PCB disappointed with ICC decision on Sarfraz
Last updated on: 27 January,2019 10:12 pm
The board will look to bring changes into the code following the ICC’s decision.
LAHORE (Dunya News) - The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has expressed disappointment at the decision of International Cricket Council (ICC) of suspension of cricket captain Sarfraz Ahmad for four matches.
The PCB said that the board had thought that the matter was resolved between the two players following Sarfraz’s repeated apologies, both publicly and in person.
It further stated that the board will look to bring changes into the code following the ICC’s decision. However, PCB also added that it has zero-tolerance towards any kind of racist comments and behaviour.
"In consultation with Sarfraz, it has been decided that he will return to Pakistan immediately and Shoaib Malik will captain the team for the remaining ODIs and T20 internationals of the series, while Mohammad Rizwan has been included in the T20I side."
Since the racist slur, Sarfraz had received plenty of criticism from the cricketing fraternity but had issued an apology both publicly and privately. “This morning I apologised to Andile Phehlukwayo and he was gracious enough to accept my apology and I hope the people of South Africa also accept my apology,” Sarfraz had shared on Twitter.