A Pakistani accused of spot-fixing during the on-going Bangladesh Premier League - Cricket News Update
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Sajid-Khan-c87999, a resident of Karachi, was arrested by Bangladesh Police on spot-fixing suspicion during an important match in the country’s inaugural Twenty20 league on Monday, February 27, 2012.
According to Bangladesh Cricket Board security officials, Khan used to make phone calls to http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Pakistan-c755 after a dismissal or after a six was struck. The 36-year-old allegedly, also tried to enter the player’s zone on several occasions but remained unsuccessful.
"On Sunday Khan called after the toss and every time a key wicket fell and a six was hit. He also tried to sneak into the dressing room and some restricted areas where only players and team staff are allowed," BCB security chief, Mesbahuddin Serniabat, said.
The Pakistani national has been kept under observation by the security officials since the Chittagong phase of the BPL (Feb 18-22), and his suspicious activities in Chittagong Kings versus Barisal Burners match resulted in him being detained by the police.
"Mr. Khan had been under the BCB's watch for days. We have reasons to suspect that he was involved in spot-fixing,” Serniabat said.
The suspect was interrogated by the anti-corruption officials of the International Cricket Council, before being handed over to Dhaka police where he was sentenced; a two-day remand by Bangladesh's Capital Court, as declared by Deputy Commissioner of Dhaka Police, M. http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Asaduzzaman-Misha-c46217.
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Khan-c71319’s mobile was also taken into custody by the investigation authorities where they found a message, which contained bank account details of a Pakistani player.
"We have a zero-tolerance policy towards fixing. We hope police will make a thorough investigation into the case," said Deputy Commissioner.
Earlier, the former http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Mashrafe-Mortaza-c1917, who is leading the Dhaka Gladiators in BPL, revealed just before the beginning of the on-going tournament that he was approached by a spot-fixer. His bold claim spread concerns about fair-play in the first ever cricket league held in the country.
This however, is not the first time that Pakistanis are involved in a spot-fixing controversy. The last high-profile episode ended in jail terms for three Men in Green players, which included http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Mohammad-Amir-c76675.
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