Spot-fixing scandal: Kaneria released by Essex police
Pakistan’s leg-spinner, Danish Kaneria was released by the Essex police after he had been earlier arrested for allegations of spot-fixing. The incident had allegedly happened in an English domestic Pro40 match last season and he was called for enquiries in May. Apart from Kaneria, Mervyn Westfield was also involved in the issue.
A police statement read, “Essex police can confirm that a 29-year-old man from Chelmsford has been released from bail in connection with an investigation into cricket-match irregularities.”
The issue was the no-balls bowled in a game between Essex and Durham in September in 2009, which seemed to have caught the police’s eyes. Kaneria had been a part of the Pakistani side for a couple of Tests in UK, before being dropped from the side.
This comes at a time when Pakistan’s Salman Butt, Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Amir are already under the scanner for charges related to spot-fixing.
Related posts:
- Kaneria arrested, called for questioning by Essex police
- Kaneria refutes spot-fixing claims, may take legal action
- Danish Kaneira rubbishes match-fixing allegations
- England v Pakistan, Highlights 4th Test, Day Four at Lord’s: Pakistan crash to heaviest defeat in Tests after spot-fixing scandal hits cricket
- Mohammad Amir, Mohammad Asif involved in spot-fixing allegations
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Posted by Sam
on Sep 9 2010. Filed under Cricket News.
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