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Azhar's Mercedes: Gulf News reported that a leading Pakistani jeweller in Dubai, Ary, did gift Azharuddin, captain of the Indian team for...

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  • Azhar8217;s Mercedes: Gulf News reported that a leading Pakistani jeweller in Dubai, Ary, did gift Azharuddin, captain of the Indian team for the Coca Cola trophy in November 1998, a Mercedes Benz during a lucky draw. Azhar when contacted in Mumbai declined to comment.
  • Now it8217;s umpires: Two top South African umpires have now come out with disclosures. Umpire Cyril Mitcheley said he was offered 50,000 to ensure Pakistan did not lose the last of a three test home series against Australia8211;which the hosts won 1-08211;in 1996. Umpire Rudi Koertzen did not disclose the amount but said he was approached during a match between India and West Indies in last year8217;s one-day series in Singapore.

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