Umpire Asad Rauf from Pakistan checks the weather after a rain storm delayed the start of the game during day one of the first international cricket Test match between New Zealand and England. <i> AFP Photo </i>

Rauf will fight to clear name

Troubled Pakistani umpire Asad Rauf will fight to clear his name in an ongoing spot-fixing scandal in India, family sources told AFP on Saturday, saying he had returned to his home in Lahore.

'Make betting legal'

Sreesanth of India celebrates the wicket of Eoin Morgan of England during day three of the 4th npower Test Match between England and India. <i> Getty Images </i>A top Indian industry body has called for legalising sports betting amid the recent spot-fixing scandal.
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    Umpire under investigation

    Umpire Asad Rauf calls a no-ball. <i>Getty Images</i>Pakistani umpire Asad Rauf is reportedly under Indian police investigation for spot-fixing.
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  • No Vettori for New Zealand

    New Zealand batsman Daniel Vettori drives the ball. <i> AFP</i>Daniel Vettori was on Thursday ruled out of playing in the second and final Test against England.
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