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Rashid Latif

Spot-fixing judgement marks black day for nation, say former Pakistani cricketers

Pakistan's cricket community described the punishments handed out to Salman Butt, Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Aamer as a "black day" for the nation and hoped that the jail terms for the trio will serve as a deterrent.

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Former Pakistan players want strict measures to protect future generations

Former star players and cricket administrators united Wednesday to urge Pakistan to act immediately to save future generations of cricketers from corruption as three of its top players face jail in England.

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Former players say it’s a sad day for Pakistan cricket

Dismayed by the conviction of Salman Butt and Mohammad Asif in the spot-fixing scandal, Pakistan's former players said the London Court's verdict marks a sad day for the game in the country but the two players got what they deserved for their actions.

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Former cricketers rue Pakistan’s poor fielding against Sri Lanka

Pakistan's failure to force a win over Sri Lanka in the first Test has come under criticism from former players with many of them blaming dropped catches as the reason behind draw in Abu Dhabi.

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Latif accuses PCB of destroying Kaneria’s career

Former captain Rashid Latif on Sunday accused Pakistan’s cricket chiefs of "murdering" leg-spinner Danish Kaneria by refusing to let him play despite being cleared of a spot-fixing allegation in Britain.

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Former players welcome Shahid Afridi’s return to international cricket

Former coach Waqar Younis has once again reiterated that he had no personal issues with Shahid Aridi and welcomed his decision to come out of retirement and make himself available for selection in the Pakistan team.

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PCB enforces contract system in domestic tournaments

In its bid to discourage players from getting involved in fixing or gambling in the domestic circuit, the Pakistan Cricket Board has enforced a contract system for all the regional teams this season.

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Others involved in spot-fixing should also be punished: Latif

Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif feels that those who conspired with the banned trio of Salman Butt, Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Aamir in the spot-fixing scandal should also be given exemplary punishment.

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Afghanistan eye fresh World Twenty20 berth

Afghan captain Mohammad Nabi said on Friday his fast-rising cricket team were batting for a fresh berth in the World Twenty20, hoping that competing in Pakistan had helped to mature young talent.

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Banker Ali Reza to replace Ijaz Butt as PCB chief?

Country's top banker Ali Reza has emerged as a possible candidate to take over as Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman as incumbent Ijaz Butt may not get an extension, media reports say.

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