Ex-Pakistan first-class cricketer Riaz Sheikh dies of suspected COVID-19
Cricket | June 02, 2020 21:08 ISTSources claimed that Sheikh's family buried him in a hurry without waiting for health officials to ascertain the cause of his death.
Sources claimed that Sheikh's family buried him in a hurry without waiting for health officials to ascertain the cause of his death.
A PCB official, ahead of the International Cricket Council meetings beginning on Thursday to discuss the fate of the World T20, said that Pakistan’s stance will be to push for a wait and watch policy.
It seems to be an opportune moment for the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to cut a deal for a return tour with England, who like several countries hasn't toured Pakistan citing security concerns following the terrorist attack on the Sri Lankan team bus in 2009.
Meanwhile, left-arm pacer Wahab Riaz, who was also left out of the central contract list, is still part of the WhatsApp group.
Hasan was dropped from the list of contracted players by the PCB on Wednesday along with senior pacers, Wahab Riaz and Mohammad Aamir.
Pakistan are due to play three Tests and as many T20Is in England during the tour.
Akmal was found guilty of two charges under the PCB Anti-Corruption Code and on April 27, he was banned from cricket activities till February 19, 2023.
Umar Akmal will now be eligible to make a return to cricket on February 19, 2023.
Younus Khan has come in support of Shoaib Akhtar who has accused the PCB's legal department of being incompetent.
The report suggests that Umar Akmal's ban could have a significant part of the three-year duration suspended.
Former Pakistan cricketer Ramiz Raja believes match-fixers should be given jail term, adding that the fight against the crime is similar to that against COVID-19.
PCB CEO Wasim Khan has said that moving the Asia Cup would be 'making way for one nation'.
The Pakistan Cricket Board, along with Emirates Cricket Board of the UAE, is planning to launch a joint bid to host ICC events scheduled to be held in the upcoming future.
PCB chairman said that he has heard the speculations and asserted that it's not in India and Pakistan hands to have Asia Cup as other countries are also involved in the tournament.
PCB chairman Ehsan Mani said at present they don't have the legal authority to call witnesses or check bank accounts and other details to deeply probe corruption cases.
The veteran of 78 tests also said that cricket playing nations and players cannot sit at home for months and no cricket is held.
The board will now use this opportunity restructure the National Cricket Academy and domestic cricket.
The judge will now issue sanctions against Akmal which could range from a six-month suspension to a lifetime ban.
A PCB official said that while the current situation is being monitored, there will be no pay cuts in the current financial year which runs till June 30 for the Pakistan board.
PCB has said that the cricket will remain suspended during the holy month of Ramadan.
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