Wednesday, March 31, 2010

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Mohsin backs PCB punishments to players
LAHORE: Chief selector of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Mohsin Hasan Khan said the decision of PCB to punish players on discipline violation was right.

Talking to media, Mohsin said if such step will be taken 14 years ago, cricket would be free of such violations. He said now the player who will be fit and disciplined will play for Pakistan.

Chief selector said ban and fine will be abolish if players admit mistakes and tender written apology. Replying to a question, he conveyed best wishes for Shoaib and Sania.


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