Four Pakistan cricketers accused of involvement in an alleged betting scam may be asked to withdraw from the remainder of the team’s tour of England and Wales while the investigation continues.

The Pakistani cricket team ploughed on with their British tour today, dogged by accusations of match-fixing, after the man at the centre of the alleged plot was bailed by police.

An admin manager who stole more than £500,000 (€597,520) from his firm to fund his gambling addiction and help an ailing football club was jailed for three years today.