PCB present detailed evidence against Shahzaib Hasan in front of AC Tribunal [Update Post #82]

[MenInG]

Shahzaib Hasan who reported that bookies were contacting players at PSL has been questioned for 4.5 hrs yesterday & 2.5 hrs today by PCB ACU

— Saj Sadiq (@Saj_PakPassion) March 15, 2017

Dark & dangerous world of cricket spot-fixing. Shahzaib Hasan's wife & children threatened with kidnapping if he exposed bookies #PSL2017

— Saj Sadiq (@Saj_PakPassion) March 15, 2017

[MenInG]

Very sad to see above. This is what the poor guy is having to deal with after being a whistle-blower.

[Sports_Psychologist]

So shahzaib was the one who spilled the beans in this whole scene??

[ExpressPacer]

THIS. THIS. AND THIS. People were so quick to blame Sharjeel and Khalid Latif and whosoever they got the chance to for not reporting any approaches. The fact is, we don't live in the West. After playing cricket in UAE or wherever they are, they come back home. Home to reality, the reality that is PAKISTAN. Pakistan is plagued with all sorts of problems including this. I would rather do jail time for something I have not even done instead of disclosing the names of the bookies and getting my family and myself in danger. They surely weighed the opportunity cost. Tough world. Everything isn't as easy as it sounds on paper. The world is not simply black and white. How sad. Hope Shahzaib Hasan and his young family are safe.

[pakistanigoneaussie]

So shahzaib was the one who spilled the beans in this whole scene??

What do you mean, he did the right thing

Honestly if he has done nothing wrong then his treatment is travesty, he should be on a plane to the Caribbean

[ExpressPacer]

What do you mean rat, he did the right thing

Honestly if he has done nothing wrong then his treatment is travesty, he should be on a plane to the Caribbean

Exactly. He's much better than the pathetic Hafeez anyway.

[pakistanigoneaussie]

Exactly. He's much better than the pathetic Hafeez anyway.

That and he is the only other opener in pak apart from sharjeel who strikes at over a 100 but still has a good average. Has improved his fitness as well . I wanted him when sharjeel was still a round, I reckon now he is essential, instead he is stuck in this mess where after all this questioning the only thing that's come out is that he is the whistle blower

Ridiculous, why would any player want to be a whistleblower now

[Markhor]

Appalling, we often talk on here about the importance of whistleblowing when it comes to fixing but we shouldn't forget the serious consequences and threats that are levelled against those who dare raise their head above the parapet.

Shahzaib and his family should be given maximum security and protection, and deserves the utmost thanks for doing the right thing despite the personal cost to him.

[Sports_Psychologist]

So shahzaib was the one who spilled the beans in this whole scene??

@MenInG thanks for editing I realized after a while that the wording I used was wrong...

[Madplayer]

THIS. THIS. AND THIS. People were so quick to blame Sharjeel and Khalid Latif and whosoever they got the chance to for not reporting any approaches. The fact is, we don't live in the West. After playing cricket in UAE or wherever they are, they come back home. Home to reality, the reality that is PAKISTAN. Pakistan is plagued with all sorts of problems including this. I would rather do jail time for something I have not even done instead of disclosing the names of the bookies and getting my family and myself in danger. They surely weighed the opportunity cost. Tough world. Everything isn't as easy as it sounds on paper. The world is not simply black and white. How sad. Hope Shahzaib Hasan and his young family are safe.

Thats a wrong way to look at things. So one should do whatever the criminals ask of them?

I know we dont live in an ideal world but not reporting crimes is the worst thing. You are part of the problem if you dont report such things. This way the criminals get encouraged. Next the bookies would threaten their familes and ask them to fix international matches. Cricket is a small part of a wider scenario. You cannot choose to live in fear or these monsters will keep exploiting you in one way or the other.

[Arham_PakFan]

Poor guy.

I remember Shoaib Akhtar said in his book that players who fix are usually threatened with consequences if they refuse to do so.

[Madplayer]

These bookies should be traced and sent into the darkest pits of hell.

