PCB not to show leniency to corrupt players after Kaneria ban

Kaneria has been banned for life by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) for his involvement in spot-fixing in country matches.

And the latest development has forced the PCB to act tough against those found guilty of indulging in malpractices.

Last year, former Pakistan captain Salman Butt, Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Aamir had also been jailed after being found guilty of involving in corruption and cheating by a Crown Court in London.

"The question before us now is whether these players have any remorse or regret over how they have damaged the image of Pakistan cricket and sadly so far the answer is in the negative," a senior PCB official told PTI.

He said while the board had hired a sports psychologist to counsel and reform 19-year-old Aamir as part of his rehabilitation program, the pacer is unlikely to get a chance to redeem his international career after the Kaneria episode.

"The sad part is even Aamir appears to have no remorse or regrets. In his meeting with PCB Chairman his attitude was laid back," the official said. MORE