PCB initiates inquiry against Raza for appearance in fixing video

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Press Trust of India Karachi
Last Updated : May 27 2018 | 9:15 PM IST

The Pakistan Cricket Board today initiated investigations into a video in which Test player Hasan Raza is seen sitting with an Indian origin player, who is discussing alleged spot-fixing deals with an undercover reporter.

The PCB said that its Anti Corruption Unit are in "process of reviewing reports regarding the alleged involvement of cricketer Raza in corrupt conduct".

"Appropriate action, if any, will be taken after collecting and reviewing all relevant evidence," read the PCB statement, stating that till such time no further comments would be made on the issue.

The PCB's statement came after Raza is seen in a video, part of an alleged spot-fixing sting operation by Al-Jazeera channel.

The Pakistani batsman, who is the youngest player to have played Test cricket, is seen sitting in the same room in which former Indian domestic cricketer -- Robin Morris from Mumbai talks about facilitating spot-fixing in T20 tournaments.

Raza told PTI that he was not part of any spot-fixing racket.

Yes, I know Robin as we played together in the Indian Cricket League (ICL) and we are friends. But I just went there as his friend and he told me it was part of a mock recording for a film scene, Raza said.

Tell me if I have spoken about doing any fixing?

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First Published: May 27 2018 | 9:15 PM IST

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