Final hearing of spot fixing scandal held in Doha and three Pakistani players Salman Butt, Muhammad Asif and Muhammad Amir presented their views about the allegations on them. Their lawyers defend them by all ways and answer the entire allegation against them. There was cross questioning from lawyers.
ICC is the main party in the hearing. Some witnesses were also called during the hearing to help tribunal in making its decision. The case presented by ICC was very strong and they came with slid proofs and videos. The lawyers of three Pakistani players provide justifications of their innocence.
There are some reports that the differences of Salman Butt and Muhammad Asif has been increased after Asif said that he was asked by Captain Salman Butt to bowl with speed and the no-ball was result of extra effort from his side. Michael Beloff QC, Albie Sachs and Sharad Rao included in three men tribunal to decide about the fate of three Pakistani players.
Previously Coach Waqar Younis also said that Salman Butt said that he asked Muhammad Amir to bowl fast ball by coming forward as batsman was playing by coming forward. Shahid Afridi and Waqar Younis also recorded their statements. Today was the last day of hearing and the decision is expected after closing statement from players.
Tags: Albie Sachs, M Asif, Michael Beloff QC, Salman Butt, Sharad Rao
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