Who informed PCB about spot fixing in PSL 2017?

LAHORE: A fellow cricketer informed the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) about spot-fixing during Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2017, which led to the suspension of Islamabad United players Sharjeel Khan, Khalid Latif and Mohammad Irfan, sources told Geo News on Thursday.

They said that the fellow cricketer also informed about the contact from bookies. However, his name or to which team he belongs, has not yet been revealed

They said that after the information from the player, PCB’s Anti-Corruption Unit became active which led to the suspension of Islamabad United’s players.

Karachi Kings opener Shahzaib Hasan will also appear before PCB’s Anti-Corruption Unit today.

Meanwhile, PCB was also preparing to take a statement from Nasir Jamshed and a team comprising of PCB ACU chief Colonel Azam and General Manager Legal Salman Naseer are set to depart for England.

Jamshed was arrested earlier but released on bail later.

'Will treat spot-fixing as a crime'

Coming down hard on the players involved in the Pakistan Super League spot-fixing scandal, Nisar said that such players have become a blemish on the country’s honour.

He said that it is a serious issue, emphasising that it is about the country’s image and honour, and not just about the Pakistan Cricket Board. “It is not merely a personal act [on the part of the players],” he said.

The interior minister said that apart from the investigation being carried out by the PCB, a parallel probe is being carried by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA). “PCB can ban players; it cannot send them to jail or file an FIR against them,” he said, adding that the FIA has been directed to treat the issue as a crime.

 Sharjeel and Khalid were unceremoniously sent home after the first match of the PSL last month and were later charged in a corruption probe that threatened to undermine the tournament.

Mohammad Irfan continued to play in the tournament. However, was suspended after the tournament concluded.

If convicted the players face life bans for violating the board's anti-corruption code by allegedly meeting a suspicious man linked to an international betting syndicate.