December 21, 2007	Friday	Zilhaj 10, 1428

LAHORE, Dec 20: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has banned six prominent cricketers including former skipper Inzamam-ul-Haq and all-rounder Abdul Razzaq from playing the domestic league, for taking part in the Indian Cricket League (ICL).

“Since the ICL is not recognised by the PCB and the Indian cricket board, the players who have joined the ICL despite warnings from their respective boards will not be allowed to play in the domestic circuit,” PCB spokesman said.

Besides Inzamam and Razzaq, the other players banned are Shabbir Ahmad, Azhar Mehmood, Taufiq Umar and Imran Farhat.

“The rebel players have tried to contact the PCB through their respective departments, but the board gave them a cold shoulder,” the spokesman said.

He said despite showing good performance in the ICL, the players would not be considered even for the national camp. “The board is following ‘zero tolerance policy’ towards such players.”—Agencies