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This is an archive article published on April 22, 2008

PCB to Pak players in IPL: Be wary of whom you befriend

Pak cricketers in IPL have been advised to be careful about the company they keep after inquiries by ICC's Anti-corruption unit.

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The Pakistani cricketers playing in the Indian Premier League have been advised to be careful about the company they keep following inquiries by ICC8217;s Anti-corruption unit this month.

A senior official of the Pakistan Cricket Board said that after the ACU questioned Younis Khan, Umar Gul and Danish Kaneria about an Indian they had befriended on their last tour there, PCB had told the players to be wary.

8220;The ACU investigations have made no headway nor have they apparently found any evidence to suggest any player violating the ICC Code of Conduct,8221; the official said.

8220;But since the ACU questioning revolved around an Indian national and the Indian tour we have briefed the players about what to avoid and stay away from while playing in the IPL.8221;

The official said players have been told to be very careful about the people they get acquainted with.

The players have also been told to be choosy while attending private functions and parties during the IPL.

8220;We don8217;t want any more inquiries from the ACU and the players must be aware of their responsibilities,8221; he added.

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The official said Pakistani players were quite popular in India and made new friends on tours and visits.

8220;We just felt it would be best to warn them before any mistakes are made,8221; he stated.

The IPL is being held under the supervision of the ACU as it is an event sanctioned by the ICC.

Sources in the world governing body said the ACU was keeping a close watch on IPL matches as the top players were involved in it and the format of the tournament 8211; Twenty20 cricket 8211; had been attracting a lot of attention in the betting market.

 

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