Shoaib fined for breach of discipline
Shoaib Akhtar has been fined approximately US$57,000 and 13-match ban for breaches of discipline, including his spat with Mohammad Asif in South Africa. He has also been placed on a two-year probationary period during which any disciplinary breaches could result in a life ban. The ban, however, includes the seven matches already played at the ICC World Twenty20 and the two Tests against South Africa.
Effectively, it means he will be available for the last ODI against South Africa but more realistically, the tour to India. Shoaib is now on probation and any breach of contract or disciplinary issues could result in a life ban over the next two years. Shoaib, who was present at the press conference, has the right to appeal but said he was eager to put the matter behind him now. "Shoaib apologised to Asif, his team-mates, and the country.
Effectively, it means he will be available for the last ODI against South Africa but more realistically, the tour to India. Shoaib is now on probation and any breach of contract or disciplinary issues could result in a life ban over the next two years. Shoaib, who was present at the press conference, has the right to appeal but said he was eager to put the matter behind him now. "Shoaib apologised to Asif, his team-mates, and the country.
