Spot Fixing Controversy

ICC showed its satisfaction on the punishments awarded to three Pakistani players on the charge of spot fixing. Three member tribunal carried out a thorough hearing process and gave a final decision. Three players of Pakistan namely Salman Butt, Muhammad Asif and Muhammad Aamir were found guilty of spot fixing and were awarded 10 years, 7 years and 5 years ban respectively. ICC chief executive and majority of think tanks hoped that after this the image of the game would considerably improve.
After announcing the sanctions question were raised that why no life ban punishment was not imposed which could have been the maximum punishment and it is also believed that the ICC tribunal tean was pushed for it but the ICC tribunal remained rational and positive. The ICC chief in a press conference in Doha said, that he was satisfied with the punishments awarde and said that he would try his best that these players dont come back to test cricket in this way a strong messege would be given to the world of cricket.
PCB was appreciated for showing zero tolerance in this regard of match fixing, and it was also acknowledged that PCB is imparting knowledge to its players in order to follow the code and conduct of ICC.
Generally it is believed that the image of game will be improved but the need of the hour is that law should be same for everyone so that the honor of the game reaches at its peak.