The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Thursday terminated the central contract of fast bowler Haris Rauf in a disciplinary action following his withdrawal from the recent Test series in Australia. The PCB also announced that Haris will not be issued a No Objection Certificate (NOC) to play in any foreign league until June 30, 2024. “Fast bowler Haris Rauf has been sanctioned by the Pakistan Cricket Board, following an investigation into his refusal to join the Pakistan Test team for the 2023-2024 tour of Australia,” the PCB said in a statement.
“After a thorough hearing process conducted by a PCB committee and taking into account the views of all stakeholders involved in the matter, Haris' central contract has been terminated with effect from December 1, 2023 and there is no NOC (No Objection Certificate) to to play in any foreign competition. will be awarded until June 30, 2024.”
The PCB said its management gave Haris an opportunity for a personal hearing in accordance with the principles of natural justice on January 30, and his response was found unsatisfactory.
“Refusal to be part of the Pakistan Test squad, without any medical report or justifiable reason, is a material breach of the central contract,” the Council said.
Players with central contracts in category B, such as Haris, will be paid a monthly salary of approximately 4.6 million, in addition to match fees, allowances and other eligible bonuses.
Pakistan's three-match Test tour of Australia took place between December 18, 2023 and January 7, 2024. Pakistan lost all three Tests.
Chief selector Wahab Riaz had told a press conference before the tour to Australia in December last year that Haris, after initially making himself available for the Tests, had withdrawn citing work management and fitness issues.
At the same time, the national team was involved in the three tests against Australia, Haris appeared in the Big Bash League.
However, the PCB allowed his selection in the T20 squad for the subsequent series in New Zealand.
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