"This time around, we will strictly penalise anyone caught fixing" : Shahryar Khan [update#194]

[Flat_Track_Bully]

Obviously we need to let all the facts come out. But this is sickening and dispiriting. The hard work of rebuilding Pakistan cricket's image in the last 7 years has been thrown away. Lack of education is not an excuse. Since the spot fixing scandal, there's been increased emphasis on educating the players about what to do if approached by bookmakers and how to report it.

Lack of pay is not an excuse. Sharjeel had a Leicestershire deal lined up with further lucrative t20 contracts inevitable and is playing regular international cricket. Latif has just got back into the national side.

These two have seen their OWN teammates getting jailed only a few years ago due to spot fixing. I will give credit to PCB for being proactive - after the success of the first PSL it was inevitable that the leeches would descend on the UAE this year to try to corrupt players. It seems they've done their homework by monitoring certain individuals and they've sent a strong message suspending two high profile players.

I am feeling the same way. After everything that has happened and everything that is being done to rebuild Pakistan's image, how can a person be so callous and selfish? Why Why Why?

It's not like you are on the streets hungry for food, they are international cricketers with T20 league contracts. The retardation is unreal. I sometimes think what have we done to deserve such people in our community.

1 step forward and 3 steps backwards every damn time.

 

[Zohaib Shah]

That is why I'm willing to give him the benefit of doubt at this point in time and would like to hear his side of the story before making any judgement.

Look rather he has a good story to tell or a bad story what he did was simply wrong. At this point whatever story he tells won't make the situation any better. He's no 18 year old teen who got trapped by corruption. He is a grown man who should have known better than to get involved in any corrupt act.

So my question is why have such sympathy?

 

[msb314]

No point crying now, if guilty.

If guilty, you deserve to be ashamed of yourself for the rest of your lifetime, you hideous individual.

He's already accepted his mistakes and was crying on the flight back to Karachi. His career is ruined.

I completely agree with you. He does not deserve any sympathy. A life ban from all levels of cricket is just and deserving.

Agree - life ban should be handed out to them immediately.

 

[msb314]

No point crying now, if guilty.

If guilty, you deserve to be ashamed of yourself for the rest of your lifetime, you hideous individual.

He's already accepted his mistakes and was crying on the flight back to Karachi. His career is ruined.

All the excitement of this ongoing PSL has been ripped apart over the last few hours. I'm done with this edition.

Pakistan cricket is a torture. We are a disgrace, both as players and supporters. Shame on the fixers and shame on the people who support them.

Speak for yourself mister.

Every country and T20 leagues have the bad applies i.e. the reason Chennai Super Kings no longer exist or the life ban handed out to Sreesanth, Ashraful etc.

The sport will move on - it is just up to the cricket boards to weed out the bad apples sooner rather than later.

 

[Donal Cozzie]

Vividly recall myself and [MENTION=3327]Indiafan[/MENTION] and others in 2014 saying that if you went easy on Amir when he was banned and went above and beyond to get him back and treat him like a sacred son on return then these issues would resurface and lo and behold this happens.

Can only express sorrow for the genuine die hard fans on this forum. Crap as Ireland are at least I can trust the players to be honest. Disgraceful the way your professional cricketers conduct themselves at times.

Credit to the PCB tbf, they've caught this early and instantly sent a message, deserve credit for that

 

[Sherlock]

Apparently Sharjeel was crying the entire flight to Karachi. Also they are saying both have accepted their mistakes.

Probably realised the in-flight meal didn't involve Roti, tbf.

 

[msb314]

Probably some nobodies from a backward pind like Latif. Bad parenting and bad upbringing.

I really hope its no one else.

Honestly - this PSL is already about damage limitation right now.

Hope we see some good quality cricket to get ourselves distracted.

 

[cricketerB94]

I wonder who these "other players" are?

Basit Ali was referring to Justice Qayyum report in a TV show.

 

[Zohaib Shah]

I think people are overreacting with the whole image being destroyed thing. If anything this should actually enhance our image around the world. Cause our board had the balls to take out two corrupt cricketers from there own league.