[JibranAnsari]

Thats what players here have to go through , can pcb or acu make sure that the playwrs remain safe once they report the approach?

I wish dearly that sharjeel and co are innocent and play for pakistan again.

[pakistani pride]

So what will Sethi and SK do now? Can they now also provide full security to the players.

Now its time to talk and take action to get the real persons behind bars.

[ayemgilani86]

the bigger criminals are the selectors, hafeez, sohail tanvir , akmals, malik, the same guys who are always selected and get nice contracts.

[Pete Rose]

Yeah, I don't blv anything these guys say

[Misia]

when you are threatened with you familys welfare, and you still stand your groung to do the right thing, what exactly can/will the PCB/ACU do to protect you from any harm, ACU has no real jurisdictions in Pk regards law enforcement, and i doubt very much the PCB has regrds pushing law enforcment . unless im wrong

[Pete Rose]

when you are threatened with you familys welfare, and you still stand your groung to do the right thing, what exactly can/will the PCB/ACU do to protect you from any harm, ACU has no real jurisdictions in Pk regards law enforcement, and i doubt very much the PCB has regrds pushing law enforcment . unless im wrong

Sounds pretty convenient...

[ExpressPacer]

That and he is the only other opener in pak apart from sharjeel who strikes at over a 100 but still has a good average. Has improved his fitness as well . I wanted him when sharjeel was still a round, I reckon now he is essential, instead he is stuck in this mess where after all this questioning the only thing that's come out is that he is the whistle blower

Ridiculous, why would any player want to be a whistleblower now

Exactly. I'm sure they forced him..

[ExpressPacer]

Thats a wrong way to look at things. So one should do whatever the criminals ask of them?

I know we dont live in an ideal world but not reporting crimes is the worst thing. You are part of the problem if you dont report such things. This way the criminals get encouraged. Next the bookies would threaten their familes and ask them to fix international matches. Cricket is a small part of a wider scenario. You cannot choose to live in fear or these monsters will keep exploiting you in one way or the other.

You see, this is the unfortunate reality. I'm not sure how many would do as you suggest. Most people would consider their family to be more important compared to a cricket match so I'm assuming if bookies do blackmail players to fix, 9 out of 10 players will fix. Its sad to know that as a fan but its the reality. We dont live in Utopia.

Also, in Western countries, such cricketers and their families would be provided with security if they take names of bookies. Never happening in Pakistan.

[cricketfan27]

Thanks to Saj for reporting this matter, otherwise things would never be revealed to the public.

If you try to help the PCB like Shahzaib did by reporting his approach, they turn the tables on you and start to conspire against you and get you involved in this match fixing probe.

Let's just pray that Shahzaib gets justice and the truth prevails over the torture they have been putting him through in the past few days!

[Drreddymd]

It is strange to hear that pak players are forced into matchfixing by black mailing from bookies.

I can understand once u r into it they can black mail them into submission but to say they force players to do fixing by threats is very very hard to accept

[Hamza_]

I get a feeling that this PCB ACU is highly incompetent as well.

[ataullah]

May Allah safeguard shahzaib. Great that he spoke out but he also needs as much support as possible. He also deserves a place in pak team as he's best strike rate modern player after sharjeel. Karachi kings didn't give him a chance and Pak doing the same.

[Rayyman]

These bookies should be traced and sent into the darkest pits of hell.

Honestly, get a search party and destroy these hideous human beings.

[princeuk]

Thats a wrong way to look at things. So one should do whatever the criminals ask of them?

I know we dont live in an ideal world but not reporting crimes is the worst thing. You are part of the problem if you dont report such things. This way the criminals get encouraged. Next the bookies would threaten their familes and ask them to fix international matches. Cricket is a small part of a wider scenario. You cannot choose to live in fear or these monsters will keep exploiting you in one way or the other.

Nobody wants the monsters to win like you said but if your family was being threatened then would you not want their safety first. I hope these bookies are caught and slapped but it affects cricketers families too

[Square Drive]

Damn.

Stay safe, Shahzaib!

Hopefully he's fully cleared ASAP and Inzi (I know I'm expecting too much) selects him in the near future.

