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Haider sends letter of explanation to PCB

Board forms committee to start disciplinary proceedings.

Express May 18, 2011

LAHORE:

Runaway Pakistan wicket-keeper Zulqarnain Haider has contacted the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) through a letter of explanation that details his reasons behind deserting the team last year during Pakistan’s ‘home’ series against South Africa in the UAE.

Haider had fled to England after claiming he had received death threats for refusing to accede to demands to fix matches. He subsequently applied for political asylum in England but changed his mind after getting assurances from interior minister Rehman Malik that he will be protected in Pakistan, and returned home on April 24.

Meanwhile, the PCB confirmed that it has received the response from Haider that the board had asked for in November last year. In accordance with board policy, a three-man disciplinary committee has been formed that comprises Director Domestic Cricket Sultan Rana as chairman, Security Manager Colonel (retired) Wasim Ahmed and Manager Estates Khawaja Mohammad Awais. The committee will be assisted by PCB Legal Advisor Taffazul Rizvi.

The PCB announced in a statement that the committee will soon start its proceedings.

Ever since his flight from Dubai, Haider has repeatedly threatened to reveal names of players who he believed were involved in cricket corruption. The wicket-keeper now wants to resurrect his career by making a comeback to the national team.

Published in The Express Tribune, May 18^th, 2011.

COMMENTS (4)

shanker | 13 years ago | Reply You guy made a biggest mistake to leave your country and committed blunder by returning home. Rehman Malik is himself unprotected living in a fortress-like home, travels with an army of security guards. He is not in a position to protect a common Pakistani holding ID card of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. Good luck Shanker

Amer | 13 years ago | Reply Pakistan cricket is in a very bad shape regardless of the Haider drama. This guy should be banned from playing cricket at the international level for Pakistan. The team doesn't need dramay bazz people, it needs players who can play well under pressure. Even Abdul Razzaq, the guy who was Haider's best friend in the team etc said that there is a mental problem with Zony.

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ARIF | 13 years ago | Reply This chap ran away like a college boys leaves his hostel without any permission and information to any one...and such kind of an action is never expected out of a person who is representing Pakistan on international level and after that he never took Pakistan govt and PCB in to confidence rather preferred to go for political asylum and also gave many controversial statements over there.. for his such an irresponsible attitude he should be banned from every kind of cricket for life time to make an example and stop any incident like this in future Regards *ARIF QAISRANI * PAKISTAN

Dr. Saleem Siddiqi | 13 years ago | Reply It is too late for him. He not only defamed himself but also put country's integrity at stake. He should openly give name or names of the persons involved who threatened him otherwise he has no place in the team. Getting a berth in the team, many young lads are waiting in the que already. If a player like him will breach the discipline and flee like this, we should give chance to other young players. This will give a strong message to the existing and new players to observe the discipline which is beyond negotiation. Regards Dr. Saleem Siddiqi Johannesburg South Africa

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