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Afridi Fined 4.5 Mn Rupees, But Cleared to Play Abroad
Sacked Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi was today slapped with a hefty fine of 4.5 million rupees by the PCB disciplinary committee after he pleaded guilty of breaching the Cricket Board's Code of Conduct at a hearing here.
Afridi was, however, granted no-objection certificate to play abroad, clearing the way for his appearance for Hampshire in English Twenty20 tournament.
The all-rounder pleaded guilty before the four-member committee to the charges of violating his central contract clauses in unilaterally announcing his retirement and criticising the PCB and its officials.
"The committee unanimously decided to fine him 4.5 million rupees (USD 53,000) for various breaches of code of conduct," PCB legal advisor Tafazzul Rizvi told reporters here.
"The committee recommended his NOCs to play abroad be restored, which Pakistan Cricket Board has endorsed," he said.
Reacting to the committee ruling, Afridi said he will not appeal against the imposition of fine.
"No, I will not appeal, the fine is okay with me. I attended the hearing basically because I wanted to resolve this matter as it has caused Pakistan cricket harm," he said.
"I am glad the matter is over now and I have got my NOC. I am thankful to the disciplinary committee for listening patiently to me and in a good atmosphere."
He said he is not interested in playing international cricket at the moment.
"Right now I am not thinking about playing international cricket. But I will be going to England to play for Hampshire. Let us see I have time before I decide anything about my future international career," he said.
FILED ON: JUN 16, 2011
news.outlookindia.com | Afridi Fined 4.5 Mn Rupees, But Cleared to Play Abroad