***Official*** Spot-Fixing Scandal

[slowfinger]

Spot-fixing controversy: Riaz to be questioned on Tuesday | Cricket News | England v Pakistan 2010 | Cricinfo.com

Man hes definately guilty, whats the point questioning him?

 

[r3alist]

The part that I found interesting was where he talks about it being offensive to refuse a "gift". It creates a situation where there is a moral ambiguity about accepting a bribe that isn't there in other cultures.

true, its hard to explain

people say amir could have said no and he is an adult etc etc - but actually you have to realise that it would have been incredibly difficult for him to defy his seniors in such a way, although its hard to prove and he would never cite it as a mitigating factor himself it is to my mind THE biggest mitigating factor for him, he would have been cut to size straight away - by lesser players as well

 

[Cruxdude]

The part that I found interesting was where he talks about it being offensive to refuse a "gift". It creates a situation where there is a moral ambiguity about accepting a bribe that isn't there in other cultures.

All this stuff about gifts not to be refused is all bull****. The thing about mafia may be true, who knows. These players are not poor innocent kids to not want to offend people by refusing gifts.

 

[G.I.Joe]

A gift and a bribe are entirely different things.

 

[BoyBrumby]

Apologies if this has been posted before as its a day old but:

Pakistan cricketer Mohammad Asif considers asylum in Britain - Telegraph

Sheesh, that's ****ed up. If fear of reprisal for an illegal action (allegedly) commited by oneself is considered sufficient grounds for asylum it'd be a heck of a precedent.

 

[outbreak]

Asylum for being a criminal? That's pretty insane.

 

[pasag]

On some level, I like the reaction in Pakistan. I want the players to be scared that should they ever do something like this, this is what they'll have to deal with. It's no walk in the park and the risks will be huge.

 

[GotSpin]

On some level, I like the reaction in Pakistan. I want the players to be scared that should they ever do something like this, this is what they'll have to deal with. It's no walk in the park and the risks will be huge.

Yeah damn straight. While I obviously don't condemn any threats from the mafia or gambling associated links, its good to see outrage in the Pakistani public.

 

[Hurricane]

Suspended Pakistan trio set for Friday return home | Cricket News | England v Pakistan 2010 | Cricinfo.com

The fact that they get to fly home says that there is not a strong legal case against them. Or at least no charges pending in the short term.

 

[Faisal1985]

Yeah damn straight. While I obviously don't condemn any threats from the mafia or gambling associated links, its good to see outrage in the Pakistani public.

They named donkeys after them and then egged and tomatoed them ...poor donkeys...don't deserve it.

 

[slowfinger]

They named donkeys after them and then egged and tomatoed them ...poor donkeys...don't deserve it.

Yeah saw that on ARY... Tobah Tobah... I reckon some maulvi is gonna blow them up faster than Benazir Bhutto tbh... No joke they are in serious trouble here... Proper, deserved serious trouble.And now someone expect to get away wth this crap... Hah-good luck- Pakistan is taking a turn for teh best here.

 

[Scaly piscine]

Spot-fixing controversy: Suspended Pakistan trio file replies to ICC | Cricket News | England v Pakistan 2010 | Cricinfo.com

The players want the provisional suspension lifted, what an absolute ****ing joke. GAGF.

 

[Jarquis]

Xavi's ball for Messi's first was absolutely insane. Obviously offended by being unfavourably compared to Cesc ITT this week .

 

[Matt79]

Spot-fixing controversy: Suspended Pakistan trio file replies to ICC | Cricket News | England v Pakistan 2010 | Cricinfo.com

The players want the provisional suspension lifted, what an absolute ****ing joke. GAGF.

Yeah, would be extremely disappointed if they were let back in while these allegations remain unresolved.

 

[four_or_six]

Well at least now we finally know that they're all pleading innocent.

 

[Matt79]

Why would you ever plead guilty when you know you can set your watch by the powers-that-be, national and international, going to water, deciding its all too hard, and relenting.

 

[four_or_six]

Why would you ever plead guilty when you know you can set your watch by the powers-that-be, national and international, going to water, deciding its all too hard, and relenting.

I though at least one might, to try for a more lenient sentence.

 

[BoyBrumby]

The article does say they only had two weeks (ending tomorrow) to respond to the charges, I think this is more a case of them having to reply timeously & not wanting to queer any potential leverage they may get from gulity or partially guilty pleas, rather than actual protestations of innocence.

If any of them were to admit guilt up front I imagine their bargaining position would be weakened.

 

[Lillian Thomson]

Xavi's ball for Messi's first was absolutely insane. Obviously offended by being unfavourably compared to Cesc ITT this week .

You mean it was such an unlikey event that it must have been set up by an Indian bookmaker?

 

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I was wondering where that post had ended up...