Afridi may be punished for clash with Talat Ali

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is considering taking action against all-rounder Shahid Afridi for exchanging harsh words with team manager Talat Ali during the recent training camp at Abbottabad.

Islamabad, June 25 : The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is considering taking action against all-rounder Shahid Afridi for exchanging harsh words with team manager Talat Ali during the recent training camp at Abbottabad.

A source in the board said the PCB has taken the matter seriously and is considering punishing Afridi, who has a history of violating discipline.

"He (Afridi) may be called to appear before the disciplinary committee to explain his position and the authorities will then decide about the punishment," the source said.

Ali has so far not made any formal complaint of the incident to the board. "I am making my mind to report this incident, but have not taken any decision as yet," The Nation quoted him, as saying.

Ali further said that he would submit a detailed report of the brief England tour and this training camp after his arrival back from Glasgow. "I will report all players' conduct in that document and may discuss this issue as well," he said.

Afridi almost had a physical clash with Ali at the Abbottabad camp when the manager said that Pakistan team did not have a concept of senior and junior players.

Afridi then had a heated argument with Ali on this and went forward to even assault him physically, but stopped after the intervention of teammates.

Meanwhile, the 27-year-old Karachi player has dismissed claims that he was not happy with the appointment of his junior teammate Salman Butt as the team's vice-captain.

"I am a team man and want to contribute for my country in any given condition," he said, adding that he was just focusing in giving his best for the team.

Afridi was quoted by The News as saying that he was targeting the upcoming two One-Day Internationals (ODIs) against Scotland and India.

"I am in good form and looking forward to give my best in next month's matches," he said.

ANI