Imam-ul-Haq accepts fault, apologizes over misconduct: PCB
PCB Managing Director, Wasim Khan told media that matter got out of hand due to misunderstandings.
LAHORE (Dunya News) - Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Managing Director Wasim Khan on Tuesday said that opening batsman Imam-ul-Haq accepted his fault and apologized over alleged multiple affairs controversy on the social media.
Imam-ul-Haq, Pakistan’s opening batsman and nephew of legendary cricketer Inzamam-ul-Haq, who was recently surrounded by controversies after his WhatsApp chats went viral with several girls, apologized on Tuesday.
The 23-year-old cricketer admitted his mistake and apologized to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and said it was a misunderstanding. PCB Managing Director, Wasim Khan told media that matter got out of hand due to misunderstandings.
Khan added PCB has made it clear to the cricketer that, although it’s his personal life, cricket governing body expects its players to behave like a gentleman and show the highest level of discipline.
PCB official added board takes such matters and allegations very seriously and always wants players to showcase the highest standards of responsibility, ethics, and value.
“No board member likes to comment interfere in any player’s personal life or affairs but being the centrally contracted players and ambassadors of Pakistan cricket, players should stay from such controversies”, he expressed. “Hopefully we will not see such incidents again,” he added.
Pakistan opener Imam-ul-Haq has landed in a controversy as the left-handed batsman has been accused of multiple affairs on social media, Dunya News reported on Thursday.
Imam-ul-Haq’s alleged WhatsApp conversations were released by a girl – who claims that the cricketer cheated on 7 to 8 girls.
“So apparently Mr. @ImamUlHaq12 was dating 7 to 8 (that we know of) women and kept using them and manipulating them. He kept telling them the whole time how he’s single,” she wrote on Twitter.
The opening batsman confessed his love for the girl in the alleged conversation but refused to marry her. He also addressed her with inappropriate words.
