture isn't new either.
 
So the 2 players are now allowed to play for Islamabad? hmmmm i wonder whats going on, It would help if we found out what was going on by PCB since they suspended them. Was it simply a case of they didnt inform PCB/ICC of a suspected move or is it deeper than that.
 
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">As investigations continue, the PCB has suspended the central contracts of both Sharjeel Khan and Khalid Latif <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cricket?src=hash">#Cricket</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PSL2017?src=hash">#PSL2017</a></p>— Saj Sadiq (@Saj_PakPassion) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saj_PakPassion/status/830815274068799489">February 12, 2017</a></blockquote>
<script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
 
Rumours are both players have been cleared. Just twitter rumours though, so atm it's difficult to confirm.
 
Sherlock said:
I can't see it being true tbh. I think it'll take longer than a few hours for the true facts to come out.
Click to expand...

I know. The PCB has gone too far for it to be nothing. Still Just hoping against hope.
 
Show more responsibility, Misbah tells players

Misbah-ul-Haq, Pakistan’s Test captain, on Sunday (February 12) urged his fellow players to show more responsibility in the wake of another spot-fixing scandal which has rocked the Pakistan Super League.

Misbah-led Islamabad United were jolted when Sharjeel Khan and Khalid Latif, two of their players, were expelled from the league after being found in breach of the anti-corruption code. Mohammad Irfan, another of their players, was one of three others investigated but cleared, the other two being Shahzaib Hasan of Karachi Kings and Quetta Gladiators’ Zulfiqar Babar.

Misbah is known for having played a key role in reviving the image of Pakistan cricket in the wake of the 2010 spot-fixing scandal which resulted in bans on Salman Butt, Mohammad Amir and Mohammad Asif.

He exhorted his fellow players to show more caution and responsibility.

“It was shocking to know of the incident and I was very disappointed as it has jolted the team,” Misbah told Wisden India. “I think the incident has increased our responsibilities as players. We need to show more caution which will help Pakistan cricket in the future.”

Misbah said the players needed to show more focus on the game itself. “It’s a tough situation and we should endeavour to make sure such incidents do not recur in Pakistan cricket,” he added. “I think until the investigation into the whole matter is completed, we should avoid speaking more on it.”

Last week, Misbah requested the Pakistan Cricket Board to give him more time to decide about his Test future. He stopped short of retiring after the Sydney Test last month which was Pakistan’s third straight loss on their tour of Australia, saying he would decide his future during the PSL.

http://www.wisdenindia.com/cricket-news/show-more-responsibility-misbah-tells-players/241173
 
to my knowledge, ICC passed some evidence of these two players being involved in some suspicious activity which is why their phones were taken into custody and they were sent home by PCB. This is not PCB taking action on some random selfie. PCB will investigate charges that the ICC's ACU has put forward. lets see how things unfold.
 
MRSN said:
to my knowledge, ICC passed some evidence of these two players being involved in some suspicious activity which is why their phones were taken into custody and they were sent home by PCB. This is not PCB taking action on some random selfie. PCB will investigate charges that the ICC's ACU has put forward. lets see how things unfold.
Click to expand...

how do u know this..
 
MRSN said:
to my knowledge, ICC passed some evidence of these two players being involved in some suspicious activity which is why their phones were taken into custody and they were sent home by PCB. This is not PCB taking action on some random selfie. PCB will investigate charges that the ICC's ACU has put forward. lets see how things unfold.
Click to expand...

There is a short video report on Geo news' website that says something similar. That the ICC ACU was watching them for some months, since the England tour. That the action was taken only after they finally had definite evidence. As soon as they had evidence, they brought the PCB into the mix, who then took the action of suspending them on the ACU's recommendation.
 
MRSN said:
to my knowledge, ICC passed some evidence of these two players being involved in some suspicious activity which is why their phones were taken into custody and they were sent home by PCB. This is not PCB taking action on some random selfie. PCB will investigate charges that the ICC's ACU has put forward. lets see how things unfold.
Click to expand...

Exactly.

The ICC's team was involved in this too.

It's clear there were grounds for suspension even though it's shocking to believe the PCB could do something right for once.
 
