International Cricket Council charged three tainted Pakistan players under its anti-corruption code in the wake of the match-fixing scandal that has stunned cricket world. A statement issued by ICC last confirmed that Salman Butt, Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Amir have been charged with various offences under the ICC Anti-Corruption Code for Players and Player Support Personnel relating to alleged irregular behaviour during, and in relation to, the fourth Test between England and Pakistan at Lord's last month. It said the trio have been officially notified of the offences they are alleged to have committed and have been provisionally suspended pending a decision on those charges. In accordance with the provisions of the code, this means they are immediately barred from participating in all cricket and related activities until the case has been concluded. Provisionally suspended, the trio now have 14 days to appeal. ICC's Chief Executive Haroon Lorgat said that cricket apex body will not tolerate corruption in cricket. He said that ICC must be decisive with such matters and if proven, these offences carry serious penalties up to a life ban." The alleged offences against Pakistani players, if proved, would involve the imposition of a ban on them. There is also a possibility, at the discretion of the independent tribunal, that a fine would be imposed in addition to a ban.