Mark Taylor also appeared.

He produced a written statement which stated that

he informed the manager Colin Edgar, and Mr. Bob Simpson about the incident soon
after the game. Statement produced as Exhibit-3.
(More details of the Australian evidence below at paragraphs: 96-110.)

Next to appear was Mr. Zafar Altaf, Member of the Ad-hoc Committee during
1994. He deposed that the only evidence that was brought before him was by the
Chairman, Zulfiqar Ali Bokhari which were two bank statements of 6000 Dirhams in a
bank account in Sharjah belonging to Mr. Salim Malik. He strongly refuted the
allegations against Wasim Akram, Ijaz Ahmad and Salim Malik.

Next to appear was Mr. Shaukat Javed, DIG Police, Lahore. He confirmed that
he investigated the matter of the kidnapping of Mr. Wasim Akrams father. The
culprits, who were later apprehended by the police were, investigated and it was
found that Wasim Akram or his father had nothing to do with betting or match-
fixing. The DIG was asked to produce the two bookies, Mr. Zafar Ali alias Jojo and
someone by the name of Raja.

Next to appear was Mr. Aamir Sohail, the former Pakistani Captain who did not
say very much. At that time the Zimbabwean tour was on and he was captaining the
National team. (He also subsequently reappeared of his own accord and maintained
that there were a large number of allegations of match-fixing and betting during
the South African tour.) He stated that as the Pakistan Cricket Board was not doing
anything, he decided to go to the Press. He confirmed that he was approached during
the Singer Trophy in Sri Lanka and offered Rs. 10 Lacs. He maintained that he was
informed five minutes before the start of the Bangalore Quarter Final that he was
supposed to lead the team. He maintained that this was not normal practice and that
he was sure Wasim Akram would play. Aamir Sohail was subsequently cross-examined by
counsels for Wasim Akram and Salim Malik. He stuck to his earlier statement.

Next to appear was Dr. Dan Keisel, the Physiotherapist of the Pakistani
cricket team. He confirmed that Wasim Akram was injured during the match against
India at Bangalore and was treated with anti-inflammatory drugs. When questioned
whether Wasim Akram was fit to play, he maintained that that question was for Mr.
Wasim Akram to decide. He also stated that he had asked Wasim to come to him for
treatment later. He was not sure if Wasim did.

Next to appear was the Captain of the current Pakistani team Wasim Akram. He
confirmed that he was unfit for the match against India at Bangalore. He refuted
the allegations leveled against him by Ata-ur-Rehman and maintained that he never
offered any money to him. He confirmed that Zafar Ali alias Jojo was his neighbor
but was not aware whether he was a bookie. He refuted the allegations that his
brother was a bookie and maintained that his brother worked at a show room by the
name of Madina Motors. He maintained that Salim Malik was one of the best batsmen
in the world. He felt that the attitude of Majid Khan, Chief Executive was
antagonistic and on no occasion was his performance appreciated by him. Wasim Akram
also subsequently appeared on 3rd September, 1999 in which he answered allegations
against the team made by Javed Miandad during the Sharjah Trophy which is dealt
with separately.

Next to appear was Mr. Naeem Gulzar who was mentioned by Mr. Aaqib Javed and
Javed Burki. He deposed that all cricketers were his friends. He said that Salim
Malik and Ijaz Ahmad were involved in match-fixing and betting. However, he had no
proof.

Next to appear was Waqar Younis who maintained that he had no knowledge of
match-fixing and betting. He clarified that he had received no money or car from
any person and maintained that the statement by Mr. Aaqib Javed was not correct. He
also confirmed that the members had decided to take oath on the Holy Quran before
the start of the match. This was due to Rashid Latif who felt that players were
throwing away matches. Aaqib Javed was subsequently recalled and subjected to
cross-examination on the 3rd September, 1999 by counsel for Waqar Younis. Aaqib
reaffirmed that Waqar had received a car from a bookie. He named the car also
Pajero Inter Cooler.

Next to appear was Raja Aftab Iqbal, the elder brother of Zafar Iqbal alias
Jojo. He confirmed that he was friendly with Wasim Akram, Ijaz Ahmad and Salim
Malik. He also stated that he would occasionally bet at Carry Home Restaurant and
Star Video in Gulberg.