I am still dumbfounded at Sharjeel Khan's actions. Even if you are corrupt at heart, you must know that the risks of fixing in the current atmosphere greatly outweigh the benefits when your career is set up so nicely. I am fascinated by how this man's mind must work.
 
There probably is some evidence against Sharj/Khalid.

If true, should be banned for life!!!
 
Taaya said:
I am still dumbfounded at Sharjeel Khan's actions. Even if you are corrupt at heart, you must know that the risks of fixing in the current atmosphere greatly outweigh the benefits when your career is set up so nicely. I am fascinated by how this man's mind must work.
Click to expand...

Same here. I can't imagine how someone would do it especially after the trio scandal. They somehow think that nobody will catch them.
 
I'm really hoping both of them didn't actually do something and are ultimately cleared.

Then again, why would PCB kick them out of the PSL and send them home if it was mere speculation.

Please prove me wrong.
 
I am facing a dilemma a lot of others are facing too . .

There are a few types of people on this issue but all drawing parallels with 2010:

1.) Ban both of them for life . . but then they advocated a life ban for Asif, Amir and Butt too . . and that's fine cuz they're consistent with their thoughts

2.) Depending on what they did, hand them similar treatment to what Asif, Amir and Butt got

3.) Then there's a third type which is where I think I lie . . and that is:
I.) I advocated Amir to return much like a lot of others did and the primary reason behind that was:
a.) He was young . .
b.) He accepted his mistake very early in the piece . . before the court hearing in Doha . . and showed remorse . . accepted he made a mistake . . and then did the entire ICC program
II.) I do not want Asif or Butt to ever play cricket for Pakistan again because:
a.) They were NOT young! had been through the rigors of international cricket for a long time
b.) Butt was captain for god's sake!
c.) The worst out of all . . they did not accept that they did it until the very end!! They kept denying it . . went to CAS in Switzerland (for a crime they committed) . . and kept trying to fool the public . . UNTIL!!! THey realized Amir was a on a fast track back and ICC and PCB were both supporting him . . and then they decided to confess their mistake . .
AND hence, I never want them to play for Pakistan again . .

Now the dilemma is! I want Sharjeel and Khalid to get banned for life . . because . .if you can still commit this heinous crime after what these guys went through in 2010 . . and that didnt teach you a lesson, you're corrupt at heart . . you're corrupt through and through! and you don't deserve any sympathy . .

People's argument of setting the right precedent in 2010 would have not caused this to happen! I don't buy that ONE BIT! If you can do this to yourself after those 3 went to jail, spent millions on lawyers, lost their self respected, were ridiculed home and abroad, and were ripped off their bread and butter for the best part of their careers . . then even a life ban on them wouldn't have stopped this! BECAUSE THEY ARE CORRUPT THROUGH AND THROUGH . .

When I tell people that I lie in Category 3, a lot of people say that it's unfair for you to advocate a life ban on Sharjeel and Khalid but not on Amir . .


I'd love to see where all of you lie? or if there is another category . .
 
NauV said:
I am facing a dilemma a lot of others are facing too . .

There are a few types of people on this issue but all drawing parallels with 2010:

1.) Ban both of them for life . . but then they advocated a life ban for Asif, Amir and Butt too . . and that's fine cuz they're consistent with their thoughts

2.) Depending on what they did, hand them similar treatment to what Asif, Amir and Butt got

3.) Then there's a third type which is where I think I lie . . and that is:
I.) I advocated Amir to return much like a lot of others did and the primary reason behind that was:
a.) He was young . .
b.) He accepted his mistake very early in the piece . . before the court hearing in Doha . . and showed remorse . . accepted he made a mistake . . and then did the entire ICC program
II.) I do not want Asif or Butt to ever play cricket for Pakistan again because:
a.) They were NOT young! had been through the rigors of international cricket for a long time
b.) Butt was captain for god's sake!
c.) The worst out of all . . they did not accept that they did it until the very end!! They kept denying it . . went to CAS in Switzerland (for a crime they committed) . . and kept trying to fool the public . . UNTIL!!! THey realized Amir was a on a fast track back and ICC and PCB were both supporting him . . and then they decided to confess their mistake . .
AND hence, I never want them to play for Pakistan again . .

