Third Pakistan-England ODI was fixed, says tabloid

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British tabloid The Sun has alleged that the third Pakistan-England was fixed and has reportedly passed on the ‘evidence’ to officials of the ICC Anti-Corruption and Security Unit.

The paper says parts of the match, which Pakistan won by 23 runs, were fixed by Pakistani players.

“The new investigation will centre on suspicious scoring patterns in Pakistan's innings and on two suspect overs during yesterday's match at The Oval,” a report in the paper’s Saturday edition says.

Illegal bookmakers in India and Dubai are said to have been involved in the scam.

“The probe centres on an individual within the team camp who is believed to be the ringleader, taking money from bookies and ensuring their orders are carried out,” the paper adds without naming any player.

The tabloid said it was withholding details and evidence while the International Cricket Council carries out investigations.

The allegation comes as the ICC and Scotland Yard are already probing the alleged involvement of three Pakistani players in a spot-fixing scam during their team’s fourth Test against England at Lord’s.