Murder By Cricket
ESPN.com has done a story about Bob Woolmer's murder in Jamaica during this World Cup. The article, by Patrick Hruby, who admittedly knew very little about cricket before the story, takes a look at the sport we love and its sordid underbelly from an outsider's point of view. The story is long, but explores Bob Woolmer, cricket, its politics and its fans. You may read it here.
Cricinfo has posted a more complete transcript of a telephone conversation between Marlon Samuels and bookie Mukesh Kochar. Meanwhile, as wild speculation flutters around India and the cricket world about multiple players being involved, Fazeer Mohammed has called for a wait and see approach from the fans. read more »
Marlon Samuels has been linked to a potential match-fixing scandal stemming from purported conversations with an Indian bookie ahead of the first ODI of the recently concluded series in India. Varying reports of the incident have surfaced today, making it unclear as to what exactly has transpired.
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