KARACHI: PCB has announced that it will not appeal against the five-year bans imposed on Salman Butt, Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Amir for corruption.
“The PCB does not have the jurisdiction to challenge the bans on
these three players because this is a matter directly between the players and the International Cricket Council (ICC) anti-corruption tribunal,” Butt told Reuters.An ICC tribunal found the trio guilty of spot-fixing on Saturday by arranging for the delivery of deliberate no-balls in the fourth test against England last August.
Former ICC president Ehsan Mani criticised the PCB for its handling of the issue.
“I think the PCB failed to handle this issue properly and didn’t bother to guide the players at all. While the bans were neccessary to discourage corruption in cricket I think Ijaz Butt also morally should resign immediately,” Mani said.
Former test captain, Moin Khan said it was a shameful day for Pakistan cricket.
“It is really sad for Pakistan cricket that we have to face such embarrassment but at the same time I support the ICC tribunal decision because these players have brought shame to Pakistan and world cricket,” Moin said.
Fans on the street said they felt the bans were harsh but justified.
