KARACHI — Pakistan on Tuesday urged those who made accusations of match-fixing to keep quiet after the game's governing body cleared the national team of any wrongdoing on their tour of Sri Lanka.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) Monday announced that its Anti-Corruption and Security Unit (ACSU) found nothing against Pakistan players after reports bookmakers tried to contact them in a team hotel in Sri Lanka.
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ijaz Butt said the ICC announcement should silence the accusers.
"We have a zero tolerance towards corruption and we are relieved to learn that no untoward act was committed," Butt said in a statement.
"This announcement by the ICC should also silence those who have been vociferous in their baseless accusation but remain quiet when it comes to producing evidence," said Butt.
The Pakistani team fell under suspicion after a report in the local media this month alleged bookmakers were seen trying to make contact with players in their Colombo hotel during the second Test against Sri Lanka.
Pakistan asks accusers to respect ICC all-clear
KARACHI — Pakistan on Tuesday urged those who made accusations of match-fixing to keep quiet after the game's governing body cleared the national team of any wrongdoing on their tour of Sri Lanka.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) Monday announced that its Anti-Corruption and Security Unit (ACSU) found nothing against Pakistan players after reports bookmakers tried to contact them in a team hotel in Sri Lanka.
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ijaz Butt said the ICC announcement should silence the accusers.
"We have a zero tolerance towards corruption and we are relieved to learn that no untoward act was committed," Butt said in a statement.
"This announcement by the ICC should also silence those who have been vociferous in their baseless accusation but remain quiet when it comes to producing evidence," said Butt.
The Pakistani team fell under suspicion after a report in the local media this month alleged bookmakers were seen trying to make contact with players in their Colombo hotel during the second Test against Sri Lanka.
