A Historical Judgment by London Court: Pakistan Cricketers jailed for Betting Scam

World's top 3 cricketers have been jailed by Judge Justice Cooke for their betting scam. London court took historical decision for Pakistan Cricketers.

The judge, Mr. Justice Cooke said, "The image and integrity of what was once a game but is now a business is damaged in the eyes of all."

Two years and eight months imprisonment : Bookie Mazhar Majeed for his role in the fixing.


Two years and six months imprisonment : Former Pakistan Test cricket captain Salman Butt.


One year jailed : Former world number two Test bowler Mohammad Asif for his involvement.


Six months sentenced : Mohammed Amir.


Mohammed Amir bowled one of the pre-planned no-ball, during Pakistan played England at Lord's in August 2010.

Justice Cooke said future cricket matches would forever be tainted by the fixing scandal. "What ought to be honest sporting competition may not be such at all," he said.

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