The IPl spot-fixing scandal has left Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi “sad” and he cannot understand why some players are lured into corrupt practices despite earning good money.
“I just don’t understand why these players have to resort to illegal means to earn money when there is already good money to be earned by playing cricket honestly and with 100 per cent commitment and dedication,” Afridi said.
“It is sad to see fellow players come to this stage that they are sent to jails. Because there is so much cricket these days everywhere that gives good money to players.”
A TV channel on Thursday reported that Afridi played a key role in bringing to the notice of the ICC anti-corruption unit, the illegal activities of the banned trio of Salman Butt, Muhammad Asif and Muhammad Aamir on the tour to England in 2010.
Apparently Afridi provided enough material to the ICC and also informed the PCB about the activities of the three players who are presently serving minimum five year bans from the sport.