Ex-captain to consult lawyers

KARACHI, Sept 30: Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram Sunday said he will consult his lawyers over renewed allegations of match-fixing.

"I am deeply disappointed, I have went through two comprehensive inquiries and once again baseless allegations resurfaced," Akram told SADA News.

Former Pakistan pacer Sarfraz Nawaz Saturday alleged Akram has illegal assets of nearly Rs. three billions and is involved in match-fixing.

"I will consult my lawyers Monday and would discuss these allegations and my plan of action," he said. "Its unfortunate that such allegations are hurled time and again, damaging my reputation," he said. "I have declared my assets and have been a regular tax payer," he said.

A one-man commission is probing whether Pakistan played fixed matches in the 1999 World Cup held in England.

Akram was the captain of Pakistan team in the 1999 World Cup.

Pakistan's surprise loss of 62 runs against minnows Bangladesh in the first round and then defeat against arch rivals India rasied doubts of match-fixing.