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Pakistan Cricket Board Launches Inquiry into Player Conduct During England Tour
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In Short: The Pakistan Cricket Board has initiated an internal disciplinary inquiry following reports of conduct issues during the ongoing tour of England.
Pakistan Cricket Board has launched an inquiry into 'discipline and conduct' amid reports of issues during the England tour, including the cancellation threat of the second Test and the security officer taking possession of players' phones.
The inquiry follows the team's recent changes, including the replacement of head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed and the sending of seven players home. The PCB has not confirmed specific allegations but has urged stakeholders to rely on official communications.
Amir Mir, Adviser to PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi, confirmed the inquiry in a post on X, stating that the matter is being examined under the board's existing rules and regulations. No penalties have been announced, and the PCB has not publicly confirmed any player has been found guilty of misconduct.
The inquiry adds another layer of scrutiny to Pakistan's England tour, with potential disciplinary measures, including heavy fines or bans, being considered if the inquiry finds concrete evidence of wrongdoing, according to reports.
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- Already 2-0 down in the three-match Test series, Pakistan last week sent seven players home, called up seven more and replaced head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed with New Zealander Mike Hesson.
- Pakistan have lost the first two Tests against England and will look to avoid a 3-0 clean sweep at Edgbaston this week Pakistan have begun an inquiry into "discipline and conduct" in the latest twist on a turbulent tour of England.
- During the second Test at Lord's, the tourists also threatened to cancel the remainder of the match and the tour over an interview broadcast by Sky with the sons of imprisoned former Pakistan prime minister and captain Imran Khan.
- Last week, Hesson responded to reports Salman Ali Agha - one of the seven dropped players - refused to attend a meeting with King Charles at Clarence House.
- However, three experienced players were dropped before Hesson came in.
- “The PCB has initiated an internal disciplinary inquiry following media reports concerning discipline and conduct, which are currently being reviewed internally,” Mir said.
- The board has declined to comment further at this stage and urged stakeholders and the public to rely on its official communications rather than speculative or unverified claims circulating on social media.
- The development comes as Pakistan ’s Test campaign in England has already undergone major changes following a disappointing start to the tour.