The Lahore High Court adjourned a hearing into the spot-fixing allegations against Pakistani cricketers until September 22 after PCB Chairman and the players failed to appear before the court today. Pakistan Cricket Board legal advisor, Talib Rizvi said since its Chairman Ejaz Butt and the players were in England, they couldn't appear in person and he represented the Board. The Deputy Attorney-general appeared in court on behalf of the Ministry of Sports and informed the Court that since the cricket board is an independent body, the ministry couldn't interfere directly in its matters. The Court has summoned the PCB Chief, players and Ministry of Sports officials to hear a petition calling for the players alleged to be involved in spot-fixing to face treason charges.