Now the dilemma is! I want Sharjeel and Khalid to get banned for life . . because . .if you can still commit this heinous crime after what these guys went through in 2010 . . and that didnt teach you a lesson, you're corrupt at heart . . you're corrupt through and through! and you don't deserve any sympathy . .

People's argument of setting the right precedent in 2010 would have not caused this to happen! I don't buy that ONE BIT! If you can do this to yourself after those 3 went to jail, spent millions on lawyers, lost their self respected, were ridiculed home and abroad, and were ripped off their bread and butter for the best part of their careers . . then even a life ban on them wouldn't have stopped this! BECAUSE THEY ARE CORRUPT THROUGH AND THROUGH . .

When I tell people that I lie in Category 3, a lot of people say that it's unfair for you to advocate a life ban on Sharjeel and Khalid but not on Amir . .


I'd love to see where all of you lie? or if there is another category . .
Click to expand...

I agree with everything!
Good post!
 
NauV said:
I am facing a dilemma a lot of others are facing too . .

There are a few types of people on this issue but all drawing parallels with 2010:

1.) Ban both of them for life . . but then they advocated a life ban for Asif, Amir and Butt too . . and that's fine cuz they're consistent with their thoughts

2.) Depending on what they did, hand them similar treatment to what Asif, Amir and Butt got

3.) Then there's a third type which is where I think I lie . . and that is:
I.) I advocated Amir to return much like a lot of others did and the primary reason behind that was:
a.) He was young . .
b.) He accepted his mistake very early in the piece . . before the court hearing in Doha . . and showed remorse . . accepted he made a mistake . . and then did the entire ICC program
II.) I do not want Asif or Butt to ever play cricket for Pakistan again because:
a.) They were NOT young! had been through the rigors of international cricket for a long time
b.) Butt was captain for god's sake!
c.) The worst out of all . . they did not accept that they did it until the very end!! They kept denying it . . went to CAS in Switzerland (for a crime they committed) . . and kept trying to fool the public . . UNTIL!!! THey realized Amir was a on a fast track back and ICC and PCB were both supporting him . . and then they decided to confess their mistake . .
AND hence, I never want them to play for Pakistan again . .

Now the dilemma is! I want Sharjeel and Khalid to get banned for life . . because . .if you can still commit this heinous crime after what these guys went through in 2010 . . and that didnt teach you a lesson, you're corrupt at heart . . you're corrupt through and through! and you don't deserve any sympathy . .

People's argument of setting the right precedent in 2010 would have not caused this to happen! I don't buy that ONE BIT! If you can do this to yourself after those 3 went to jail, spent millions on lawyers, lost their self respected, were ridiculed home and abroad, and were ripped off their bread and butter for the best part of their careers . . then even a life ban on them wouldn't have stopped this! BECAUSE THEY ARE CORRUPT THROUGH AND THROUGH . .

When I tell people that I lie in Category 3, a lot of people say that it's unfair for you to advocate a life ban on Sharjeel and Khalid but not on Amir . .


I'd love to see where all of you lie? or if there is another category . .
Click to expand...

good post. Only thing I.would like to add

The 2010 ban and jail cannot be used as an example and punishment for pak players.

The ban was by ICC and not pcb. The jail was by England and not Pakistan. Pakistani players only saw their board helping the fixers, not punishing them. So in their mind they were safe if they don't get caught in other countries.

Pcb has never punished a.single fixer. Even kaneria was banned by ecb. Players had no reason to fear pcb. What pcb does now will be the future example for pak players.
 
It is really so pathetic. PCB going all out on media but not giving any detail.

One line I read in the news flash was Sheti saying it was tough decision. What was it so tough.

Was the disclosure effecting commercial aspect.
Or was there not sufficient proof to take decision.

In both cases it is hingly in professional.

PCB must come clear and transparent
 
imranyounus said:
It is really so pathetic. PCB going all out on media but not giving any detail.

One line I read in the news flash was Sheti saying it was tough decision. What was it so tough.

Was the disclosure effecting commercial aspect.
Or was there not sufficient proof to take decision.

In both cases it is hingly in professional.

PCB must come clear and transparent
Click to expand...

