Proteas suspected match-fixing in 2007 Pakistan tour: Arthur

[mastana]

Proteas suspected match-fixing in 2007 Pakistan tour: Arthur

Johannesburg, Oct 29 (PTI) Former South Africa cricket coach Micky Arthur has made a shock revelation that they suspected match-fixing when Pakistan lost a one-dayer against them in Lahore in 2007. Arthur went public with his revelation when Pakistan and South Africa have just started a one-day series in Abu Dhabi. Arthur''s revelation can be found in his soon-to-be released biography ''Taking The Mickey'' but he spoke about it in an interview with South African website Sport24. Talking about the 2007 series, which they won 3-2, Arthur said they suspected match-fixing when Pakistan lost decisive ODI from an advantageous position. "There was a strong suspicion of match-fixing and it took some of the gloss off the series win," Arthur told Sport24. "We did not have any proof, but when you have been involved in the game long enough, you know when something is not right. How else do you explain a batting side needing only 40 runs with 7 wickets in hand, and then losing?," he added. Chasing 234 to win, Pakistan were positioned comfortably at 149 for two but went on to lose the match and the series. Arthur''s comments have come at a time when three Pakistani cricketers have been suspended by International Cricket Council (ICC) on spot-fixing allegations. Salman Butt, Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Amir were suspended after a British tabloid claimed that they took bribes to bowl deliberately no-balls in the Lord''s Test. Arthur also predicted easy win for South Africa in the five-match one-day series against Pakistan. "Pakistan are at an absolute low and I can''t see us having any trouble beating them. Our real test will come when we play against India at home at the end of the year," Arthur, who is now coach of Western Australia, said.

http://in.news.yahoo.com/20/20101029/381/tsp-proteas-suspected-match-fixing-in-20_1.html Yeah waiting for the real series. India vs South Africa. :aha:

[Nirvanam]

Another Fix Now Mickey Arthur has written in his autobiography that one of the recent games against Pak was fixed. The reaction? Typical Pak reaction - we are threatening to sue you. And there it will end unless of course Mr.Butt has a counter allegation to make following which CSA will threaten legal action and Butt will tender a public apology. http://www.cricinfo.com/pakistan-v-south-africa-2010/content/story/485641.html The Pakistan Cricket Board is threatening to take legal action against Mickey Arthur, the former South Africa coach, after he suggested in a recent interview that a one-day series decider between the two countries in 2007 had been influenced by match-fixers. Pakistan cricket has been under the spotlight ever since the News of the World published allegations of spot-fixing during the Lord's Test against England back in August, and three of its players, Salman Butt, Mohammad Amir and Mohammad Asif, are currently suspended from international cricket by the ICC. The latest allegation centres on the fifth ODI at Lahore in October 2007, which resulted in a 14-run win for South Africa - and a 3-2 series victory - after a dramatic Pakistan collapse. Chasing 234 to claim the series, Pakistan had at one stage been cruising on 198 for 4 with ten overs remaining, only for their last six wickets to tumble for 21 runs in 6.3 overs. "There was a strong suspicion of match-fixing and it took some of the gloss off the series win," Arthur told the South African website Sport24, ahead of the publication of his autobiography, in which the same claim is set to be made. "We did not have any proof, but when you have been involved in the game long enough, you know when something is not right. How else do you explain a batting side needing only 40 runs with seven [sic] wickets in hand, and then losing?" The PCB, which is seeking to restore its damaged reputation in the wake of the NOTW revelations, reacted strongly to Arthur's comments, which coincided with the ongoing series between South Africa and Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates. "PCB has noted with concern the statement of former South African Coach Mick[e]y Arthur insinuating that a one-day international match played at Lahore between Pakistan and South Africa in 2007 was fixed," read a PCB statement. "PCB has decided to immediately serve a legal notice on Mick[e]y Arthur asking him to share with PCB any evidence in this regard. If the evidence is not provided PCB and Pakistani players reserve the right to initiate legal proceedings against Mick[e]y Arthur including but not limited to seeking unqualified apology, retraction and damages." "PCB reiterates that it has a zero tolerance policy towards corruption in cricket," continued the statement, "and will deal with any news concerning Pakistani players with utmost importance and due care."

[Indiafan-Hyd]

Afretard and other uncivilized cheating Idiots are in the team just because they were not caught in NOTW sting video.

[urbestfriend]

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[Hindustani]

just give the Pakistani Cricket team the job to Fix global warming judging by their record, they can Fix any and everything

[CSK Fan]

PCB did the right thing here. Why wasn't this brought up in 2007 by Arthur? Did he report his suspicions to ICC? Just because some Pak cricketers have been caught doesn't make it open season for everyone to take potshots without any proof

[achilles]

just give the Pakistani Cricket team the job to Fix global warming judging by their record' date=' they can Fix any and everything[/quote'] :hysterical::hysterical::hysterical::hysterical: