The Pakistan Cricket Board has suspended former fast bowler Sarfaraz Nawaz’s monthly pension for violating the board’s “players welfare policy.” Sarfaraz, who is now based in the United Kingdom, has also filed a lawsuit in a local court against the Pakistan board, requesting that his pension be restored and his arrears be cleared.
“Going to court against the board is a breach of the player’s welfare policy as is constantly criticizing and insulting board officials and players,” a reliable source in the board said to PTI.
He made it clear that Sarfaraz’s pension had already been halted by previous administrations due to his habit of appearing in the media and making unsubstantiated allegations against the board and national team players.
“He has also been cautioned in the past not to tarnish the image of Pakistan cricket,” the source further said to PTI. Sarfaraz is well-known for his critical remarks about Pakistan cricket, and he has previously levelled serious claims of match and spot-fixing against players and officials.
The tall bowler appeared in 55 Tests and 45 One-Day Internationals and is best known for a nine-wicket spell against Australia in Melbourne in 1979. He is widely credited with inventing reverse swing bowling.