 

[msb314]

I think people are overreacting with the whole image being destroyed thing. If anything this should actually enhance our image around the world. Cause our board had the balls to take out two corrupt cricketers from there own league.

Completely agree - glad the bad apples have been exposed sooner rather than later and decisive action was quickly taken.

 

[ahmedwaqas92]

I really hope its no one else.

Honestly - this PSL is already about damage limitation right now.

Hope we see some good quality cricket to get ourselves distracted.

I hope too, but what I am hearing right now from a few of reliable sources of mine does indeed point to an extremely gloomy situation.

Gosh Man Seriously !! If it wasn't bad enough and now this...............

 

[msb314]

Vividly recall myself and [MENTION=3327]Indiafan[/MENTION] and others in 2014 saying that if you went easy on Amir when he was banned and went above and beyond to get him back and treat him like a sacred son on return then these issues would resurface and lo and behold this happens.

Can only express sorrow for the genuine die hard fans on this forum. Crap as Ireland are at least I can trust the players to be honest. Disgraceful the way your professional cricketers conduct themselves at times.

Credit to the PCB tbf, they've caught this early and instantly sent a message, deserve credit for that

Why blame Amir only?

Why not blame out entire system along with the corrupt politicians and leaders?

Why not blame previous ex-cricketers that were implicated in the Qayuum report?

Unless proven otherwise - Amir has NOTHING to do with this.

Fixing has existed long before the trio were caught and will continue to happen in the future as well.

No correlation or causation whatsoever - atleast from the stories coming out.

 

[Rana]

For all those calling for a life ban, how does it make sense when those who actually went ahead with corruption are available to play after 5 years out whereas all we know about these two is that they met someone prohibited, without any evidence that the person offered them money asking them to under-perform?

I think Sharjeel and Khalid will get away with a very heavy fine here, doubt they will receive life bans, not even more than 2 years

 

[msb314]

I hope too, but what I am hearing right now from a few of reliable sources of mine does indeed point to an extremely gloomy situation.

Gosh Man Seriously !! If it wasn't bad enough and now this...............

How bad is it looking?

How many players are involved?

 

[Zohaib Shah]

I hope too, but what I am hearing right now from a few of reliable sources of mine does indeed point to an extremely gloomy situation.

Gosh Man Seriously !! If it wasn't bad enough and now this...............

Whatever happens will be good for our cricket. Why be down about it? No matter the name if anyone sheds dirt on our flag they deserve no mercy.

 

[ahmedwaqas92]

How bad is it looking?

How many players are involved?

For Khalid and Sharjeel it's looking extremely bad, plus three more names have floated onto the surface in the scandal.

For obvious reasons I can't, out of the additional three name them, lets just say two of them are have beens and the third one, you're a big fan off .

You previously asked me to do that stats thing for the said player.

 

[msb314]

For Khalid and Sharjeel it's looking extremely bad, plus three more names have floated onto the surface in the scandal.

For obvious reasons I can't, out of the additional three name them, lets just say two of them are have beens and the third one, you're a big fan off .

You previously asked me to do that stats thing for the said player.

Are you freaking kidding me???!!

 

[ahmedwaqas92]

Whatever happens will be good for our cricket. Why be down about it? No matter the name if anyone sheds dirt on our flag they deserve no mercy.

I am not going to pass judgement based on an ongoing inquiry since we have no idea what exactly conspired here but I have to disagree with 'Whatever happens will be good for our cricket' theory.

1) We have lost a opening pair that could've been..........
2) Our name gets tarnished even though if our players are not found guilty
3) PSL gets a bad name
4) Fan base losses interest due to malign practice.
5) Future looks bleak.

The only thing that will come out in the net positive is SK and Sheti's ego which for the last day or two has been massaged thoroughly given all the TV interviews they've appeared on !!

 

[ahmedwaqas92]

Are you freaking kidding me???!!

Not even in the slightest - Let's just hope it's not something serious.......

We can't lose 3 prospects in a single week

 

[msb314]

Not even in the slightest - Let's just hope it's not something serious.......

We can't lose 3 prospects in a single week

Damn - this is looking bleak.

I haven't seen anything on Google seach for the other players but lets see what happens...

