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  • Pakistan Cricket Board has restored Haris Rauf’s central contract

    Pakistan Cricket Board has restored Haris Rauf’s central contract

    The Pakistan Cricket Board has restored the central contract of national fast bowler Haris Rauf after his written apology.

    During a press conference in Lahore on Sunday, Chairman PCB Mohsin Naqvi said, “Haris Rauf’s central contract has been restored, Haris Rauf’s injury will be treated by insurance, Haris Rauf is our responsibility, we are concerned about him, cricket board’s money will be spent on players, no exemption for anyone, regarding NOC, I will not take anyone’s recommendation.”

    He said, “Work is being done on the captain, they will take a decision after consultation, now the selection committee has come and they are consulting on it, the captain is in consultation with the coaches and the selection committee.”

    PCB had terminated the central contract of Haris Rauf on February 17 due to his refusal for Australia tour.

  • PCB terminates Haris Rauf’s central contract

    PCB terminates Haris Rauf’s central contract

    Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has terminated the central contract of fast bowler Haris Rauf due to his refusal to be included in Pakistan’s Test squad for the 2023-24 tour of Australia.

    According to Geo News sources, a statement has been issued by the PCB, and the decision has been taken in light of the investigation into his refusal to be included in Pakistan’s Test squad for the 2023-24 tour of Australia.

    After a thorough hearing process conducted by a PCB committee, and taking into account the views of all stakeholders involved in the matter, Haris’ central contract has been terminated with effect from December 1, 2023 and he has been suspended for any non-exemption. He will not be given No Objection Letter (NOC) to play in any foreign league till 30 June 2024.

    The PCB management had given Harris an opportunity of a hearing on January 30, 2024 as per the principles of justice, but his response was found to be unsatisfactory.

    The PCB says that playing for Pakistan is an honour for any player, and in the absence of any medical report or valid reason, refusing to be part of Pakistan’s Test squad is a violation of the Central Contract.