PCB responds over ImamHaq controversy and the subsequent apology from the opener

PCB responds over ImamHaq controversy and the subsequent apology from the opener

LAHORE - Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) responds over Imam-ul-Haq controversy and the subsequent apology from the opener.

PCB Managing Director Wasim Khan on Tuesday said that opening batsman Imam-ul-Haq accepted his fault and apologized over alleged multiple affairs controversy on the social media.

Imam-ul-Haq, Pakistan’s opening batsman and nephew of legendary cricketer Inzamam-ul-Haq, who was recently surrounded by controversies after his WhatsApp chats went viral with several girls, apologized on Tuesday.

The 23-year-old cricketer admitted his mistake and apologized to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and said it was a misunderstanding. PCB Managing Director, Wasim Khan told media that matter got out of hand due to misunderstandings.

Khan added PCB has made it clear to the cricketer that, although it’s his personal life, cricket governing body expects its players to behave like a gentleman and show the highest level of discipline.

PCB official added board takes such matters and allegations very seriously and always wants players to showcase the highest standards of responsibility, ethics, and value.

“No board member likes to comment interfere in any player’s personal life or affairs but being the centrally contracted players and ambassadors of Pakistan cricket, players should stay from such controversies”, he expressed. “Hopefully we will not see such incidents again,” he added.

Pakistan opener Imam-ul-Haq has landed in a controversy as the left-handed batsman has been accused of multiple affairs on social media.