The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday rejected former test captain Salman Butt's appeal to delay the hearing into the spot-fixing allegations against him and two other cricketers.

Thus, the hearing will take place as scheduled from January 6-11 in Doha.

Michael Beloff, Chairman of the ICC Anti-Corruption Tribunal, heard the plea Butt's legal representation and ruled against the adjournment, Wednesday night.

Mr Beloff, the Chairman of the ICC Anti-Corruption Tribunal, following a lengthy telephone hearing and having received written submissions, has ruled that Butt's application is denied and as such, the full hearing will take place as scheduled from 6-11 January 2011 in Doha, Qatar, an ICC statement said.

Asif and Aamer were keen that hearing takes place as soon as possible.