Mohammad Amir in action for Pakistan on July 5, 2019
On This Day: Mohammad Amir released from prison after spot-fixing scandal
The left-armer admitted bowling two intentional no-balls in a 2010 Lord's Test match.
Feb 1, 07:56
 Shoaib Akhtar and Mohammad Asif pictured for Pakistan in 2006
On this day in 2006: Pakistan duo caught up in doping scandal
Shoaib Akhtar and Mohammad Asif were withdrawn from the 2006 Champions Trophy after the results.
Oct 16, 07:38
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Alastair Cook: 'Match-fixers should be banned for life'
England captain Alastair Cook insists that players found guilty of match-fixing should be handed lifetime bans.
Jun 9, 09:11
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5 Of The Worst Doping & Betting Scandals In Sport
5 Of The Worst Doping & Betting Scandals In Sport
Feb 22, 12:01
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Pakistan's Mohammad Amir cleared to make domestic cricket return
Mohammad Amir is given the all-clear to return to domestic cricket with immediate effect, seven months before his five-year ban for spot-fixing was due to expire.
Jan 29, 07:30
 Pakistan's Mohammad Asif leaves court on June 12, 2013
Mohammad Asif apologises for role in spot-fixing scandal
Former Pakistan bowler Mohammad Asif apologises for his part in the 2010 spot-fixing scandal.
Aug 14, 10:15
 Pakistan's Mohammad Asif leaves court on June 12, 2013
Mohammad Asif loses match-fixing appeal
Former Pakistan bowler Mohammad Asif loses his appeal over a match-fixing conviction.
Jun 12, 12:08
 Pakistan's captain Misbah-ul-Haq hits a six during his side's ODI with South Africa on March 15, 2013
Misbah-ul-Haq: 'Pakistan have recovered from spot-fixing scandal'
Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq insists that his squad will not be affected by the spot-fixing scandal when they return to England this summer.
Apr 25, 16:04
 Mazhar Majeed
Mazhar Majeed loses appeal against jail sentence
Cricket agent Mazhar Majeed, who was involved in the high profile Pakistan match-fixing scandal, loses an appeal against his jail sentence.
May 31, 09:09
 Salman Butt, Mohammad Asif
Mohammad Asif released from prison
Mohammad Asif is released from prison, where he was serving a 12-month sentence for his part in the match-fixing scandal during Pakistan's tour of England in 2010.
May 3, 12:54
 Mohammad Amir
Mohammad Amir released from jail
Pakistani cricketer Mohammad Amir is reportedly released from prison halfway through a six-month sentence for spot-fixing.
Feb 1, 18:37
 Kevin Pietersen
Kevin Pietersen dismisses spot-fixing hangover
England batsman Kevin Pietersen claims that there will not be a hangover from the 2010 spot fixing scandal during the Test series with Pakistan.
Jan 16, 20:33
 Mohammad Amir
MCC committee want life bans for cheats
The MCC World Cricket committee reveal their anti-corruption recommendations and call for life bans for cheats.
Jan 11, 01:19
 Andrew Strauss
Andrew Strauss wants spot-betting scandal forgotten
England skipper Andrew Strauss insists that the Pakistan spot-betting scandal is "water under the bridge".
Jan 2, 21:15
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ECB chairman: Corruption issues will return
ECB chairman Giles Clarke thinks that the spot-fixing scandal has been a "tragedy" and not a positive outcome for cricket.
Nov 10, 12:14
 Salman Butt
Salman Butt lodges appeal against 30-month prison sentence
Salman Butt appeals against his 30-month prison sentence for spot-fixing convictions.
Nov 9, 09:31
 Salman Butt
Former ICC chief: 'Ban corrupt countries'
Lord Condon, the former ICC anti-corruption chief, believes corrupt countries should be completely banned from playing cricket.
Nov 6, 12:57
 Salman Butt, Mohammad Asif
Mohammad Asif to move to an open prison
Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Asif is to be moved to an open prison next week.
