LAHORE MIRROR – The head of the Management Committee, Mr. Zaka Ashraf, met with former Pakistan fast bowler, Mr. Sarfraz Nawaz to address the outstanding issues regarding his unpaid ex gratia payments dating back to January 2017.
The meeting took place in a cordial atmosphere at the National Cricket Academy and was attended by former captains Misbah-ul-Haq and Mohammad Hafeez. During the meeting, Mr. Zaka Ashraf presented a cheque to settle the payments in accordance with the Players’ Welfare Policy, and he assured Mr. Sarfraz Nawaz of unwavering support.
The ex gratia payments had been suspended due to disciplinary actions taken against Mr. Sarfraz Nawaz by previous administrations, stemming from violations of the Code of Conduct as outlined in the Players’ Welfare Policy.
Mr. Sarfraz Nawaz has given his assurance to the PCB regarding his commitment to the Code of Conduct, and the ex gratia payments owed to him under the Players’ Welfare Policy will now be reinstated.
Zaka Ashraf expressed that “I was upset to see a former Test cricketer in such a condition and it was disturbing to see Mr Sarfraz Nawaz being deprived of his rightful pension. It is disappointing that the previous administrations have used the PCB’s coffers to settle personal scores.
“No cricketer should have to go through what Mr Sarfraz Nawaz had to face, and I want to reassure every former and current cricketer, international or domestic, that the PCB considers them as its asset and will look after them at every stage of their life and in every possible way. They deserve to be loved and respected by their cricket board.”
