Trio deny charges

Salman Butt (left) and Mohammad Aamer (right)
12 April 2012

The three Pakistan cricketers charged by the International Cricket Council in connection with allegations of 'spot-fixing' are to defend themselves against the charges, their solicitors have confirmed.

The news comes on the same day as a fourth player, fast bowler Wahab Riaz, was interviewed by detectives under caution.

Riaz was questioned by officers after fellow players Salman Butt, Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Aamer were quizzed for nine hours over allegations published in the News of the World last month.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) revealed last week that the bowler would be questioned Tuesday.

A Scotland Yard statement read: "We can confirm that on Tuesday 14 September, one further Pakistani cricketer was interviewed by appointment under caution."

A statement released by Addleshaw Goddard on behalf of the Pakistan Cricket Board and Riaz read: "Wahab Riaz of the Pakistan Cricket Team has on Tuesday voluntarily attended Kilburn Police Station to provide assistance in the ongoing investigation concerning allegations published by the News of the World.

"He has been unconditionally released.

"We can also confirm that Mohammad Aamer, Mohammad Asif and Salman Butt have written to the ICC indicating their intention to defend themselves in respect of the disciplinary action brought against them.

"The players have expressed concern that the ICC's investigation could prejudice the police investigation, and have requested additional time to respond fully to the charges.

"The ICC has granted additional time. The players remain willing to cooperate in full with the ICC. No further comment will be made at this time."

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