PCB warns of ‘long bans’, Farhat ready for fight

“I am advising them to refrain from playing in this controversial Indian league or they can face long bans,” Ashraf said. “I also want to make it clear that the PCB is not toeing the line of the Indian board on ICL and we are working according to our own policy. We don’t recognise this league,” Ashraf told The Jung.

Before joining the rebel series, Farhat had asked to be released from his contract, while Yousuf and Razzaq refused to sign their national contracts.

The PCB did not offer any contract to Inzamam, who retired from One-Day Internationals and stepped down as captain during the World Cup in March.

Ashraf insisted that the board might take action against players, who refuse to sign the central contracts, which are legally binding documents mandatory for Pakistani players.

The board recently announced bonus amounts of $100,000, $50,000 and $25,000 for players, who signed contracts.

Ashraf promised similar bonus for Yousuf and Razzaq if they agree to sign the contracts and leave the ICL. “These bonuses are our way of appreciating the spirit of patriotism shown by the players in refusing good offers from the ICL,” he said.