The ICC on Monday said the Twenty20 and ODI series between Pakistan and England will go on as per schedule and “appropriate” action on spot-fixing allegations against Pakistani cricketers will be taken after the completion of investigation by London police.
“It is the desire of the ICC, England and Pakistan that the game is continued,” Pawar said after a teleconference with top ICC officials, PCB chairman Ejaz Butt and ECB chairman Giles Clarke.
Pakistan and England square off in two Twenty20 Internationals (September 5 and 7) before playing five ODIs from September 10-22.
Pawar said besides the London police, Anti-Corruption Unit of the ICC is also preparing a report. The world body will take action after studying both the investigations and a report from the PCB.
“I had a detailed discussion with Giles Clarke, Ejaz Butt, ICC vice-president Alan Issac, CEO Haroon Lorgat, anti-corruption wing in-charge Ravi Sawani and a few officials of ICC. We discussed in-depth the Pakistani players’ issue.
One thing is that the British police have not completed their investigation. Neither any player has been interrogated,” he said.
“Until and unless the British authorities complete investigation, which we hope will be done in two-three days, and establish there is prima facie case it is difficult for the PCB to take appropriate action,” he said.
“ICC is waiting for the British police to complete investigation. ACSU is also looking into the details. It is also preparing a report in 2-3 days. The report by British police and ACSU will give us a proper picture. This information we hope will lead us to take appropriate action if required,” he added.
Pawar said PCB chief Butt will submit a confidential report to Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari regarding the spot-fixing allegations.
“As per our information, PCB president is preparing a confidential report, which will be submitted to the President and Prime Minster. He wants guidance from the country’s leadership,” said Pawar.
