Irfan ready to accept PCB's charge sheet

Dunya News

Mohammad Irfan has decided not to go in tribunal against the charge sheet.

LAHORE (Daily Dunya) – Fast bowler Mohammad Irfan has decided not to go in tribunal against the charge sheet that has been handed over to him by Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), reported Roznama Dunya on Wednesday.

According to sources, Irfan has accepted the charge sheet and is expected to submit his written statement to PCB in a day or two.

It is pertinent here to mention that the tall fast bowler earlier admitted in front of PCB anti-corruption unit (ACU) that he was telephoned by the bookies five times, and he responded very strictly on three occasions.

When Mohammad Irfan was asked why PCB ACU was not informed by him about these conversations, he opted the stance that he was much tensed due to the death of his parents in those days and could not thought of informing ACU.

Sources also say that PCB is satisfied with the statement of Irfan up to some extent, but after accepting the charge sheet, Irfan’s case will go to disciplinary committee who will decide the future of left-arm fast bowler in the lights of anti-corruption code.

Furthermore, the spot-fixing case is being investigated by Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) as well, and the decision will also depend on its inquiry. It is worth mentioning here that mobile phones of all players allegedly involved in spot-fixing including Mohammad Irfan are in possession of FIA for inquiry.