So sad

 

[itsme]

Saw the interview sharyar doesn't really know anything

 

[itsme]

Vividly recall myself and [MENTION=3327]Indiafan[/MENTION] and others in 2014 saying that if you went easy on Amir when he was banned and went above and beyond to get him back and treat him like a sacred son on return then these issues would resurface and lo and behold this happens.

Can only express sorrow for the genuine die hard fans on this forum. Crap as Ireland are at least I can trust the players to be honest. Disgraceful the way your professional cricketers conduct themselves at times.

Credit to the PCB tbf, they've caught this early and instantly sent a message, deserve credit for that

Ireland and pakistan isn't the same,here being honest is the exception rather than being the rule.

 

[Speedster777]

As per Wasim Akram, there're so many restrictions and checking on players that they cannot even meet with anyone or go out then how come so many players got involved in fixing? Shouldn't Sethi keep his mouth shut till the investigation got concluded? It's like he has rang the alarm bell to caution other players who might be involved.

 

[Donal Cozzie]

Ireland and pakistan isn't the same,here being honest is the exception rather than being the rule.

Why blame Amir only?

Why not blame out entire system along with the corrupt politicians and leaders?

Why not blame previous ex-cricketers that were implicated in the Qayuum report?

Unless proven otherwise - Amir has NOTHING to do with this.

Fixing has existed long before the trio were caught and will continue to happen in the future as well.

No correlation or causation whatsoever - atleast from the stories coming out.

You both make good points but then why is this such an issue in Pakistan and not so bad elsewhere?

SA,Bangladesh,India,Sri Lanka. All varying degrees of affection but none of these countries would be considered clean of corruption and the like yet they don't have these problems to such an extent as Pakistan does. I don't think its as easy to blame the culture but obviously it plays some part.

 

[itsme]

You both make good points but then why is this such an issue in Pakistan and not so bad elsewhere?

SA,Bangladesh,India,Sri Lanka. All varying degrees of affection but none of these countries would be considered clean of corruption and the like yet they don't have these problems to such an extent as Pakistan does. I don't think its as easy to blame the culture but obviously it plays some part.

Because their cricket board is not as corrupt as pcb

 

[itsme]

You both make good points but then why is this such an issue in Pakistan and not so bad elsewhere?

SA,Bangladesh,India,Sri Lanka. All varying degrees of affection but none of these countries would be considered clean of corruption and the like yet they don't have these problems to such an extent as Pakistan does. I don't think its as easy to blame the culture but obviously it plays some part.

Btw i'm not defending them nor saying it's "normal" just putting things in context

 

[fast1975]

Good riddance. I was broken when Amir/Asif/Butt were convicted. Sharjeel may be just as big of a loss, but it is barely affecting me. I am glad these type of players are being weeded out. Complete lack of IQ in our players.

what type of players? dude every other player in pakistan is ready to be sold. it is just matter of price

 

[Shafi]

These stupid league has to be stopped

 

[fast1975]

ok, so what if sharjeel met someone dubious? i am a very successful businessman and people want some time from me all the time and i therefore end up meeting dubious people all the time. question is, do i break the law after meeting bad people? No i dont. many times i dont even know i am meeting a bad person.

so the real question, did sharjeel do anything wrong.? did he fix matches? if he didnt, this is a BS case. plus how can you say with full guarantee that sharjeel knew he is meeting a dubious person.

plus indians are after shutting down PSL. they may be taregtting our players.

 

[Sarfarazian92]

ok, so what if sharjeel met someone dubious? i am a very successful businessman and people want some time from me all the time and i therefore end up meeting dubious people all the time. question is, do i break law after meeting bad people. No i dont. many times i dont even know i am meeting a bad person.

so the real question, did sharjeel do anything wrong. did he fix matches? how can you say with full guarantee that sharjeel knew he is meeting a dubious person.

complete fake case. indians are after shutting down PSL. they are taregtting our players.

shabaash bhai.

Har cheez ke liye India ko blame karte rahe tou sudhar gaya hamara Pakistan

 

[itsme]

Sharjeel and ua played the same number of balls

 

[Abdul]

Watch what you're posting

Couple of junk posters here bordering on bans now

 

[volcyz]

Disgraceful has beens involved... pre sad

 

[Hawkeye]

If Sharjeel is not proven guilty, how will his lost respect be restored?

