![]() Haroon Lorgat, of the International Cricket Council (ICC), said he hoped that, by the weekend, there would be 'some sort of a conclusion' to the investigation into claims of corruption during the Test at Lord's. The chief executive of cricket's ruling body today promised 'prompt and decisive action' against anyone found cheating after four Pakistan players were accused of match-fixing. The anger in Pakistan is particularly acute because the players are alleged to have been lining their pockets while tens of thousands of their countrymen suffer in the devastating floods. The prodigy, who since the age of just 15 has been identified as one of the nation's greatest cricketing figures, could face a lifetime ban. ![]() If he is found guilty, he will be a national culprit and should be punished.' ![]() 'Though he is our relative, he is also a national player and the "property" of Pakistan. Mr Ashraf, a property dealer, told the Daily Mail: 'If Aamer is a culprit and involved in gambling, he should be punished. They have enjoyed near sainthood in Pakistan for producing a national hero in the cricket-crazy country, but he is now being portrayed as a cheat. ![]() In 18-year-old Aamer's home village of Changa Mera, 40 miles from the capital Islamabad, his brother-in-law Mohammad Ashraf said the player's family had been stunned by the revelations. In the dock: Mohammad Aamer was one of four places accused by a Sunday newspaper of being involved in match-fixing
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