Shoaibs akhtar's influence on Rashid Latif. khama khayay hero bun raha tha..I wonder what fancy discimilinary action will be enforced against him.
Latif apologises for raising ‘fancy fixing’ fears](http://uk.cricinfo.com/link_to_database/ARCHIVE/CRICKET_NEWS/2003/JUL/212388_PAK_07JUL2003.html)
**Just one week after raising the issue of “fancy fixing” in a letter to the International Cricket Council (ICC), exclusively published on Wisden Cricinfo, Rashid Latif has apologised to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for his action. Samiul Hasan, the PCB spokesman, said: “He [Latif] has written to the PCB saying he committed a mistake by writing that letter without consulting the Board. He regretted his decision and said he would not do any such thing in future without prior clearance from the board.” **
Hasan clarified that despite the apology, the board might yet take disciplinary action against Latif. “We have asked the ICC to explain if any procedures were violated. If the ICC says yes, then the matter would be referred to the PCB disciplinary committee, which comprises two judges, one legal advisor and a former Test cricketer.”
While admitting that the letter had put the board in a “very awkward position”, Hasan was quick to point out that the PCB fully understood Latif’s concern over matchfixing. “He has been a front-runner in exposing matchfixing activities and has even put his career at stake,” said Hasan. “He has not named any cricketer in his letter. Also, nowhere in his letter does he say that matchfixing was still taking place. So whatever he has written are his personal views. He has a right to his views as captain of the team.”
In his letter to the ICC, Latif had raised concerns about the occurrence of “fancy fixing” – a form of matchfixing where bets are placed on various smaller aspects of the match. According to a report in The Independent, the ICC’s Anti-Corruption Unit had noted this phenomenon too – Lord Condon, head of the ACU, had listed nine specific aspects in his draft report two years ago, terming them “occurrence fixing”.
The ICC is likely to ask Latif to raise his concerns at the annual international captains’ meet, which takes place in September.
Rashid is getting on my nerves, I guess finally its time for him to go ;)
Nahee yaar, issay kehtay hain...
uRRta teer g*** may laina
lolz funguy you are too much .. lolzz
Rashid Latif escapes punishment for match-fixing claims](http://uk.cricinfo.com/link_to_database/ARCHIVE/CRICKET_NEWS/2003/JUL/217732_PAK_16JUL2003.html)
Wisden CricInfo staff - July 16, 2003
Rashid Latif has escaped punishment for his controversial open letter to the ICC last month, as the Pakistan Cricket Board confirmed he would be retained as captain for the home series against Bangladesh in August.
Latif, who led Pakistan during their 2-1 NatWest Challenge defeat against England last month, had invited trouble when he claimed that match-fixing was still an issue in international cricket. He claimed that the current laws, particularly in the first 15 overs of one-day matches, invited “fancy fixing”.
“It provides a chance for the bookies to approach top-order batsmen to achieve unusual scores and affect the complexion of competitive matches,” wrote Latif, a statement that contradicted the ICC’s official line that match-fixing was a thing of the past. Latif was quick to apologise to the PCB for breaching their code of conduct and that seemed to have done the trick.
“We have accepted Latif’s apology and the matter is closed,” said Tauqir Zia, the PCB chairman. “As long as Latif is doing fine he will remain captain and I must admit at an age when most of his colleagues are retired he is doing well.”
Latif had planned to retire after the World Cup, but was persuaded to stay on to oversee Pakistan’s rebuilding process. It now seems he may be at the helm for some time yet. “We want to appoint a captain on a long-term basis,” added Zia, “and there are options before us. Anyone suitable can be appointed captain at a time when it is necessary.”
Bangladesh play three Tests and five one-day internationals during their tour of Pakistan, which begins on 17 August.
good,, aqal aa gaye sahib koo