Salman Butt
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'Make a promise, don't play us even in ICC tournaments': Salman Butt reacts to cancelled WCL match
Cricket | Jul 21, 2025, 09:19 PM ISTA few Indian players withdrew from the World Championship of Legends match against Pakistan a day before and hence, the game was cancelled on the morning of the clash. Former Pakistan skipper urged India to go ahead and not play their neighbours in any men's cricket tournament going forward.
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PCB withdraws Salman Butt's name as selection consultant; Wahab Riaz name-drops Azharuddin, Jadeja
Cricket | Dec 02, 2023, 10:27 PM ISTFormer Pakistan captain Salman Butt has been withdrawn as selection consultant to Wahab Riaz after backlash, the chief selector confirmed in the press conference. Butt served a 10-year ban with respect to the spot-fixing scandal in England in 2010.
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Ramiz Raza lashes out at PCB over 'tainted' Salman Butt's appointment
Cricket | Dec 02, 2023, 03:00 PM ISTRamiz Raja is back to commentating after serving as PCB's chairman for over a year. He also appears on TV shows as a cricket expert and is known for his hardline stance on cricketers involved in corrupt practices and bring the game into disrepute.
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After Humiliating defeat against West Indies fans slams Team India Captain Hardik Pandya for his attitude during post match presentation.
Sports | Aug 14, 2023, 09:37 PM ISTAfter the loss, Hardik stated that losing is good and it teaches a lot while also lauding his boys for coming back strongly after being 0-2 down in the series at one stage. "Losing is good at times. On the positive side, we have done a lot of learnings. The boys showed character. Credit to them.
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There is a dirty game going on against Kohli, feels Salman Butt
Cricket | Sep 12, 2021, 05:51 PM ISTThe former Pakistan captain further said with a successful Test series in England and a crucial T20 World Cup looming, this is not the time to rake up the captaincy debate.
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Hardik Pandya's weakness he is too slim: Salman Butt
Cricket | Aug 23, 2021, 05:49 PM ISTPandya is unable to bowl regularly since he returned to international cricket following his back surgery in 2019.
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Demoted, Pakistan cricketer Butt refuses to play for second division squad
Cricket | Sep 09, 2020, 07:57 PM ISTThe spot-fixing tainted cricketer was demoted and asked to captain Central Punjab's second division team in Pakistan National T20 Championships
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No one should talk about integrity in Pakistan cricket: Salman Butt
Cricket | Apr 10, 2020, 12:02 PM ISTButt had served a five-year ban between for the spot-fixing scandal that broke out on Pakistan's tour to England in 2010.
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Did not see anyone harassing Danish Kaneria for being a Hindu: Pakistan's Salman Butt
Cricket | Jan 08, 2020, 08:58 AM ISTFormer Pakistan player Salman Butt has refuted Danish Kaneria's claims over being harassed in the side on the basis of religion.
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Former Pakistan all-rounder Abdul Razzaq spills the beans on infamous spot-fixing scandal
Cricket | Jun 12, 2019, 04:35 PM ISTSpilling the beans on the scandal which tarnished the image of Pakistan cricket, Abdul Razzaq narrated the Mohammad Aamir incident
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PSL: Salman Butt to replace injured Mohammad Hafeez at Lahore Qalandars
Cricket | Feb 20, 2019, 01:18 PM ISTThe 38-year-old Mohammad Hafeez fractured his right thumb while trying to take a catch of his own bowling in a match of the PSL while captaining the Lahore franchise.
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Shahid Afridi blocked my return to international cricket, claims disgraced cricketer Salman Butt
Cricket | Jan 02, 2019, 12:28 PM IST"I don't know what more I have to do to be considered for selection again," said Butt.
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Former Pakistan cricketer Hasan Raza voices concern over Ajman All Stars League
Cricket | Feb 02, 2018, 11:14 PM ISTHasan, who holds the record of being the youngest Test cricketer for Pakistan and internationally, said he was told by some young players before the second match that some people had told them to throw their wickets and do some other things.
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Shahid Afridi not in favour of fixing-tainted Salman Butt making a comeback
Cricket | Mar 06, 2016, 08:36 PM ISTKarachi: Pakistan Twenty20 skipper Shahid Afridi does not seem to be in favour of tainted cricketer Salman Butt making a comeback to the national team.A source in the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) told PTI today
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Salman Butt says sorry to Shahid Afridi for spot-fixing fiasco
Cricket | Sep 19, 2015, 08:57 AM ISTKarachi: Pakistan's disgraced cricketer Salman Butt has tendered a personal apology to his former captain Shahid Afridi when they crossed paths at the national cricket academy in Lahore.According to eye witness accounts Butt, who was
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India-Pakistan tensions will reduce with bilateral series: Waqar Youni
Cricket | Sep 07, 2015, 08:33 AM ISTIslamabad: Amid a cloud of uncertainty over the resumption of India-Pakistan cricketing ties, Pakistan coach Waqar Younis has said he is optimistic about a bilateral series in December and firmly believes regular cricket can help
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Mohammad Asif and Salman Butt can return to competitive cricket after September 1: ICC
Cricket | Aug 20, 2015, 04:34 AM ISTDubai: The ICC on Wednesday confirmed that Pakistan cricketers Mohammad Asif andSalman Butt will be eligible to return to competitive cricket at both domestic and international levels after the sanctions against them expire at midnight
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Salman Butt officially admits to spot-fixing in 2010: PCB
Cricket | Jun 16, 2015, 09:16 PM ISTLahore: Tainted former Pakistan captain Salman Butt today signed a confession note admitting to his role in the spot-fixing scandal during the Pakistan versus England series back in 2010, which led to a fove-year ban.PCB
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Salman Butt gets ICC call for hearing, Hafeez's action cleared
Cricket | Apr 21, 2015, 08:56 PM ISTKarachi: Pakistan cricket received some good news today as banned Salman Butt has been asked by the ICC anti-corruption unit to appear for a hearing and their senior all-rounder Muhammad Hafeez's bowling action was cleared
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PCB plans to plead Salman Butt's case with ICC
Cricket | Apr 16, 2015, 12:41 PM ISTKarachi: The PCB is planning to plead the case of banned cricketer Salman Butt with the International Cricket Council. Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Shaharyar Khan said in an interview that the former Test captain, who is