SA intermediary had links with Azharuddin

The newspaper alleged Cassim 8220;is the South African who approached Cronje during the recent series between Zimbabwe, England and South Africa8221;.

8220;Sources8221;, said the newspaper, 8220;introduced Cronje to Sanjiv Chawla, the London businessman whom Indian police say they have on tape talking to Cronje8221;.

The paper went on to allege that Cassim had links with Mohammad Azharuddin and another former India captain. Although the newspaper said that it had contacted Azharuddin at Bangalore on Wednesday night and that the Indian player had confirmed he and several other international players knew Cassim, Azharuddin denied having spoken to the newspaper.