Media Release - 22 December 2004

With reference to the incident at Faisalabad on 27 November, 2004, in which the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy match was abandoned by the Karachi (B) team, Rashid Latif Captain of the Karachi team met the Chairman in Karachi on 11th December, 2004. Rashid Latif appealed against the penalty imposed on him stating that proper procedures had not been followed in the subsequent inquiry. Rashid Latif said he had publicly regretted the incident of the match and explained his reasons for abandoning the match.

2. After reviewing all related issues and considering Rashid Latif’s standing as a former Captain, who has made a significant contribution to Pakistan cricket, Chairman, PCB has decided to reduce the penalty to one month's suspension from first-class cricket from the date of the incident. Karachi (B) team is also being warned that exemplary punishment would be given if the game is brought into disrepute by the team in future.

3. PCB reiterates that Rashid Latif would be eligible for selection at all levels after the expiry of one month's suspension.

Abbas Zaidi
Director(Media/PR/Protocol)

(Article: Copyright © 2004 Pakistan Cricket Board)