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Waqar Younis has faith in Pakistan players after third ODI allegations

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Waqar Younis has dismissed suspicions over his Pakistan side's third one-day defeat to England after an investigation into suspicious betting patterns.

Waqar Younis has voiced his confidence that there was nothing untoward about Pakistan's third one-day international defeat by England.

Reports on Friday claimed the match, which saw Pakistan beaten and three of their batsmen run out, is under investigation for suspicious betting patterns.

The Daily Mail reported that Tuesday's fixture is the subject of an inquiry by officials from the International Cricket Council's anti-corruption and security unit (ACSU).

Pakistan lost six wickets for 29 runs at one point during their innings of 208, their innings falling apart from a promising position of 132-2, the three run outs added to by some poor shot selection.

But Waqar insists there was nothing sinister about the rush of wickets, as he said: "I've been hearing things but I'm very clear about the Pakistan team, and there was nothing wrong with the game.

"Yes, we lost the game - it's unfortunate and these things happen.

"You lose and win games, but I have no doubt in my boys. I'm very satisfied in them."

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The ICC have not commented on the reports.

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