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Asian cricket betting rings directly funding al-Qaida terrorism

Shady Asian cricket betting rings are reported to be directly funding al-Qaida terrorism.

ICC's ACU to question Pak batsman Yasir Hameed

The International Cricket Council's (ICC) Anti-Corruption Unit is likely to interview Pakistani batsman Yasir Hameed as part of its match-fixing investigation, even as his team mates have questioned his reliability as a witness on Sunday.

Punter says 'Pakistan have won the toss and decided to bet'

England cricket fans used Sunday's Twenty20 clash between England and Pakistan to taunt Pakistani cricketers in Cardiff about spot-fixing allegations.

'Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan plans to target prominent politicians on Eid'

Pakistani intelligence agencies have reportedly warned that the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) is planning to target prominent politicians and important personalities on Eid.

More 'rotten eggs' in Pak cricket, says Mohammad Zahid

Former Pakistan cricketer Mohammad Zahid feels that there are more corrupt Pakistani players who need to be investigated by the International Cricket Council (ICC)'s Anti-Corruption and Security Unit (ACSU).

Pak fans still hoping to watch 'good and fair cricket'

Many Pakistani cricket fans who turned up at the Swalec Stadium in Cardiff for Sunday's Twenty20 match against England insisted that despite the 'spot-fixing' scandal which has engulfed the sport, they still had hopes of watching 'good and fair cricket'.

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