And everyone is doing mud slinging at them without any investigation.

 

[MMHS]

If Sharjeel is not proven guilty, how will his lost respect be restored?

And everyone is doing mud slinging at them without any investigation.

I think, opposite - SK has deliberately done this so that at last minutes adjustment, someone doesn't get away with. I won't take names - but that Qayum report is the biggest bluff in PAK's cricket history. It allowed few people to escape by indulging everyone in it. You don't need to fix 10/12 players to fix a match - that's too risky. Ideally, just about 2/3 are match makers - rest are either forced or obliged to keep their spot. Besides, more than players, there were other people involved who could make or break the career of a player (s).

"We have proof against a few players and are trying to gather evidence against more" -means someone had been identified with evidence - it won't be like 18 players paying 1mn fine each & everyone is equal.

 

[Donal Cozzie]

If Sharjeel is not proven guilty, how will his lost respect be restored?

And everyone is doing mud slinging at them without any investigation.

You're correct of course but when he's apparently been spotted crying and his own PCB president, who may be somewhat unprofessional but surely not THIS unprofessional, is publicly stating he's been caught red handed surely its obvious he's done for.

Obviously if he IS innocent he should sue the pants off the PCB but I highly doubt thats the case. We'll have to wait and see.

 

[Flat_Track_Bully]

If Sharjeel is not proven guilty, how will his lost respect be restored?

If it's just the case of him having dinner in the company of someone dodgy who he did not know was dodgy then this will blow over for him.

If he has not reported an approach then he should be given benefit of the doubt. No crime has been committed. This isn't minority report, pre-crime doesn't exist.

Anything more then goodbye Sharjeel.

 

[itsme]

If Sharjeel is not proven guilty, how will his lost respect be restored?

And everyone is doing mud slinging at them without any investigation.

People just look for an occasions to let their frustration out.
Just like in mobs' attack where travelling people will come in beetween and beat the man just for the sake of it without knowing anything.

 

[aloo paratha]

As far as I've read, unless I have the wrong info, they were caught meeting with a suspicious character. So you cannot really ban them for that long for something they never did (actually fix a match). Would they have done it? Yeah, probably, but the most I would think would be a year or at max 2.

 

[itsme]

As far as I've read, unless I have the wrong info, they were caught meeting with a suspicious character. So you cannot really ban them for that long for something they never did (actually fix a match). Would they have done it? Yeah, probably, but the most I would think would be a year or at max 2.

If they really met and discuss with a bookie after the first match they can thanks pcb to catch them before the fixing

 

[ali2220]

As far as I've read, unless I have the wrong info, they were caught meeting with a suspicious character. So you cannot really ban them for that long for something they never did (actually fix a match). Would they have done it? Yeah, probably, but the most I would think would be a year or at max 2.

Atmost, should be a year with heavy fine for just meeting.But the way he was sent home, i fear it wasn't just about meeting fixers.

 

[mumtaz]

People here forgetting that Latif didn't even play the first game. Mighty hard to fix if you aren't playing. I think its just a case of not reporting an approach or at maximum getting caught before the fix actually took place.

 

[from_da_lost_dim3nsion]

If Sharjeel is proven guilty, I might stop watching Pakistan cricket altogether.

What have we done to deserve this bs?

Same.Thought we were past its after Aamir ,Asif Butt saga butt these guys are dumb as a rock.

 

[kingusama92]

People here forgetting that Latif didn't even play the first game. Mighty hard to fix if you aren't playing. I think its just a case of not reporting an approach or at maximum getting caught before the fix actually took place.

Depends.

He has access to the dressing room.

You can even bet on which players are picked in the final XI and that's information he has readily available to him without getting picked.

He could easily say, "Yeah I'm not in the final XI tomorrow" and that's enough to make a bookie millions.

 

[Rayyman]

People here forgetting that Latif didn't even play the first game. Mighty hard to fix if you aren't playing. I think its just a case of not reporting an approach or at maximum getting caught before the fix actually took place.

What if he put alcohol in the drinks?

 

[wasimjunior]

Depends.

