Pakistan fast bowler quizzed on fix claims

Fast bowler Wahab Riaz was questioned on Monday, Scotland Yard said. It came after fellow players Salman Butt, Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Amir were grilled for nine hours over allegations published in the News of the World.

A statement released on behalf of the Pakistan Cricket Board and Riaz read: "Wahab Riaz has today voluntarily attended Kilburn Police Station to provide assistance in the ongoing investigation concerning allegations published by the News of the World.

"He has been unconditionally released.

"We can also confirm that Mohammad Amir, Mohammad Asif and Salman Butt have written to the ICC indicating their intention to defend themselves in respect of the disciplinary action brought against them."