Latif claims international regulations provide loopholes for corruption

Latif, who took a stand against corruption in the Pakistan team and even retired in protest at one point, claims fixing the result of matches has declined in the last three years.

But he maintains players are still being approached to hit certain targets within a game.

In a letter to the ICC, the wicket-keeper claimed the restriction on fielding positions in the first 15 overs of one-day internationals provides an opportunity for what he calls "fancy fixing".

"I am not accusing any team and/or players or indulging in this," Latif said.

"I am merely identifying a loophole in the 15-over-restriction rule, which has created big opportunities of making money and indirectly influencing the outcome of matches.

"This provides a chance for the bookies to approach top-order batsmen to achieve unusual scores and affect the complexion of competitive matches."

Only the ICC can bring about necessary changes Rashid Latif

Latif also said the slowing of over-rates in Test matches could affect bets on the number of runs scored in a session.

"Since 'Fancy Fixing' has emerged because of the rules and regulations of cricket matches, only the ICC can bring about necessary changes," he went on.

"It is my humble request to the ICC to take immediate practical steps."

The sacking of Hansie Cronje as South African captain three years ago and his subsequent admissions that he accepted money from bookmakers sent a shock wave through the cricket world.

It led to a number of match-fixing inquiries in various parts of the cricket world and five players received life bans from the game.

It also prompted the ICC to establish its own Anti-Corruption Unit, headed by Lord Condon, the former commissioner of London's Metropolitan Police.

But despite its officers travelling all over the world to conduct investigations, the ACU never publicly named any individual as being involved in match-fixing.