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David Richardson wary of life ban for fixers

Updated on: 15 July,2016 08:19 AM IST  | 
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International Cricket Council chief executive David Richardson poured cold water on suggestions match fixers should face mandatory life-bans as Pakistan's Mohammad Amir made his Test return at Lord's yesterday

David Richardson wary of life ban for fixers

London: International Cricket Council chief executive David Richardson poured cold water on suggestions match fixers should face mandatory life-bans as Pakistan's Mohammad Amir made his Test return at Lord's yesterday.


ICC Chief Executive David Richardson
ICC Chief Executive David Richardson


Yesterday's match at Lord's was Amir's first appearance in a Test since the infamous spot fixing clash against England at 'the home of cricket' in 2010.


Richardson, a qualified lawyer, was less enthusiastic about compulsory life-bans. "Each case should be treated on its merits. You cannot hang everybody," he said.

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