Mohammad Asif blames PCB of double standards

Pakistan has given some of the greatest fast bowlers to the world. Likes of Waqar Younis and Wasim Akram have stilled fear among the batsman with their brilliant bowling throughout their career. Mohammad Asif who made his debut for Pakistan in 2005 against Australia was one such bowler who had the ability to become one of the greatest swing ball bowlers around the world.

But his career was jeopardized when he was found guilty of spot-fixing during a game along with Mohammad Amir and Salman Butt. He was earlier banned for taking banned drugs as well. 34-year-old Asif has blamed the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for maintaining double standards.

The pacer who took 106 wickets at an average of 24.36 in 23 Tests felt that the board has dealt with Amir differently than the other two who were involved in the infamous spot-fixing scandal.

Ignored by own board

In an interview with NDTV on Friday, Asif said, “What I did seven years back was wrong and I regret it. I have served my full punishment and done all that was required of me under the ICC anti-corruption code. However, not once has anyone in the board or National Cricket Academy bothered to even call me and check about my fitness or form.”

Asif who helped his side win the finals of Quaid-e-Azam Trophy last year said, “I have performed in two seasons and I am fit. I am ready to take any fitness test or undergo intensive training. But the board appears to have double standards.”

Different rules for Amir

”They can allow Mohammad Amir back into the Pakistan team without any notable comeback performances and support him but for me or Salman Butt, they do not want to touch us and give us another chance in the national team even though we have done well,” said Asif questioning the different rules for different players.

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