Wasim Akram's files in betting inquiry can be reopened any time'

March 10, 2016 15:43

'Pakistan Cricket Board's inquiry committee head Shakil Sheikh on Wednesday said if former Pakistan skipper Wasim Akram is in any way found involved in the team's Asia Cup debacle, then he would be held accountable,' reports dawn.com.

'Wasim's past is well-known to everyone and old files in the board regarding his involvement in betting can be reopened anytime,' says Sheikh, and that 'it is Wasim who has brought the menace of betting to Pakistan cricket.'

His outburst came following Wasim's press conference in Karachi a couple of days ago where the latter had questioned Sheikh's appointment and the very purpose of constituting the inquiry committee.

Sheikh also took the opportunity to point out his own cricketing credentials. 'When the Pindi Stadium was inaugurated, a match was held between Tauqir Zia XI and Journalist XI in which I scored an unbeaten 135,' he said. 'At another time during a good level match at F-9 Park cricket ground, I scored 42 and former West Indian captain Clive Lloyd, who was also present on the occasion, praised my batting.'

Wasim Akram has the record for taking the highest number of wickets by a Pakistani bowler (414).

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