The Salman Butt spot fixing trial

A short verse reflecting on the jury’s 10-2 guilty verdict in Pakistan cricket captain Salman Butt’s trial for conspiracy to obtain and accept corrupt payments

Salman Butt

Was too keen on his cut

Of illicit winnings

To continue his innings

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