[Major]

Shazaib was the one who exposed all these guys?

My respect for Shazaib Hasan has increased!! If there is one guy who i would look up to after Misbah ul haq, it would be this guy!

[wasimjunior]

Very sad to see above. This is what the poor guy is having to deal with after being a whistle-blower.

I posted a few days ago this may be exactly why players arent reporting offers made,

before we judge all the names incriminated we must know all the facts.

[Hasan123]

Well done Shazaib for exposing these cheats. Hopefully he is proven innocent and his family and himself are kept safe.

[kingusama92]

Respect.

Should be rewarded for it and given full protection.

[Belawal2014]

Respect.

Should be rewarded for it and given full protection.

and should be on the plane to the Caribbean tbh, performed well in the domestic one day cup.

[sshakir411]

Pretty sure duress is a big factor in why most of our players end up in this vicious circle.

[Syed1]

I hope immediate steps are taken to ensure the safety and security of his family.


Personally I feel that a whistleblower's name should never be exposed in the media. It puts him and his family at risk. It happens all around the world and therefore everywhere the identity of the whistleblower is kept secret.

[Belawal2014]

I hope immediate steps are taken to ensure the safety and security of his family.


Personally I feel that a whistleblower's name should never be exposed in the media. It puts him and his family at risk. It happens all around the world and therefore everywhere the identity of the whistleblower is kept secret.

Correct, but unfortunately can't expect this level of intelligence and diligence from the crooks at the PCB. I'm looking at one person in particular.

Btw, guys have you seen the video of the little cute boy who went OFF on Najam Sethi because he couldn't get a PSL ticket? Had me and my family in splits.

[SarfiBabarHaris]

feel for Shahzaib

[proud_pakistani]

This brings me back to wonder about wat was the story of Zulqernain Haider. Surely, there was some issue, he was spooked by some bookies. I don't think he is crazy like people say he was.

[Professor]

Honestly It makes sense why a player wouldn't want to report an approach .Shahzaib reported and not only did he get threats, he was treated like a criminal by the PCB and majority of the media. On top of that he has been ignored for the WI tour despite being a deserving selection.

[Saj]

Some strange things happening with this PSL fixing.

Mudslinging, accusations and some cover ups.

More to come.

[Abdullah]

Some strange things happening with this PSL fixing.

Mudslinging, accusations and some cover ups.

More to come.

come on saj u cant leave us in that suspense!!

[Saj]

come on saj u cant leave us in that suspense!!

At this stage don't think that all the names being mentioned are guilty.

[ExplicitAI]

Wait hang on a minute, if Shahzaib is whistleblowing, did he basically snitch on Sharjeel and Khalid saying that both these two fixed? I'm confused.

[Abdullah]

At this stage don't think that all the names being mentioned are guilty.

but some of the names not being mentioned maybe?!

[MenInG]

LAHORE: The anti-corruption unit of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), after questioning on Wednesday Shahzaib Hasan for the second time, did not take any decision about the opener in the ongoing investigation into the Pakistan Super League spot-fixing scandal.

This was Shahzaib’s second hearing, which continued for around three and a half hours, in two days. Still, the anti-corruption unit could not decide whether to serve him a notice of charge in the PSL fixing probe.

Shahzaib, 27, appeared before the unit also on Tuesday and went through a four-hour long process of inquiry before being again summoned for Wednesday.

And on Wednesday, Shahzaib had to come twice for his hearing to PCB offices at the Gaddafi Stadium after Salman Naseer, a member of the anti-corruption unit, was not available when the right-handed batsman first came.

A PCB spokesman said that the anti-corruption unit had not made any decision on Shahzaib who might be called again on Thursday or he could also be served with the notice of charge.

The unit has already issued notices of charge to three cricketers — batsmen Sharjeel Khan, Khalid Latif and paceman Mohammad Irfan — in the PSL spot-fixing inquiry.

[MenInG]

LAHORE: Pakistani cricketer Shahzaib Hasan will appear before PCB's Anti-Corruption Unit on Thursday afternoon to record his statements regarding his alleged involvement in the recent spot fixing scandal, SAMAA reported.