He has access to the dressing room.

You can even bet on which players are picked in the final XI and that's information he has readily available to him without getting picked.

He could easily say, "Yeah I'm not in the final XI tomorrow" and that's enough to make a bookie millions.

Highly skeptical of that

 

[Thivagar]

PSL was supposed to unearth talented Pak domestic players.

Instead, Pak might lose a very good opener

Instead it has unearthed roaches and rats.

 

[RYASIR]

Especially sharjeel khan he was doing great in his career he was now playing all three formats so why u idiot sharjeel

 

[Thivagar]

I know I have 70k Pound deal in my bag, Lots of other leagues already attracting, Fancy PSL contact and a regular Pakistan XI in all formats.

I'd be a total clown to go for fixing from this position which is certainly risky and shameful option also considering where my career stands.

If he had that kind of mentality his career would have been involved spending time in some kind of a cubicle, not in middle of a pitch with millions of people watching him. He is a high risk, high reward player and he has chosen to become that kind of player instead of batting safe and scoring at a lower SR. You can never judge a player by their behaviour on the field.

 

[Thivagar]

I think people are overreacting with the whole image being destroyed thing. If anything this should actually enhance our image around the world. Cause our board had the balls to take out two corrupt cricketers from there own league.

Completely agree - glad the bad apples have been exposed sooner rather than later and decisive action was quickly taken.

Pakistan's image has already been very badly damaged, this will only make it worse. Since you are a Pakistani, people may have not expressed their genuine view of Pakistan cricket and your comment is far from the truth. It's the Pakistani players that has been accused of fixing. People are not gonna discuss about what PCB has done to punish the fixers, people will only talk about Pakistani players fixing or caught attempting to. Amir is already back for Pakistan, Asif and Butt already have vocal support from ex Pakistani players and coaches. Good luck finding any other team that will allow a proven fixer back in their national clothing. Pakistan's reputation will only go down from this incident and never the other way around. Y'all don't deserve this.

 

[The_Odd_One]

I'm sick and tired of people defending corrupt players. Same things were said about the trio and all 3 were found guilty. Trust me the outcome won't be different here. Don't get your hopes high.

 

[Convict]

This is absolutely shambolic from the PCB chairman!

When you've issued a statement that we have caught something . . You have named 2 players who you suspected . . And you have said we have launched an investigation and it's inappropriate to say anything till the inquiry is complete . .

Then why the hell would you come out and put fire on fuel?! Freaking keep it shut please!!!
Absolute shambles!
These guys don't know anything about media management, crisis management . .
Anywhere in the world, when you launch an investigation. . You don't speak or give people a reason to speculate until you have issued definitive statements . .

Its entirely inappropriate for them to play any further part of the tournament.

 

[Madplayer]

This will kill Pakistan cricket for me. This is feeling like a personal loss to me.

 

[Madplayer]

Instead it has unearthed roaches and rats.

I think thats still good. At least such players will be weeded out.

 

[msb314]

Pakistan's image has already been very badly damaged, this will only make it worse. Since you are a Pakistani, people may have not expressed their genuine view of Pakistan cricket and your comment is far from the truth. It's the Pakistani players that has been accused of fixing. People are not gonna discuss about what PCB has done to punish the fixers, people will only talk about Pakistani players fixing or caught attempting to. Amir is already back for Pakistan, Asif and Butt already have vocal support from ex Pakistani players and coaches. Good luck finding any other team that will allow a proven fixer back in their national clothing. Pakistan's reputation will only go down from this incident and never the other way around. Y'all don't deserve this.

This happends in every country.

Indian cricket moved on when Sreesanth, CSK were banned.

NZ Cricket moved on when Lou Vincent was banned

Bangladesh moved on when Ashraful was banned

In the grand scheme of things - it will not matter when discussing Pakistan cricket.

 

[Aman]

Both should be banned for life, if proven guilty.

 

[msb314]

Both should be banned for life, if proven guilty.

I agree - even from PSL/domestic cricket.

 

[msb314]

I'm sick and tired of people defending corrupt players. Same things were said about the trio and all 3 were found guilty. Trust me the outcome won't be different here. Don't get your hopes high.

