'With BCCI on our side…': Former Pakistan cricketer alleges match-fixing in Champions Trophy
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has ordered an inquiry after former Pakistan cricketer, Shoaib Akhtar, alleged that the 2017 Champions Trophy final between Pakistan and India was fixed.
Akhtar, who was part of the Pakistan team that lost the final to India by 180 runs, made the allegations in an interview with a local TV channel.
“I can't reveal the names of the players involved, but I can confirm that the match was fixed,” Akhtar said.
The PCB has said that it will investigate the allegations and take appropriate action if necessary.
“We are aware of the allegations made by Shoaib Akhtar,” a PCB spokesperson said. “We have ordered an inquiry into the matter and will take appropriate action if necessary.”
Akhtar's allegations have come as a shock to the cricketing world. The Champions Trophy is one of the most prestigious tournaments in cricket and is played between the top eight teams in the world.
If Akhtar's allegations are true, it would be one of the biggest scandals in cricket history.
Akhtar's allegations have been met with mixed reactions. Some people have expressed shock and disbelief, while others have said that they are not surprised.
Some of the evidence that Akhtar has presented includes:
- The fact that Pakistan lost the match by a large margin.
- The fact that some of the Pakistan players played poorly in the match.
- The fact that there were some strange betting patterns on the match.
The PCB has said that it will investigate the allegations and take appropriate action if necessary.
The Champions Trophy final was one of the most important matches in Pakistan's cricketing history.
The fact that Akhtar has alleged that the match was fixed has come as a shock to the cricketing world.
If Akhtar's allegations are true, it would be one of the biggest scandals in cricket history.