Nothing clear regarding this case. PCB isn't even clearing what they have actually done, All we hear is Sethi saying may have or could have
 
Just saw in a video Khalid Latif saying " Allah janta hay main begunnah houn" as he was hurrying into the car trying to get away from media....Honestly speaking isnt this code for whole nation when they are guilty to leave everything on Allah.
 
I seriously don't like to believe that sharjeel khan has committed the wrong. .no man,who is sane and sound ,would leave such a great career nd superstardom and get into doing murky things for such a low returns...
 
Only possibility of sharjeel doing this is that he may have done it earlier and the bookie syndicate might have collected evidences against him and may have blackmailed him to do this again. .apart from this there is no other logical explanation. ..
 
Absolutely. However, being fair is important too. Ban Amir, Salman and Asif too. They not only fixed but also fixed an international match that was very crucial for Pakistan.
 
Sharyaar khan saying Sharjeel and Khalid latif have fixed matches and they are likely to Ban them For Life. Sharjeel what have u done...😡
 
lahoriyah1234 said:
Sharyaar khan saying Sharjeel and Khalid latif have fixed matches and they are likely to Ban them For Life. Sharjeel what have u done...&#55357;&#56865;
Click to expand...

he never said that, I was also listening to his press conference
 
lahoriyah1234 said:
Sharyaar khan saying Sharjeel and Khalid latif have fixed matches and they are likely to Ban them For Life. Sharjeel what have u done...&#55357;&#56865;
Click to expand...

Is he going to offer any evidence or his weekly 15 mins fame will continue.
 
ExpressPacer said:
Absolutely. However, being fair is important too. Ban Amir, Salman and Asif too. They not only fixed but also fixed an international match that was very crucial for Pakistan.
Click to expand...

+1. Its extremely important to be fair. It would be ridiculous that Sharjeel & Khalid are banned for life for fixing in a non-international match while Amir continues to play after fixing in an international match. :facepalm:
 
srh said:
+1. Its extremely important to be fair. It would be ridiculous that Sharjeel & Khalid are banned for life for fixing in a non-international match while Amir continues to play after fixing in an international match. :facepalm:
Click to expand...

The laws were different then

Post trio affair stricter punishments were introduced

If someone does the exact same thing as trio did, they would get much harsher punishments
 
Slog said:
The laws were different then

Post trio affair stricter punishments were introduced

If someone does the exact same thing as trio did, they would get much harsher punishments
Click to expand...

PCB never gave punishment to the trio. The punishment was from ICC.

PCB can give life bans to the trio officially. Or PCB can unofficially make a policy to not select the trio in any match for Pakistan (if there are legal concerns).

In any case the real justice demands that the trio never play again for Pakistan.
 
once i watched a interview of Sheryal khan in tv . anchor said to him ( hum sunte hain logo se ke kuch log paise waghera de ke bhi team main aa jate hain . kia ye such hai? )
sheryal : yes bikul bilkul aap theek kah rahe hain.
anchor was rana Mubashir and he was shocked . he again said sheryar sahab i am saying players can also get in team after giving bribe or or links with relatives .
sheryar's ans was same . yes they can selected in team , if they perform .

anchor agaid said i am saying about players use others link to selected in team . again ans was yes they can be selected .

i am sure sheryar khan was not saying that people can be selected in team after giving bribe . but look at our PCB chief he can not understand what anchor is talking about. and he is the head of PCB. to PCB ka Allah hi Hafiz hona hai .
 
Sharjeel, Latif were sent home after being caught red-handed

KARACHI: A top official of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) has confirmed that Pakistani players Sharjeel Khan and Khalid Latif were sent home from the league only after the PCB's Anti-Corruption Unit caught them red-handed, having made commitments to the spot-fixers.

Najam Sethi, who heads the PSL and is chairman of the PCB's executive committee, said the ACU had collected enough material against the two but waited till the players played the first match to see whether they would fulfill the commitments they made to the bookies' syndicate.

"We knew what commitments they had made. Islamabad United played Sharjeel but not Khalid. But when the match was held it was confirmed Sharjeel had done what he had committed to do to the bookmakers," Sethi disclosed.

Sharjeel was out cheaply after facing a few balls.

Sethi said the PCB had faced a difficult situation after the ACU had gathered enough material against the two players to charge sheet them.

