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Pakistan's eight-wicket Champions Trophy defeat to hosts Sri Lanka is being investigated by the sport's anti-corruption unit (ACU).

But as yet, no players from either side has been interviewed by the ACU over the incident.

A statement from the International Cricket Council (ICC) said the ACU would watch tapes of every match in the 12-team tournament as part of its security plan.

"Specifically, it has reviewed a number of incidents that took place in the opening match of the tournament between Sri Lanka and Pakistan on September 12," the statement added.

Electing to bat first, Pakistan were bowled out for 200 with two deliveries to spare in the tournament opener.

Sri Lanka then romped home in the 37th over after an unbeaten century from captain Sanath Jayasuriya.

Sri Lanka captain Sanath Jayasuriya notched up a century
Newspaper reports suggested that the run out of Yousuf Youhana for nought early in the innings is of particular interest to the ACU.

The body, which has four officials supervising the tournament, is expected to review the tapes in Colombo later on Monday.

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Pakistani captain Waqar Younis said he was aware the tapes had been asked for, claiming his side played the match in "an honest manner".

A Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) spokesman said it had not been contacted by the ICC or the ACU, dismissing the claims as "baseless and ridiculous".

The ACU was formed two years ago after the match-fixing scandal which led to life bans on three Test captains - the late Hansie Cronje of South Africa, Mohammad Azharuddin of India and Salim Malik of Pakistan.

Lord Condon, head of the ACU, said his team would undertake "detailed monitoring" of all games during the Champions Trophy and would review any incidents which look "unusual".

He added: "No one should be surprised at this approach and the unit will be looking at other incidents in other matches during the course of the remaining 10 games of the tournament."

"The ACU is confident that this regime is providing an effective and professional deterrent that will protect both the integrity of the tournament and the privacy of the players."


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