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Some of the players are believed to have been involved in match-fixing

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) have announced that they are “extremely concerned” over a report published in the Mail on Sunday, claiming that the recently concluded ODI series between Pakistan and the West Indies is being investigated for players being involved in corrupt activities.

A PCB official told ESPNcricinfo that the board were in contact with the International Cricket Council (ICC) and their Anti-Corruption and Security Unit (ACSU) about the matter.

Pakistan won the five-match ODI series 3-1, with the third game ending as a tie.

“The PCB is obviously extremely concerned at the recent allegations of fixing reported in the media with regard to recently concluded ODI series between Pakistan and West Indies,” the official said. “The PCB maintains zero tolerance towards corruption in the game but investigations in this matter falls within the purview of the ICC’s Anti-Corruption and Security Unit. The PCB is in contact with the ICC on this issue and understands that the ICC will be issuing a media release soon.

“The PCB, at the moment, is examining all legal aspects but for the time being will not be making any further comments”.