"We were not sure whether to make the announcement before the PSL began as we feared it could hit the event or after the match but we decided to wait and see what happened in the match and than we sent them back. We were worried how the whole thing could affect the PSL and its reputation but we took a decision which we felt was right," Sethi said.

He also confirmed there were other players under investigation in the PSL but insisted matters relating to them were not as serious as that of Sharjeel and Khalid.

"Let me assure you we have now taken a decision that we will show zero tolerance for corrupt players and there is no question of trying to protect anyone. If any other player is found involved after the investigations no leniency will be shown to him."

Sethi also clarified that it was the PCB's ACU, headed by retired colonel Azam, which had led the operation against Sharjeel, Khalid and other players.

"Yes the ICC's ACU was also aware of everything but credit goes to our ACU which followed up the whole issue thoroughly and came up with enough material and evidence to charge sheet the players and send them back home," he added.

He said there was no question of the PCB acting in haste.

The PSL chief also said that when the time was right he would make public more details of the operation and how it was carried out.

"Our people are gathering more details which we will share when the time comes and the ICC ACU is also aware of the developments."

http://www.newindianexpress.com/spo...me-after-being-caught-red-handed-1570571.html
 
Abdullah719 said:
KARACHI: A top official of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) has confirmed that Pakistani players Sharjeel Khan and Khalid Latif were sent home from the league only after the PCB's Anti-Corruption Unit caught them red-handed, having made commitments to the spot-fixers.

Najam Sethi, who heads the PSL and is chairman of the PCB's executive committee, said the ACU had collected enough material against the two but waited till the players played the first match to see whether they would fulfill the commitments they made to the bookies' syndicate.

"We knew what commitments they had made. Islamabad United played Sharjeel but not Khalid. But when the match was held it was confirmed Sharjeel had done what he had committed to do to the bookmakers," Sethi disclosed.

Sharjeel was out cheaply after facing a few balls.

Sethi said the PCB had faced a difficult situation after the ACU had gathered enough material against the two players to charge sheet them.

"We were not sure whether to make the announcement before the PSL began as we feared it could hit the event or after the match but we decided to wait and see what happened in the match and than we sent them back. We were worried how the whole thing could affect the PSL and its reputation but we took a decision which we felt was right," Sethi said.

He also confirmed there were other players under investigation in the PSL but insisted matters relating to them were not as serious as that of Sharjeel and Khalid.

"Let me assure you we have now taken a decision that we will show zero tolerance for corrupt players and there is no question of trying to protect anyone. If any other player is found involved after the investigations no leniency will be shown to him."

Sethi also clarified that it was the PCB's ACU, headed by retired colonel Azam, which had led the operation against Sharjeel, Khalid and other players.

"Yes the ICC's ACU was also aware of everything but credit goes to our ACU which followed up the whole issue thoroughly and came up with enough material and evidence to charge sheet the players and send them back home," he added.

He said there was no question of the PCB acting in haste.

The PSL chief also said that when the time was right he would make public more details of the operation and how it was carried out.

"Our people are gathering more details which we will share when the time comes and the ICC ACU is also aware of the developments."

http://www.newindianexpress.com/spo...me-after-being-caught-red-handed-1570571.html
Click to expand...

WOW... Does Najam Sehti knows what he is saying here??? i.e. "PCB allowed corruption to occur just to see whether fixing as per deal happens or not" ???

I do hope PCB has enough "concrete" evidence against the duo i.e. some audio/video of the deal, some trace of financial incentive received by the two etc. and not just evidence like whatsapp msgs from Nasir Jamshed to meet some guy.

But as reports are coming about Nasir Jamshed & bookie being arrested and released on bail - there seems to be enough concrete evidence against the two batsmen.

Lets see what happens in next days..
 
cricwiz said:
WOW... Does Najam Sehti knows what he is saying here??? i.e. "PCB allowed corruption to occur just to see whether fixing as per deal happens or not" ???

I do hope PCB has enough "concrete" evidence against the duo i.e. some audio/video of the deal, some trace of financial incentive received by the two etc. and not just evidence like whatsapp msgs from Nasir Jamshed to meet some guy.