Anti Corruption Unit of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has asked Hasan to disclose the names of the people he met during the second edition of Pakistan Super League (PSL).

The batsman will appear before the unit at 03.30 pm Pakistan Standard Time (PST) and give his clarification on the situation.

Islamabad United's Sharjeel Khan and Karachi Kings' Shahzaib Hasan were banned from taking part in the second edition of PSL after being allegedly involved in a spot fixing scandal.

United bowler Mohammad Irfan also came in the limelight of the spot fixing scandal but was allowed to take part in the cricketing league.

PCB charged Irfan over his alleged involvement in spot-fixing during a recently held Twenty20 league on Tuesday and suspended the seven-foot pacer from all formats of the game.


https://www.samaa.tv/sports/2017/03/...medium=twitter

[silentkiller187]

It is strange to hear that pak players are forced into matchfixing by black mailing from bookies.

I can understand once u r into it they can black mail them into submission but to say they force players to do fixing by threats is very very hard to accept

Spot on.. Bookmakers will never threaten a "clean" player. if you become involved in the mess then it is unfortunately part of the consequences. I think some of these uneducated players get involved thinking it is nothing but before you know it it gets spiraled out of control and you have no way out.

[sunnykhan]

LAHORE: Pakistani cricketer Shahzaib Hasan will appear before PCB's Anti-Corruption Unit on Thursday afternoon to record his statements regarding his alleged involvement in the recent spot fixing scandal, SAMAA reported.

Anti Corruption Unit of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has asked Hasan to disclose the names of the people he met during the second edition of Pakistan Super League (PSL).

The batsman will appear before the unit at 03.30 pm Pakistan Standard Time (PST) and give his clarification on the situation.

Islamabad United's Sharjeel Khan and Karachi Kings' Shahzaib Hasan were banned from taking part in the second edition of PSL after being allegedly involved in a spot fixing scandal.

United bowler Mohammad Irfan also came in the limelight of the spot fixing scandal but was allowed to take part in the cricketing league.

PCB charged Irfan over his alleged involvement in spot-fixing during a recently held Twenty20 league on Tuesday and suspended the seven-foot pacer from all formats of the game.


https://www.samaa.tv/sports/2017/03/...medium=twitter

Poor aritlce. Shahzaib was never banner during PSL.

[MenInG]

PCB issued a Notice of Charge to Shahzaib Hasan

Lahore March 17, 2017: “The Pakistan Cricket Board has today issued Shahzaib Hasan a Notice of Charge and provisionally suspended him with immediate effect from participating in all forms of cricket. Shahzaib has been charged with violations of Code Articles 2.1.4, 2.4.4 and 2.4.5 and now has 14 days to respond to the Notice of Charge.

PCB ACU’s investigations into corrupt practices will continue.”

[aliasad1998]

PCB issued a Notice of Charge to Shahzaib Hasan

Lahore March 17, 2017: “The Pakistan Cricket Board has today issued Shahzaib Hasan a Notice of Charge and provisionally suspended him with immediate effect from participating in all forms of cricket. Shahzaib has been charged with violations of Code Articles 2.1.4, 2.4.4 and 2.4.5 and now has 14 days to respond to the Notice of Charge.

PCB ACU’s investigations into corrupt practices will continue.”

What is happening

[MenInG]

Think PCB going by the letter of the law.

This failure to report business is not being taken lightly, whatever the motive.

[Square Drive]

Wow another one bites the dust.

This is too sad.

[Sports_Psychologist]

It's time to clean up the dirt...

[ataullah]

That's why he wasn't picked by kings and by pak in all these camps

[Hamza_]

PCB did not had enough proof back then against him? It just looks like they are recording everyone's statements and charging them whatever they can think about.

Wasn't he supposed to be a whistle blower?

[ask_analyse_act]

shahzaib was a whistle blower isnt it.. Didnt understand why was he handed charge notice

[Abdullah]

aray bhai wth

[zn426]

Way to go PCB, now you're getting innocents caught up in your witch hunt.
I get it, you want to make an example of Latif and Khan, don't punish the messengers who told you what was going on.

