May 20, 2013
Our columnist Osman Samiuddin puts together a composite XI of players caught and punished for roles in spot-fixing. Some of them are the sport's biggest names. Read Article From Hansie Cronje to Salman Butt, corruption has hit cricket at the top
May 20, 2012
Though tainted by drugs bans, spot-fixing and imprisonment, Pakistan have never produced a fast bowler quite like him, says Osman Samiuddin. Read Article Absence of outsider Mohammad Asif will be felt by Pakistan
May 07, 2012
As clever a bowler as we have seen, but too devious for his own good. The game is poorer as a result. Read Article A case of 'what if' for Pakistan's tainted bowler Asif
Jan 08, 2012
Captain of the Pakistan cricket team, who arrive in Dubai on Monday, is confident but dispels notion playing in UAE favours them over England. Read Article Playing in UAE not quite like playing in Pakistan for Misbah-ul-Haq
Nov 09, 2011
His lawyer confirms that he will appeal his 30-month sentence after being found guilty in the spot-fixing trial in London last week. Read Article Pakistan spot-fixing captain Salman Butt to appeal prison sentence
Nov 07, 2011
Test cricket is captivating because of the various subplots. If there is a sense one of the participants is conspiring to undermine the duel, the game does not work. Read Article Integrity of every cricket ball is now in the spot
Nov 07, 2011
With Twenty20 leagues mushrooming everywhere and such disparity between the incomes of players, temptation from the bookies is never far away. Read Article Disparity among cricketers breeds envy, fixing and the Majeeds
Nov 06, 2011
The ACSU of the ICC is doing its best and is not a law-enforcement body as the lynch-mob and critics deem it to be. Read Article ICC in a fix from the ignorant naysayers
Nov 01, 2011
The pair conspired to bowl deliberate no-balls in the Lord's Test, as part of a betting scam Read Article Pakistani cricketers Asif and Butt found guilty in spot-fixing trial
Nov 01, 2011
Jury failed to reach a unanimous verdict in Salman Butt and Mohammad Asif trial, the judge says he will take a majority decision if necessary. Read Article Fate hangs in the balance for Pakistan cricket pair