But as reports are coming about Nasir Jamshed & bookie being arrested and released on bail - there seems to be enough concrete evidence against the two batsmen.

Lets see what happens in next days..
Click to expand...

Its not only PCB here , ICC ACU were also there to monitor the situation so yes they waited to confirm whether the players obliged to their fixed commitments.

One thing is for sure , Sharjeel Khan is gone for good.
 
cricwiz said:
WOW... Does Najam Sehti knows what he is saying here??? i.e. "PCB allowed corruption to occur just to see whether fixing as per deal happens or not" ???

I do hope PCB has enough "concrete" evidence against the duo i.e. some audio/video of the deal, some trace of financial incentive received by the two etc. and not just evidence like whatsapp msgs from Nasir Jamshed to meet some guy.

But as reports are coming about Nasir Jamshed & bookie being arrested and released on bail - there seems to be enough concrete evidence against the two batsmen.

Lets see what happens in next days..
Click to expand...

Yes thats a very good point you make there.

Can this be done? I mean is it okay to wait for the fixing to take place to confirm that players were actually involved???
 
JibranAnsari said:
Its not only PCB here , ICC ACU were also there to monitor the situation so yes they waited to confirm whether the players obliged to their fixed commitments.

One thing is for sure , Sharjeel Khan is gone for good.
Click to expand...

Not sure, that's why I am saying they have enough evidence against him. If there whole evidence is to see whether he plays dot balls or not - than I am not sure. If you have seen the footage of Sharjeel's brief innings for even once, you could easily see that Sharjeel Khan was looking for a single when there was a little misfield by the close-in fielder at mid off. Doesn't that break the whole story?

But if they have enough "concrete and undeniable" evidence against Sharjeel Khan n Khalid Latif, than they should be gone for good - as you said so as well..
 
Hamzakhalid said:
Waiting for charge sheets then. What is Procedure after them being handed over charge sheets?
Click to expand...

then the PCB will ask them to formally defend themselves, failing which they will be given punishments
 
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">PCB has issued notice of charge to Khalid Latif & Sharjeel Khan relating to corruption at PSL. The players have 14 days to respond <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PSL2017?src=hash">#PSL2017</a></p>— Saj Sadiq (@Saj_PakPassion) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saj_PakPassion/status/832945795716493314">February 18, 2017</a></blockquote>
<script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
 
MenInG said:
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">PCB has issued notice of charge to Khalid Latif & Sharjeel Khan relating to corruption at PSL. The players have 14 days to respond <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PSL2017?src=hash">#PSL2017</a></p>— Saj Sadiq (@Saj_PakPassion) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saj_PakPassion/status/832945795716493314">February 18, 2017</a></blockquote>
<script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Click to expand...

Details yet to be provided?
 
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Khalid Latif charged with inducing, soliciting, enticing, instructing, persuading, encouraging or intentionally facilitating a corrupt act</p>— Saj Sadiq (@Saj_PakPassion) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saj_PakPassion/status/832949492508921856">February 18, 2017</a></blockquote>
<script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
 
I find it odd the PCB telling the players to come clean for a lenient punishment, rather than first trusting their own investigation(s).


Maybe they're expecting the players to come clean, than lay out whatever they have on them?

I don't know what's going on tbh :))
 
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">1 of Sharjeel & Khalid's charges- Ensuring for Betting or other corrupt purposes the occurrence of a particular incident in a Domestic Match</p>— Saj Sadiq (@Saj_PakPassion) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saj_PakPassion/status/832952718541148160">February 18, 2017</a></blockquote>
<script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
 
If both have indeed pleaded Not-Guilty than the burden of proof shifts to the PCB/Sethi etc...
 
MenInG said:
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">1 of Sharjeel & Khalid's charges- Ensuring for Betting or other corrupt purposes the occurrence of a particular incident in a Domestic Match</p>— Saj Sadiq (@Saj_PakPassion) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saj_PakPassion/status/832952718541148160">February 18, 2017</a></blockquote>
<script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Click to expand...

I wonder how they prove this. A nuance in a match from hearsay evidence would be difficult. Unlike Amir, Butt & Asif, they had physical evidence and caught the conversations. This is more ambiguous.

