Islamabad, August 29: Taking serious note of the ‘spot-fixing’ scandal that rocked Pakistan cricket team in the ongoing fourth Test against England in London, President Asif Ali Zardari today asked for an immediate preliminary report from PCB Chairman Ijaz Butt into the allegations.
The President’s spokesman, Farhatullah Babar said in a statement that Zardari was disappointed over the media reports of fixing allegations against some Pakistani players.
“The President, taking note of the reports, has directed that he should be kept posted about the developments as to what happened and what is the status of any inquiry that may have been ordered or held in London,” he said.
“The PCB chairman has been directed to immediately submit a preliminary report about the incident,” he added in the statement.
–Agencies