The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has sought a detailed report amidspeculations that former captain, Sarfaraz Ahmed, had initially refused toplay the final T20I against England.

A leading news channel had reported, citing its sources, that the33-year-old had ‘deep concerns’ over his selection for the last T20I gameafter being ignored throughout the tour. He reportedly agreed to play afterbeing persuaded by the coaches and the captain.——————————

As per reports, the team management wanted to sweep the matter under thecarpet. However, after being reported on media, it attracted the boardofficials’ attention, who now demand complete details of the incident.

Earlier, the head coach, Misbah-ul-Haq, had also refuted the report on TVthat Sarfaraz declined to play the game. He, however, said that the formercaptain had only expressed reservations, which were addressed by the teammanagement.——————————

According to Misbah, the former captain was under pressure after beingincluded for the final match of the series. The former skipper feared thatif things didn’t go his way, he will be dropped from the team.

“It was something I would also have done if I were in his place,” the headcoach said on TV.Sarfaraz’s Reaction

Meanwhile, Sarfaraz Ahmed has responded to speculations via a tweet.Reacting to a sports journalist’s post who demanded strict action againstthe wicketkeeper-batsman, Sarfaraz shared verses of a poem, answering thecriticism in a befitting manner.