PCB Set To Figure Out Sharjeel Khan's Return To Competitive Cricket

Sharjeel was banned from all forms of cricket for five years in August 2017 for his role in the spot-fixing scandal during the PSL

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is set to figure out a road map for the re-entry of tainted batsman Sharjeel Khan who is undergoing a two-and-a-half-year of suspension for breaching the PCB Anti-Corruption Conduct. Sharjeel has agreed to complete the rehabilitation process designed by the PCB’s Security and Anti-Corruption Department, before reintegrating into top-level cricket. “I offer my unconditional apology to the Pakistan Cricket Board, my team-mates, fans and family for the irresponsible conduct that brought embarrassment to everyone. I request for forgiveness and assure I will show more responsibility in my future actions. “I remind all cricketers to strictly and religiously follow the PCB Anti-Corruption Code as breaching it will only earn momentary gains but the consequences will be severe and last for the rest of the career. “I have agreed on the future course of action with the PCB, including helping it in its education sessions on anti-corruption. “I will soon return to club cricket but will not rush into domestic cricket as I have been away for nearly 30 months and need time to reclaim my fitness and form,” said Sharjeel. The rehabilitation process will include attending and delivering lectures on the PCB Anti-Corruption Code, visits to orphanage homes as part of social service and participating in integration sessions with the Pakistan cricket team players and player support personnel. Sharjeel was banned from all forms of cricket for five years in August 2017 for his role in the spot-fixing scandal that marred the Pakistan Super League (PSL). Playing for the Islamabad United franchise, he was found guilty by the PCB's Anti-Corruption Tribunal headed by Lt General (retired) Tauqir Zia, along with other players like Khalid Latif, Muhammad Irfan, Muhammad Nawaz, Nasir Jamshed and Shahzaib Hasan.