Cricket, the Gentleman’s Game, in a Fix

Pakistani cricketer Mohammad Asif (R) arrives for the fourth day of the fourth NPower Test match between England and Pakistan. The team was embroiled in an alleged betting scam after British police arrested a man on suspicion of conspiracy to defraud bookmakers. GLYN KIRK/AFP/Getty Images

The man at the centre of the Pakistan cricket team no-ball rigging allegations has been released on bail and without charge.

Mazhar Majeed, 35, from Croydon, was arrested yesterday on suspicion of conspiracy to defraud bookmakers.

Bowlers Mohammad Amir, Mohammad Asif and Pakistan’s captain Salman Butt have been questioned by detectives, along with wicket-keeper Kamran Akmal.

The International Cricket Council president Sharad Pawar will not act until after the police investigation.

Scotland Yard have confiscated the mobile phones of Pakiastan players Amir, Asif and Butt.

Pakistan’s president, Asif Ali Zardari, has called for a detailed report from the Pakistan Cricket Board.

The country’s sports minister, Ijaz Hussain Jakhrani, promised strong action would be taken against any player who was found guilty.