Islamabad: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) remains in the news for its strange decisions. PCB is always under criticism due to its controversial decisions. Now the board has decided to include the player in the team who is banned for 5 years in UAE.
Usman Khan betrayed UAE
In fact, when Pakistan cricket team did not give place to Usman Khan, he took refuge in UAE. During this time, UAE gave him a one-year contract and was expecting that he would play for them and win the matches, but in the meantime Usman changed sides. Last week, the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) banned him for five years after he was found guilty of breaching his obligations.
Pakistan welcomed the cricketer
On the other hand, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has confirmed that former UAE batsman Usman Khan is in the running for selection for the upcoming T20 home series against New Zealand despite serving a five-year ban.
Pakistani media quoted Mohsin Naqvi as saying, “Usman Khan is the right player for Pakistan and he will play for the national team.” The 28-year-old Usman Khan was part of the recently concluded fitness camp for 29 players who It was conducted by the trainers of Pakistan Army.
According to local media reports, Usman’s inclusion in the national team can be largely attributed to his stellar performances in the ninth edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL 9). The player won many awards while representing the Multan Sultans franchise.
The five-match series against New Zealand will start from April 18. The first match of the five-match T20 series between Pakistan and New Zealand will be played at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, while the final match between the two teams will be played at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.
