Punishment for cricket match fixing in the eyes of Sir Vivian Richard..!

Punishment for cricket match fixing in the eyes of Sir Vivian Richards

Dear Mr. Prime Minister,

AoA.

Sir,

Since the news of Moin Khan’s late night visit to a casino in NewZealand broke in Pakistan, a debate is raging in every section of the society to send the cases of all the Pakistani cricket players and PCB officials, found guilty of match fixing, during the ongoing World Cup cricket matches, for their trial in military courts.

In this regard, the views on punishment for match fixing, of the world’s most famous cricketer, Sir Vivian Richards, are reproduced below for your kind perusal please.

Sir Vivian Richards, writing at page 219 in his book titled “Sir Vivian The Definitive Autobiography” states:

“The problem (match-fixing) needs to be taken more seriously and be throughly investigated. Anyone caught and proved beyond doubt to be involved in match-fixing should be given the maximum punishment, both within the game and under the laws of the country in which it happens. In my view, it is a kind of treason, selling your country out. At one time that would have meant being put in front of a firing squad! How can anyone sell out his or her country for a few bucks? It is beyond my comprehension.”

Best Regards,

Syed Nayyar Uddin Ahmad

Tags: My Views