Fixing investigation will take a few days: PSL chairman
Najam Sethi assured cricketers that they don't need to worry about the matter
DUBAI (Dunya News) – The recent reports of match-fixing in Pakistan Super League (PSL) has raised many question marks. PSL chairman Najam Sethi, however, assured the completion of investigation in a few days.
As soon as Khalid Latif and Sharjeel Ahmed have returned to Pakistan following PSL suspension over corruption charges, PSL chairman has been active on social media.
He informed that other players including Zulfiqar Babar, Muhammad Irfan and Shahzaib Hassan are being questioned while they will not face immediate suspension.
1/3: PCB ACU has questioned M Irfan. Inquiry will continue. He does not face any immediate suspension.
— Najam Sethi (@najamsethi) February 11, 2017
2/3: PCB ACU has questioned S Hassan and Z Babar. They will continue to play @thePSLt20 .
— Najam Sethi (@najamsethi) February 11, 2017
3/3: PCB ACU will remain vigilant and continue to protect @thePSLt20 from the menace of corruption.
— Najam Sethi (@najamsethi) February 11, 2017
Moreover, PSL chief recently tweeted that media should not speculations, players should relax and fans should just enjoy the game for the moment as the inquiry will be compiled within a few days.
1/3: No more player suspensions are envisaged during PSL PROVIDED there is no NEW cause for action.
— Najam Sethi (@najamsethi) February 11, 2017
2/3: Failure to promptly report any attempt to corrupt and subvert PSL will be cause for action.
— Najam Sethi (@najamsethi) February 11, 2017
3/3: Media should stop speculation. Players should relax, play the game and bring joy to millions of fans at home and abroad.
— Najam Sethi (@najamsethi) February 11, 2017
In the meantime, Imran Khan mocked Najam Sethi on twitter over alleged corruption case. He tweeted, "Joke: Election fixer Sethi to eliminate cricket spot fixing! Latter only affects cricket; elec "fixing" greater crime threatening democracy."
Joke: Election fixer Sethi to eliminate cricket spot fixing! Latter only affects cricket; elec "fixing" greater crime threatening democracy
— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) February 11, 2017
