IPL spot-fixing: Kings XI Punjab bowler Srivastava says he's innocent

Kings XI Punjab fast bowler Shalabh Srivastava, who reportedly demanded Rs. 10 lakh to bowl a deliberate no-ball during an IPL game, said that he was innocent and that the audio clip that a TV channel is playing is doctored. 

Speaking exclusively to NDTV, Shalabh said: "I fail to understand whatever is being said about spot-fixing. Also if they (a TV channel) are showing all the video clips, why aren't they showing the clip where allegedly I am demanding Rs. 10 lakh. The voice in that telephonic conversation is not mine. It is very easy to frame anyone with a doctored audio clip."

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Ajmal likely to reject Worcestershire offer

Pakistani off-spinner, Saeed Ajmal, may reject the offer being made by English county club Worcestershire of becoming their overseas player for the current season, owing to national team’s obligations.  

Ajmal’s variable bowling skills dismantled England earlier this year, leading to his side in completing a series whitewash by a convincing 3-0 margin, while forcing Worcestershire to make a lucrative offer for his services. 

"Saeed is keen to play for the county but he wants them to first confirm that he would be released for Pakistan's commitments in Sri Lanka in June-July and for the one-day series against Australia in August," told by a reliable source.

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