'Shahid Afridi slapped Mohammad Amir' during 2010 fixing scandal: Abdul Razzaq's explosive claim

2026-03-09 - 11:53

A friend's phone repair inadvertently exposed the 2010 spot-fixing plot, revealing messages between a fixer and Pakistan players. Former selector Abdul Razzaq detailed how captain Shahid Afridi confronted young pacer Mohammad Amir, leading to a confession after a slap. This revelation ultimately brought the scandal to light, resulting in bans and jail time for the involved cricketers.