Spot-fixing: ICC verdict likely to announce bans

Doha: The ICC's spot-fixing verdict is due today but the prospect of life bans is not the only worry.

All three cricketers Salman Butt, Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Amir now face charges in England. They have been formally charged by British prosecutors of taking bribes to fix matches.

Mazhar Majeed, the bookmaker, who was exposed by News of the World has also been charged.

ICC is likely to announce life bans for Butt and Asif.

Reports suggest that 19-year-old Mohammad Amir might get a more lenient five year ban due to his age.