Pakistani players summoned by court to face treason charge

As the fallout from the betting scandals widens, a Pakistan court summoned 7 national stars, the country's sports minister and its cricket chief to face treason charges over fixing allegations in England. The chief justice of the High Court of Lahore said those under investigation in England, plus sports minister Ijaz Jakharani and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ijaz Butt must appear on September 7. The charge carreies [possible life bans and confiscation of all the players' assets if they are found guilty. The charge carries a maximum death penalty. Aug 2010