PCB reacts after Inzamamul Haq steps down over 'conflict of interest allegations'
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The board has formed five-member committee to probe the allegations
LAHORE (Dunay News) – The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has set up a five-member fact-finding committee to investigate allegations in respect of conflict of interest reported in the media pertaining to the team selection process.
The committee will submit its report and any recommendations to the PCB Management Committee in an expeditious manner.
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has set up a five-member fact-finding committee to investigate allegations in respect of conflict of interest reported in the media pertaining to the team selection process.
— PCB Media (@TheRealPCBMedia) October 30, 2023
The board shared the statements minutes after Inzamamul Haq stepped down as PCB’s chief selection amid the ongoing World Cup 2023.
Inzamam quits as chief selector
The resignation comes after the former cricketer came under scrutiny amid allegation that he had stakes in a players' agent company, Yazo International Limited.
The allegation had raised concerns about potential clash of of interest as Talha Rehmani represents some of Pakistan's top players, including Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, and Shaheen Shah Afridi.
Mr Haq in a statement said the PCB should conduct an inquiry into the matter and he was available for it. He said those levelling the allegations should come up with evidence.
He categorically denied any link with the players’ agent company. “Such allegations hurt,” he said.
