Pakistan's Nawaz suspended for not reporting suspect approach


  • Cricket
  • Thursday, 18 May 2017

Cricket Britain - England v Pakistan - First One Day International - The Ageas Bowl - 24/8/16 Pakistan's Mohammad Nawaz celebrates taking the wicket of England's Jason Roy with teammates Action Images via Reuters / Paul Childs

(Reuters) - Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Nawaz has been suspended for two months for failing to report a suspect approach to indulge in corruption, the country's cricket board has said.

The 23-year-old, who has played three tests, nine one-day internationals and five Twenty20 matches for Pakistan, admitted to the charges and has also been fine 200,000 Pakistan rupees (1,473 pounds), the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said in a statement.

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