PTI

Lahore, Jul 16: Taking a tough stand, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) today suspended beleaguered pacer Mohammad Asif from all cricket activities for an indefinite period following his positive dope test in the inaugural Indian Premier League.

Asif, who was also left out of the 30-member list of probables for the Champions trophy, will not be allowed to take part or associate himself with any activity related with PCB, ICC or ICC members until a final decision on his dope result is reached.

“PCB hereby suspends Mohammad Asif with immediate effect from participating in cricket including its organisation, administration and promotion conducted by or under the auspices of PCB, ICC or ICC members until final decision which includes appeal,” PCB Chief operating officer Shafqat Naghmi told a press conference here.

Naghmi said PCB has a zero tolerance towards doping and condemns any such practice in all forms and manifestations.

“PCB is Wada compliant and has a comprehensive anti doping policy which extends to all cricketers under the jurisdiction of PCB,” he said.

He said that the PCB will offer any assistance asked by IPL drug tribunal and is under obligation to recognise and enforce any penalty pursuant to the anti-doping regulations of the ICC and its members.