Sharjeel and Latif are stone dead - no doubt in my mind that are guilty of some crime. Whether it is meeting with bookies, failing to report interaction with bookies or worse - I don't know yet but there is no smoke without fire.

 

[Thivagar]

This happends in every country.

Indian cricket moved on when Sreesanth, CSK were banned.

NZ Cricket moved on when Lou Vincent was banned

Bangladesh moved on when Ashraful was banned

In the grand scheme of things - it will not matter when discussing Pakistan cricket.

Indian Cricket didn't bring back Shreeshanth

NZ Cricket didn't bring back Lou Vincent

Bangladesh cricket isn't crying to have Ashrafool back either.

You can live in denial and convince yourself that Pakistan cricket is will respected but things aren't positive as you wish. Not putting Pakistan Cricket down, just telling you what others think about Pakistan Cricket. This will only make things worse.

 

[msb314]

Indian Cricket didn't bring back Shreeshanth

NZ Cricket didn't bring back Lou Vincent

Bangladesh cricket isn't crying to have Ashrafool back either.

You can live in denial and convince yourself that Pakistan cricket is will respected but things aren't positive as you wish. Not putting Pakistan Cricket down, just telling you what others think about Pakistan Cricket. This will only make things worse.

Oh yeah I fully expect Sharjeel and Latif should be banned for life if found guilty (which is most likely true)

I am just saying our team and cricket will move on like always - its not the end of the world as some people are making it out to be.

 

[Major]

Looll some of the posts in this thread.

Oh stop it plzz. The game moves on, nothing stops it from being watched

This is nothing. The trio case was a big case, and yet after that people disnt stop watching cricket, so why would they stop after some mickey mouse tournament fixing took place?

 

[JibranAnsari]

Individuals are not indispensable , pakistan cricket must go on. Its good on PCB that they didnt try to put it under the carpet this time. Its sad though that pakistan will lose one of their best ODI player but so be it.

 

[Usman Chadda]

Sethi and Shahryar are a joke when it comes to administration. EVERYTHING in Pakistan gets leaked to the media. No media outlet has reported the actual incident till now. Does any one of you think that is possible? Have you seen Sharjeel cry on the plane yourself?

I honestly believe this is a failure to report situation which these two clowns have blown out of proportion to massage their egos. Shameful administration to be honest. The kind of damage this is causing to the PSL, just so these two can score a few points infront of the cameras, is being underestimated here.

The neutrals would do well to stay out of this and not say much till it all clears up to be honest. You are not from Pakistan and you do not know how any institution in Pakistan works. You'll be naive to think there is only one angle at play here when in reality this could just be a case of 'any publicity is good publicity' kinda thing.

 

[Indiafan]

Oh yeah I fully expect Sharjeel and Latif should be banned for life if found guilty (which is most likely true)

I am just saying our team and cricket will move on like always - its not the end of the world as some people are making it out to be.

Sharjeel and Latif should sue PCB for banning them for life based on a domestic tournament while letting the trio back even after misdemeanor in an international match

 

[MRSN]

measures like this will certainly clean Pakistan cricket. This is a solid statement from PCB.

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

Good riddance. I was broken when Amir/Asif/Butt were convicted. Sharjeel may be just as big of a loss, but it is barely affecting me. I am glad these type of players are being weeded out. Complete lack of IQ in our players.

I agree. In any case, Pakistan cricket is at a pretty low point and the team lacks real quality at the moment so it's as good a time as any to carry out a purge. In the long run Pakistan cricket will be more healthy for it. I know it's not what die hard Pakistan cricket fans want to hear, but it's the truth.

 

[Syed1]

I agree. In any case, Pakistan cricket is at a pretty low point and the team lacks real quality at the moment so it's as good a time as any to carry out a purge. In the long run Pakistan cricket will be more healthy for it. I know it's not what die hard Pakistan cricket fans want to hear, but it's the truth.

Well this 'purge' took away one of the shining lights of Pakistan cricket and one of the few who made the team on actual merit.

I wouldn't have been this saddened had the purge swallowed up a non-performing oldie or a talentless youngster.

