An atmosphere of tension and suspicion, suffused by recrimination and innuendo. Pakistan’s entire reputation as a viable international cricketing nation on life-support. In such situations, the role of a test cricket board chairman is to play the diplomat, help smooth things over, and work constructively with all parties towards achieving resolution. And so, in walks Ijaz Butt and accuses the England side of throwing a match for cash. In a way you have to admire him, if only for the sheer...