ICC revokes life ban

MUMBAI, India - The International Cricket Council on Saturday revoked the life ban placed on Pakistan test cricketer Ata-ur-Rehman for his involvement in match-fixing.

Rehman, 31, and former Pakistan skipper Salim Malik were banned in 1999 by the Pakistan Cricket Board after an inquiry implicated them of involvement with illegal bookmakers in fixing international matches and performances. ''Rehman's application for reinstatement was accepted by the ICC's executive board today,'' said ICC president Percy Sonn.