Imran Khan pleaded for the cricketers accused in the spot-fixing controversy in England to be given a fair chance to clear their names, but said if the allegations came out true it would be a big setback. Imran was also clear that if the players were found guilty of accepting bribes then they should not be spared and should be given strong punishment. Imran had no doubt that if the allegations against the players were proved true it would be a great tragedy for Pakistan cricket. Another former captain and great cricket player, Javed Miandad urged the Pakistan Board to call back the players from England who have been accused of match fixing.