Former Pakistan wicketkeeper Zulqarnain Haider, who claimed to have received death threats from the match-fixing mafia, has revealed more about match-fixing in the cricket world. Haider said that the fixing mafia exists all over the world and was not limited to Pakistan. Haider added that there were elements in cricket who still indulged in fixing and that more dirt will emerge soon. Haider has reversed his decision to retire from cricket, saying he would be available to play at every level. “I have decided to take back my retirement decision in national interest and also because I want to revive my career,” he added. His statement came after assurances of his safety by Interior Minister Rehman Malik. Haider left the team hotel last November during the one-day series against South Africa, claiming that he had received death threats after he refused to take part in match fixing. He had subsequently announced his retirement in London and applied for political asylum in Britain. Haider has withdrawn his application from the asylum office and is scheduled to meet PCB officials for revival of his contract. The PCB has said Haider would be allowed to meet the PCB officials after he responds to the notice sent by PCB.
