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ICC launches match-fixing probe into third England-Pak ODI | International Cricket Council chiefs have launched an investigation into alleged match fixing during England's third one-day match against Pakistan. The ICC acted after a probe by The Sun exposed evidence apparently showing that
bookies knew details of Pakistan 's innings before the match had even begun. The
new investigation will center on suspicious scoring patterns in Pakistan 's innings
and on two suspect overs during yesterday's match at The Oval. Illegal bookies
in India and Dubai apparently knew in advance what would happen so they could
launch a betting coup. The Sun's undercover team was able to pass details to ICC
inspectors before the match began. Cricket chiefs then watched as Pakistan 's
score mirrored the target that bookies had been told in advance by a fixer. It
is not thought that the overall result was fixed, only scoring rates in parts
of Pakistan 's innings. Pakistan eventually won by 23 runs. The scandal centers
on whether the match was manipulated by underground bookies to cash in on a popular
bet among punters in India , where betting is illegal. ICC CEO Haroon Lorgat has
thanked The Sun for its investigation and pledged tough action on any players
found guilty.
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