Inside the 2010 Spot-Fixing Scandal: Abdul Razzaq's Revelation

Former Pakistan all-rounder Abdul Razzaq has revealed how the infamous 2010 spot-fixing conspiracy during the England tour came to light. He recounted Afridi's explosive confrontation with Amir, leading to the latter's confession. Razzaq criticized the Pakistan Cricket Board's delayed response, which worsened the crisis.

The 2010 spot-fixing scandal that rocked Pakistan cricket recently resurfaced in discussions, thanks to Abdul Razzaq's startling revelations. During a television interview, the former Pakistan all-rounder detailed how the scandal unfolded during the England tour.

Razzaq recounted an unusual turn of events, where his friend's intervention brought the conspiracy to team management's attention. It was during a late-night phone repair that Razzaq's friend stumbled upon incriminating messages, revealing a plot to fix matches. This discovery prompted Razzaq to inform Shahid Afridi, who had an intense confrontation with Mohammad Amir.

According to Razzaq, Afridi slapped Amir when the young bowler initially denied involvement. Only after did Amir admit participation in the conspiracy, causing turmoil within the team. Razzaq criticized management for not addressing the issue promptly. The ICC and a UK court later banned and jailed the players involved, although Amir returned to international cricket years later.

(With inputs from agencies.)