Pakistan's Mohammad Irfan banned for a year and fined £8,000
Wednesday 29 March 2017 14:06, UK
Mohammad Irfan has been banned from all forms of cricket for a year and fined £8,000 after admitting corruption charges during this year's Pakistan Super League.
The giant left-arm fast bowler was one of three Pakistan international players facing charges in relation to events while playing for Islamabad United in the T20 competition in the United Arab Emirates last month.
But the Pakistan Cricket Board announced on Wednesday that Irfan approached them last week to admit his wrong-doing, and that half of his 12-month ban may be suspended if there is no further breach and he co-operates
with further conditions.
A joint statement by respective PCB and PSL chairmen Shaharyar Khan and Najam Sethi was included in the board's press release.
It read: "It is important for all players to take note and be reminded of their responsibilities and obligations under the PCB anti-corruption code and that no form of corrupt activity shall ever be tolerated by PCB."
Irfan, 34, has 84 international caps across all formats and last played for Pakistan in an ODI against England at Headingley six months ago.
