Justice should be done quickly in match-fixing scandal: NZC

WELLINGTON: New Zealand Cricket was on Monday guarded in its response to the 'spot-fixing' scandal that has rocked the game, saying that justice should be done quickly to prevent the controversy from dragging on.NZC chief Justin Vaughan refused to give a specific opinion on a British tabloid's sting operation about Pakistani players being involved in 'spot-fixing' during the lost Lord's Test against England."Justice needs to be done, but also swiftly to stop thisdragging on," Vaughan was quoted as saying by the media."I don'tthink there is any belief that betting practices extend to New Zealand," headded.Vaughan hoped that the scandal would not have any bearing onPakistan's tour of New Zealand in December."It's important we havetheir best team and we're preparing as well as possible for the World Cup, whichhappens immediately after," he added.British tabloid 'The News of the World's' sting operation on a bookie claimed that deliberate no-balls were bowled by Pakistan bowlers -- Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Aamir -- during the fourth Test against England at Lord's.Police in London arrested thebookie Mazhar Majeed in connection with the allegations but later released himon bail."While nothing has been proven, the bad publicity is havingan impact on the game," Vaughan said.