[MenInG]

February 13th. PCB "Shahzaib Hasan is clear of involvement in spot-fixing"
Today. PCB "Shahzaib Hasan charged & suspended from cricket"

— Saj Sadiq (@Saj_PakPassion) March 17, 2017

[Rafay Shafiq]

February 13th. PCB "Shahzaib Hasan is clear of involvement in spot-fixing"
Today. PCB "Shahzaib Hasan charged & suspended from cricket"

— Saj Sadiq (@Saj_PakPassion) March 17, 2017

PCB ko sharmindagi ke ilawa kutch na mile ga

[MenInG]

https://www.dawn.com/news/1321064/sh...fixing-scandal

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Friday issued a charge-sheet against opener Shahzaib Hasan and suspended him over allegations of spot-fixing during the Pakistan Super League (PSL) Twenty20 tournament, in a case that has so far ensnared four other current or former national stars.

The widening scandal threatens to take some of the sheen off the recently-completed PSL, which was hailed as a step towards restoring international cricket in the terror-hit country after the final in Lahore passed without incident.

According to a PCB press release, Hassan has been "provisionally suspended with immediate effect from participating in all forms of cricket".

The Karachi Kings player has been granted 14 days to respond to the notice of charge.

Hasan has been charged under the following provisions of the PCB Anti-Corruption Code:

2.1.4 Directly or indirectly soliciting, inducing, enticing, instructing, persuading, encouraging or intentionally facilitating any Participant to breach any of the foregoing provisions of this Article 2.1.

2.4.4 Failing to disclose to the PCB Vigilance and Security Department (without unnecessary delay) full details of any approaches or invitations received by the Participant to engage in Corrupt Conduct under this Anti-Corruption Code.

2.4.5 Failing or refusing to disclose to the PCB Vigilance and Security Department (without unnecessary delay) full details of any incident, fact, or matter that comes to the attention of a Participant that may evidence Corrupt Conduct under this Anti-Corruption Code by another Participant, including (without limitation) approaches or invitations that have been received by another Participant to engage in conduct that would amount to a breach of this Anti-Corruption Code.

"PCB ACU’s [anti-corruption unit] investigations into corrupt practices will continue,” said the press release.

The development in the spot-fixing scandal comes a day after the anti-corruption unit of the PCB questioned Shahzaib for three and a half hours during a hearing without being able to reach a decision whether to serve him a notice of charge.

The unit has already issued notices of charge to four cricketers — batsmen Nasir Jamshed, Sharjeel Khan, Khalid Latif and paceman Mohammad Irfan — in the PSL spot-fixing inquiry.

[pakistanigoneaussie]

So depressing

few months ago i was imagining a sharjeel/shazaib opening pair, now they are both gone

[Hamza_]

February 13th. PCB "Shahzaib Hasan is clear of involvement in spot-fixing"
Today. PCB "Shahzaib Hasan charged & suspended from cricket"

— Saj Sadiq (@Saj_PakPassion) March 17, 2017

Do people still trust PCB and it's ACU after this?

[Indiafan]

Do people still trust PCB and it's ACU after this?

Well things changed after Sharjeel and Khalid's testimony. They might have given new information about Hasan

[sunnykhan]

Well things changed after Sharjeel and Khalid's testimony. They might have given new information about Hasan

And do they have proofs to back their testimony?

Shahzaib will be cleared soon.

[Saj]

Hope the PCB know what they are doing because at times it seems they haven't got a clue with this enquiry.

[Hamza_]

Well things changed after Sharjeel and Khalid's testimony. They might have given new information about Hasan

And then you guys say we make theories. LOL

[Hamza_]

Hope the PCB know what they are doing because at times it seems they haven't got a clue with this enquiry.

@Saj I think PCB has messed this one badly trying to be hero. Your thoughts?

[Belawal2014]

Circus hai ya PCB?

[MenInG]

Discarded Pakistan batsman Shahzaib Hasan has decided to challenge the Pakistan Cricket Board’s charge against him relating to the spot-fixing scandal in the Pakistan Super League.

