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2010 spot-fixing: When Amir, Butt and Asif brought shame to Pakistan cricket

The scandal took place during Pakistan's tour of England, during the fourth Test at Lord's. It centred on allegations that Pakistani players had deliberately bowled no-balls at specific points in the match in return for money.

2010 spot-fixing: When Amir, Butt and Asif brought shame to Pakistan cricket

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US Open: High-stakes battle as No 1 ranking on the line

It will be Qin vs a would-be-queen at the US Open on Wednesday, a blockbuster quarter-final clash of immense significance. On the face of it world No 2 Elena Rybakina should be secretly pleased that she would only have to beat a qualifier to reach the semi-finals and become the new world No 1 in women’s tennis. But here’s the catch.

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