The ICC today rejected Pakistan's conspiracy theory behind the suspension of three of its players in connection with the 'spot-fixing' scandal. It said, clear indications were given about the impending action.Addressing a press conference in London, ICC CEO Haroon Lorgat said, the three cricketers have a case to answer, but refused to specify the charges against them. He also dismissed a question that the action was taken to keep Pakistan out of international cricket.Mr Lorgat said, the very reason, he met Pakistan's High Commissioner Wajid Hasan was to give a clear indication that they are coming to a conclusion and will be serving a notice. He differed with Pakistan High Commission's interpretation of the meet.Earlier in the day, Hasan attacked the ICC saying it had taken an unethical decision and sought to insinuate that ICC President Sharad Pawar had a hand in it. After suspending the trio of Pakistan Test skipper Salman Butt and pacers Mohammad Aamir and Mohammad Asif, the ICC said after due diligence, it is clear that the players have to explain themselves following a sting operation in which a bookie claimed to have paid them money for bowling no balls in a Test match against England.Lorgat said the ICC would be decisive in its action against guilty players but only after establishing their guilt. He also rejected suggestions that the scandal was just the tip of an iceberg and that there was widespread corruption in cricket.
News On AIR | September 3, 2010 6:25 PM
ICC rubbishes Pak's conspiracy theory in suspension of tainted trio