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Cricket Confronts Grave Crisis Amidst Spot-Fixing Scandal

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As the cricketing world reels from the spot-fixing scandal involving three Pakistan players, social networking forums like Twitter have been flooded with comments from fans expressing disgust and outrage. The alleged involvement of Pakistan's skipper, Salman Butt, and two pacers, Mohammed Asif and Mohammed Aamer, in the scam has been termed a "slur on the game" by cricket lovers. Many have attributed the recent resurgence of match-fixing to the advent of Twenty20 cricket and the cash-rich Indian Premier League (IPL). Fans are calling on the International Cricket Council (ICC) to take steps to save the game from being entrenched with the label of match-fixing.

Key Takeaways:

  • The spot-fixing scandal involving three Pakistan players has sparked widespread outrage and disgust among cricket fans.
  • The alleged involvement of Pakistan's skipper, Salman Butt, and two pacers, Mohammed Asif and Mohammed Aamer, has been condemned by fans as a "slur on the game".
  • Many fans have attributed the resurgence of match-fixing to the advent of Twenty20 cricket and the cash-rich Indian Premier League (IPL).
  • Twitter has been flooded with comments from fans, with some calling for the International Cricket Council (ICC) to take steps to save the game from being entrenched with the label of match-fixing.
  • A 19-year-old college student, SANFAN01, has condemned the Pakistan players, stating that their actions are a "slur on the game" and a "blemish" on their country.
  • The scandal has led to calls for the ICC to take action to protect the integrity of the game.

Statistics:

  • Three Pakistan cricketers - Salman Butt, Mohammed Asif, and Mohammed Aamer - are accused of spot-fixing during the fourth Test between Pakistan and England at Lord's.
  • Number of fans expressing outrage and disgust on Twitter: Uncounted.
  • Number of comments calling for the ICC to take action: Uncounted.

Sources:

  • CIOL News: "Social networking a major business tool: survey" (http://www.ciol.com/News/News/News-Reports/Social-networking-a-major-business-tool-survey/138566/0/)
  • CIOL News: "Amitabh Bachchan joins Twitter" (http://www.ciol.com/News/News/News-Reports/Amitabh-Bachchan-joins-Twitter/136441/0/)
  • CIOL News: "Indian cricket banks on Paramatrix ActionView" (http://www.ciol.com/News/News/News-Reports/Indian-cricket-banks-on-Paramatrix-ActionView/134017/0/)

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