Pakistan and Islamabad United’s fast bowler Mohammad Irfan has also been suspended from Pakistan Super League (PSL) due to spot fixing allegations.
The tallest bowler in the history of the game joined Sharjeel Khan and Khalid Latif in the list of players who would be sent back home.
Like Sharjeel and Khalid, Irfan’s mobile was also confiscated by anti-corruption unit and would be checked for the inquiry. He would leave Dubai for Pakistan at 7 am local time.
Notification issued by the cricket authority states that an investigation is ongoing into an international syndicate which is believed to be attempting to corrupt Pakistan’s league.
Chairman of PSL, Najam Sethi said, “It would not be appropriate to comment on the specifics of the case, however this investigation is a clear demonstration of our determination to drive corruption out of our sport.
We will not tolerate any form of corrupt activity and as this investigation proceeds we will not hesitate to take further decisive action as appropriate.”
“The investigation of the PCB Anti-Corruption Unit backed by the ICC ACU has been effective in dealing with this case to date and we will continue to work in the closest collaboration as the investigation proceeds.
We are all absolutely committed to relentlessly pursuing anyone who would seek to damage the integrity of our sport,” he added.
Chairman of Pakistan Cricket Board, Mian Shaharyar M. Khan said, “I must remind all players of their responsibilities in the fight against corruption.
They must understand that if they even think they may have been the subject of a suspicious approach, it is their obligation under the PCB Anti-Corruption Code to report it to an appropriate anti-corruption official as a matter of urgency.”
“Under no circumstances will the PCB condone actions of a few individuals to bring disrepute to the game of cricket or taint the image of Pakistan,” PCB chief said.
The cricket authority has cleared it in its notification that neither the board nor International Cricket Council would further comment on the investigation that is underway.
