
Concerned about Pakistani players getting frequent reprimands for their on-field conduct, former captain Inzamam-ul Haq has advised his teammates to avoid getting into skirmishes with match officials and rival cricketers.
Referring to the reprimand issued to pacer Mohammad Asif during the recent one-day series against Sri Lanka in Abu Dhabi, Inzamam said players should be very cautious in their behaviour on the field.
8220;Nowadays the ICC is very strict about enforcing its code of conduct. And players, especially the senior ones, should avoid getting into minor skirmishes on the field as if they are suspended or banned it hurts them in future matches,8221; Inzamam said.
8220;We suffered because of this in the World Cup when Shahid Afridi was unavailable for two crucial games. I myself have been banned a number of times in the past and it didn8217;t do the team any good. The players must show patience and tolerance on the field,8221; he added.
Asif had rushed at Sri Lankan captain Mahela Jayawardane after bowling him out in the second match of the just-concluded Wahid Cup series.