Nov 5, 13:33
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Mike Atherton: Mohammad Amir sentence is unfair
Mike Atherton claims that Mohammad Amir will learn very little from his six-month custodial sentence at Feltham Young Offenders' Institution.
Nov 5, 07:25
 Graeme Swann
Graeme Swann insists England, Pakistan drawn line under scandal
Graeme Swann insists that England have "moved on" from the Pakistan spot-fixing scandal.
Nov 4, 18:08
 Mohammad Amir
ICC to investigate other cricketers
The ICC are thought to be investigating other cricketers over involvement in betting scams.
Nov 4, 16:11
 Michael Vaughan
Vaughan: There are more cricket cheats
Michael Vaughan thinks that there are more corrupt players in the world of cricket following the imprisonment of three Pakistan cricketers.
Nov 4, 10:37
 Mohammad Amir
Gough: Pakistan trio's jail terms should be longer
Former England cricketer Darren Gough thinks that the Pakistan trio sentenced to prison have "lost all respect" due to their crimes.
Nov 3, 15:43
 Mohammad Amir
Pakistan trio, agent sentenced to jail over spot-fixing conictions
Pakistan cricketers Salman Butt, Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Amir along with agent Mazhar Majeed have been sentenced to prison over spot-fixing convictions.
Nov 3, 10:48
 Paul Nixon
Nixon: 'I was offered millions to fix match'
Former England wicketkeeper Paul Nixon thinks that corruption in cricket has 'damaged the game'.
Nov 3, 09:54
 Ian Botham
Sir Ian Botham criticises ICC
Sir Ian Botham criticises the International Cricket Council for failing to act quickly enough on match-fixing.
Nov 3, 08:20
 Mohammad Amir
Fourth Pakistani player linked to spot-fixing scandal
A fourth Pakistani cricketer is linked to the spot-fixing scandal, a court hears.
Nov 2, 20:42
 Mohammad Amir
Cricket corruption sentencing postponed until tomorrow
The judge presiding over the corruption case of the three former Pakistani cricketers delays sentencing until tomorrow morning.
Nov 2, 16:37
 Mohammad Amir
Pakistani trio sentencing adjourned until 2pm
The sentencing of Salman Butt, Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Amir is adjourned until 2pm.
Nov 2, 12:11
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Swann slams "arrogant" Butt
Graeme Swann recalls the "vile" spot-fixing scandal surrounding Pakistan trio Salman Butt, Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Amir.
Nov 2, 09:29
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Nasser Hussain bemoans "sad day" for cricket
Nasser Hussain suggests that news of the Pakistani cricketers found guilty earlier today may be a positive thing for cricket.
Nov 1, 16:44
 Mohammad Amir
Pakistan trio "brought shame on cricketing world"
The Crown Prosecution Service slams the actions of the three guilty Pakistani cricketers.
Nov 1, 16:05
 Mohammad Amir
Mohammad Amir pleads guilty to two charges
Mohammad Amir pleaded guilty to charges of conspiracy to cheat and conspiracy to obtain and accept corrupt payments in September.
Nov 1, 15:27
 Salman Butt, Mohammad Asif
Pakistan duo Salman Butt, Mohammad Asif convicted of corruption
Pakistan duo Salman Butt and Mohammad Asif are convicted of corruption and will face sentencing later this week.
Nov 1, 11:30
 Salman Butt
Match-fixing jury unable to reach verdict
The judge presiding over the match-fixing case against Salman Butt and Mohammad Asif tells jurors that he will accept a majority verdict of 10-2.
Oct 31, 15:37
 Salman Butt
Australian and Pakistani cricket stars accused of "rigging" games
A cricket agent says that match fixing has been happening for years, claiming Australian cricketers are also involved.
Oct 10, 19:26
 Salman Butt
Cricket's spot-fixing trial begins
Salman Butt and Mohammad Asif go on trial accused of spot-fixing during Pakistan's tour of England last year.
Oct 4, 16:19
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