 

[Zohaib Shah]

Well this 'purge' took away one of the shining lights of Pakistan cricket and one of the few who made the team on actual merit.

I wouldn't have been this saddened had the purge swallowed up a non-performing oldie or a talentless youngster.

He is himself to blame. You have no need to be sorry for. This is the time when you see who truly wants to play for the country and who doesn't. And this is coming from a huge Sharjeel fan.

 

[Shafi]

Speculation about other players will not be tolerated,

they already blaming Amir for this incident

 

[waleed88]

Oh thanks...

45 sec and 1:45....

End of the road for them.

I liked Sharjeel. Damn.

Don't believe ARY news too much bro, it has alot of exagerration in it... ARY is notorious for concucting up stories everyday about how Nawaz Sharif will be impeached in court, and how government is about to topple and martial law to be introduced in the country... its the channel of liars that will do anything for ratings

All I see is this is a precautionary measure, and the players are suspended until investigation on them is complete..

 

[waleed88]

There is no proof on them that they were caught.. this is a precautionary measure and our news channels are giving conflicting statements on this... if 10 channels are reporting the same thing, you would want to give something 'different' so that people look at your channels not the others

 

[Shafi]

Mohammad Irfan is the 3rd one. Who are other 2s

 

[Ankit007]

Whenever a talent comes to Pakistan, players get into this... Dont know what they eat... Why cant they understand a simple thing... Fixing ruins careers.. Look at Amir. What he was back in 2010 and what is he now....

 

[super hitter]

All the excitement of this ongoing PSL has been ripped apart over the last few hours. I'm done with this edition.

Pakistan cricket is a torture. We are a disgrace, both as players and supporters. Shame on the fixers and shame on the people who support them.

Not sure why people are so mad about this. I'm pretty indifferent. Sharjeel will just be replaced. Nobody cared about Latif anyway.

rayyman's right! unlike IPL where the players fixed the matches throughout the edition, PCB has done a great job to find things out...Has nothing to do with the ongoing Psl, replacements are on the line

 

[super hitter]

I just can't believe that 3 players from the same team and the COACH, CAPTAIN AND THE MANAGEMENT knows nothing, or is it them who reported it to the PCB, if so, then well and good, otherwise...

 

[super hitter]

they are publicizing the investigations, than how would you find the rest? the other victims would clear there data!

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[London_Lahori]

You both make good points but then why is this such an issue in Pakistan and not so bad elsewhere?

SA,Bangladesh,India,Sri Lanka. All varying degrees of affection but none of these countries would be considered clean of corruption and the like yet they don't have these problems to such an extent as Pakistan does. I don't think its as easy to blame the culture but obviously it plays some part.

Do you know which country has the most number of cricketers banned for fixing? A clue, it's not Pakistan.

 

[sarmadsl]

After seeing news past 12 hours , in my opinion there is nothing in this case except publicity and poor administration of PCB. Some channels reporting that money involved was around 0.4-0.5 million thats itslef a disgrace considering the money these guys are now earning especially sharjeel. So yet there is nothing just a precautionay measure which has turned into a big Drama and media is giving unnecessary hype to this issue. Yet every body is innocent unless proven guilty.
Letsee what happens in next 12 hours because if there had been any evidence that would have been leaked to media considering the standrad of our management and history

 

[Mamoon]

Do you know which country has the most number of cricketers banned for fixing? A clue, it's not Pakistan.

We may not have the produced the most fixers, but we certainly have the highest number of apologists for the fixers, and that too by a landslide.

 

[DHONI183]

"We have proof against a few players and are trying to gather evidence against more"

My biggest worry right now is of innocent players´ names being tainted by the media for the sake of ratings. Geo News is mentioning Imad Wasim too, and a number of others I´m afraid. This is an incredibly sensitive issue, and once even randomly a player´s name is suggested, he can all life forget being left to play cricket in peace - can easily imagine people jumping around at the slightest of 'misperformances' (no-balls, bad shots played etc.).

For God´s sake, the media should show some maturity and responsibility in reporting. Again, once you´re mentioned, you´re done, at least in a country like Pakistan where no match goes by without our uncles talking of "Paise ley liye!"

Sharjeel, why man? Dumb, really dumb on your part!