Mervyn Westfield charged with fraud
Mervyn Westfield, the Essex fast bowler, has been charged with conspiracy to defraud over claims he deliberately bowled wides as part of a spot-betting scam
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Mervyn Westfield: will appear in court in a week's time • Getty Images