For example "did you hit a single on this delivery for betting purposes" could easily be met with that's just a part of the game. Unless they have a bookie can claim it or evidence of it before that it would happen in that exact fashion, this would be difficult to prove. Curious as to what they evidence they have is. Must be linked to a few crimes.
 
Ilan Bluestone said:
I wonder how they prove this. A nuance in a match from hearsay evidence would be difficult. Unlike Amir, Butt & Asif, they had physical evidence and caught the conversations. This is more ambiguous.

For example "did you hit a single on this delivery for betting purposes" could easily be met with that's just a part of the game. Unless they have a bookie can claim it or evidence of it before that it would happen in that exact fashion, this would be difficult to prove. Curious as to what they evidence they have is. Must be linked to a few crimes.
Click to expand...

There is a difference between a criminal procedure to get someone in prison and an ill-discipline procedure by a private organization. Employees can easily be fired and banned based on circumstantial evidence alone. Symonds was banned by ECB. Sreesanth was banned by BCCI. All based on circumstantial evidence and no court case or tribunal. There was nothing proved in Sreesanth's case

I think for any other board, the evidence is enough for a ban. How PCB goes ahead is up to them
 
I reckon they will get off, had the evidence been cast iron it'd been different. Sethi has clearly been lying and shooting his mouth about the players ''confessing'', as both have pleaded not guilty.
 
Pakpak said:
I reckon they will get off, had the evidence been cast iron it'd been different. Sethi has clearly been lying and shooting his mouth about the players ''confessing'', as both have pleaded not guilty.
Click to expand...

Same here. If they had confessed, Their confessions would have been recorded or witnessed or evidenced.

I think they may confess for not reporting though.
 
Indiafan said:
There is a difference between a criminal procedure to get someone in prison and an ill-discipline procedure by a private organization. Employees can easily be fired and banned based on circumstantial evidence alone. Symonds was banned by ECB. Sreesanth was banned by BCCI. All based on circumstantial evidence and no court case or tribunal. There was nothing proved in Sreesanth's case

I think for any other board, the evidence is enough for a ban. How PCB goes ahead is up to them
Click to expand...

Really good point. And obviously labour boards don't work like they do in another nations where you have no where to turn to even if you are rightfully terminated for some sort of action.

I hope we do see the evidence. I want to ban them for life if they did it but I don't want it to be without good reason. This case has been odd the way the timeline has played out.
 
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Sharjeel Khan has met spiritual leader Pir Sufi Jameel ur Rehman Khani in Karachi to seek prayers over what he calls baseless allegations <a href="https://t.co/g8Wa28Hh02">pic.twitter.com/g8Wa28Hh02</a></p>— Saj Sadiq (@Saj_PakPassion) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saj_PakPassion/status/833390751597916161">February 19, 2017</a></blockquote>
<script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
 
Abdullah719 said:
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Sharjeel Khan has met spiritual leader Pir Sufi Jameel ur Rehman Khani in Karachi to seek prayers over what he calls baseless allegations <a href="https://t.co/g8Wa28Hh02">pic.twitter.com/g8Wa28Hh02</a></p>— Saj Sadiq (@Saj_PakPassion) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saj_PakPassion/status/833390751597916161">February 19, 2017</a></blockquote>
<script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Click to expand...

I think he learned them from our political leaders...do the crime and go ask for forgiveness.

I really dont think allegations are baseless although I hope otherwise.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

MenInG
"If India aimed to cause financial harm to Pakistan, they will face similar losses": Javed Murtaza, Chief Financial Officer PCB
Replies
16
Views
1K
gazza619
gazza619
The Bald Eagle
[EXCLUSIVE] "The game was damaged by faulty systems": Ali Ehsan
Replies
2
Views
437
The Bald Eagle
The Bald Eagle
Rana
Would it be sensible for Multan Sultans to appoint Michael Bracewell as their captain for PSL 10?
2
Replies
156
Views
4K
Rana
Rana
MenInG
First Jay Shah, now another Indian joins the party at the top-level in ICC
Replies
8
Views
345
Rajdeep
R
Major
Leaked letter reveals Indian broadcasters asking the ICC to favour India
Replies
9
Views
661
SportsWarrior
S
Back
Top