Ponting shocked at spot-fixing allegations against Pakistani cricketers

Lahore, Aug 30 : Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Asif’s ex-girlfriend, Veena Malik, has launched a scathing attack at the 27-year-old pacer accusing him of being a ‘serial match-fixer’.

Veena revealed that before the Pakistan team flew to Australia last year, Asif had made a sudden visit to Bangkok to meet certain bookies.

“He went to Bangkok to meet some bookmakers within a notice of 24 hours. This is when we were in a relationship. The conversation on the phone before the tour of Australia was specifically about fixing,” The Dawn quoted Veena, as saying.

“I have more evidence of his involvement and I can show that he and some other players also indulged in spot fixing on the Australian tour,” added said.

She further said that Asif had influenced 18-year-old Mohammad Aamir to indulge in the activities.

“He said that he called Aamir and influenced him to get involved on the Australian tour,” Malik said.

Veena also alleged that Asif, who was caught for doping during the first season of Indian Premier League (IPL), bribed some well-known people to get his ban reduced to one year.

Earlier, on Saturday, a British tabloid claimed that Asif and Amir had delivered three ‘no-balls’ to order.

According to The News of the World, they were involved in a 150,000-pound betting scam with London-based agent Mazhar Majeed.

The tabloid claims that they have footage of Majeed accepting money, and in return, he detailed what would happen and when on the field of play next day.