Shahzaib, who played in the 2009 World T20 Cup in England that Pakistan won, confirmed he would be filing a detailed reply to the notice issued to him through his lawyer.

The Karachi based batsman has been charged under different clauses of the anti-corruption code of the PCB with having contacts with bookmakers, trying to induce other players into spot-fixing and setting up meetings between players and bookies.

“I am innocent and I have done nothing wrong. I reported the offer made to me to the Board. I will fight this case,” he said.

Besides Shahzaib, two other Pakistan batsmen Sharjeel Khan and Khalid Latif have also decided to contest the charges laid out against them by the Board and the PCB has already formed a three-member tribunal to hear their cases.

The tribunal headed by a former judge of the Lahore High Court, Asghar Haider is yet to give a date for the hearing.

Sharjeel and Khalid have also been charged under different clauses of the anti-corruption code which deal with spot-fixing. Khalid is also charged with trying to incite other players into fixing.

Read more | Had Wasim Akram, Inzamam been hanged, there would’ve been no fixing: Abdul Qadir

As a result of the fall-out from the spot-fixing scandal in the PSL, the PCB has also suspended two other players Nasir Jamshed and pacer Muhammad Irfan.

The five players who are now suspended from all cricketing activities are said to have played a role one way or the other in the spot-fixing scandal in PSL.

http://www.hindustantimes.com/cricke...S0eghUdOK.html

[ataullah]

I think shahzaib is innocent

[Sherlock]

A month ago Shahzaib was cleared...now he's been suspended with immediate effect.

The circus that is the PCB, ladies and gentlemen

[Hamza_]

I think shahzaib is innocent

I think Sharjeel and Latif also are.

[Hawkeye]

Height of PCB's incompetence.

It looks like all three are innocent! Some have apparently failed to report the offer, and they did so probably because their families are threatened.

The one guy who DID report is being charged by the PCB.

[Hamza_]

Height of PCB's incompetence.

It looks like all three are innocent! Some have apparently failed to report the offer, and they did so probably because their families are threatened.

The one guy who DID report is being charged by the PCB.

They have charged him by saying he was in contact with Nasir Jamshed on WhatsApp. LOL.

[Red Devil]

I love how everyone's jumping to conclusions after reading a few snippets in the news.

I'm sure the people who've been working on this case 24/7 for the last month know more about what actually transpired than all of us.

[Professor]

Well things changed after Sharjeel and Khalid's testimony. They might have given new information about Hasan

If the news is true that Shahzaib was the whistle blower that lead to the likes of Latif and Sharjeel being exposed. Do you really think they would be above lying to involve Shahzaib into this as well?

[last_knight]

So depressing

few months ago i was imagining a sharjeel/shazaib opening pair, now they are both gone

Will you please next imagine Hafeez/Junior opening pair.

[rhnmirza]

As much as integrity and honesty is of out most importance, I do feel for Shahzaib, Sharjeel, Irfan and Khalid.

Not to drag any political debate; but corruption, disloyalty and fraud has become the norm in the society these four hail from. They see it everywhere. Add lack of education to hinder their conscience between right and wrong. PCB has outreached their resources to teach them about the culprit ways players are lured into the traps. But hey, it's just a T20 league match, let's enjoy and have fun. Little do they see is the nasty web that triangulates them into.

Just speechless.

[Syed1]

Height of PCB's incompetence.

It looks like all three are innocent! Some have apparently failed to report the offer, and they did so probably because their families are threatened.

The one guy who DID report is being charged by the PCB.

But sir only a month ago you were one of the main contributors to the thread regarding Imran's tweet of how Najam Sethi is incompetent to handle this matter and were thoroughly bashing Imran for his comments.


Now you are saying exactly that.


Atleast be consistent.


#doublefaced

[proud_pakistani]

I think the major issue for Shahzaib is that he only reported the approach after Sharjeel and Khalid were charged and not as soon as the approach was made. This is the only logic where he would get suspended. PCB is being quite ruthless but they need to conduct due diligence before charging the players like this.