Timeline: Spot-fixing scandal

LONDON: Timeline of the spot-fixing scandal that led to the conviction of Pakistan cricketers Salman Butt and Mohammad Asif in the Southwark Crown Court on Tuesday. August 28: Police raid hotel rooms of Salman Butt, Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Aamer and find cash allegedly paid by British Tabloid 'News of the World during a sting operation on bookie Mazhar Majeed.September 2: ICC suspends Butt, Aamer and Asif.September 3: Police interview Butt, Asif and Aamer. February 5: ICC bans Butt for 10 years (five suspended), Asif for seven years (two suspended) and Aamer for five years.February 26: Aamer and Butt appeal bans in Court of Arbitration for Sport, followed by Asif on March 1 but hearings on hold until end of criminal proceedings in England.October 4: Asif and Butt trial begins at Southwark Crown Court.November 1: Salman Butt found guilty of conspiracy to cheat and conspiracy to obtain and accept corrupt payments. Mohammad Asif found guilty of conspiracy to cheat.