ICC not pleased over Mohammad Amir's participation in a practice match
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has expressed its displeasure on the news of the suspended Pakistani fast bowler, Mohammad Amir taking part in a practice match. Amir was not allowed to take part in any form of cricket until the verdict given by the
ICC.
An ICC official told the reporters, “It is a clear violation of the tribunal order. The tribunal chief made it clear after the hearing that the trio cannot participate in any cricketing activity and the order should have been respected.”
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Australia-c746 and England. The team was alleged to be involved in spot-fixing and following the initial investigations, Salman Butt, Mohammad Asif and Amir
were barred from playing any form of cricket.
However, Butt and Amir appealed against the suspension but the ICC tribunal continued the suspension on the players saying that the players will only be able to take part in cricket if the ICC gives them clearance after the Doha hearing.
The hearing was held at Doha in January and after the complete investigation and the evidences presented to the tribunal, the verdict was delayed to be announced on 5th February.
The players and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) were given clear instructions that about the suspension of the players and PCB didn’t consider the suspended players for the World Cup.
However, Amir was sighted in match played at Rawalpindi which resulted in yet another controversy for the board. The ICC official slammed PCB on not being able to follow the ICC’s orders. The official stated that it was the responsibility of PCB to control
the internal events.
A spokesman from the PCB, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Nadeem-Sarwar-c78422 claimed that Amir has not featured in any match that comes under the board. However, there will still be an investigation done to probe the matter.
Nadeem stated, “The trio is already barred from all cricketing activities and we would investigate how Amir was allowed to play at the Pindi Stadium. We would also take necessary action if required.”
The official further added that the players will not be allowed to feature in any form of cricket until the ICC gives clearance to any of them. The central contracts of the players were also cancelled following their suspension from international cricket.
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