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Sarfaraz Reaches Country After Four-Match Ban

KARACHI: Pakistan cricket skipper Sarfraz Ahmed reached country on Tuesday after he was suspended for four-matches by the International Cricket Council (ICC) for breaching the anti-racism code for his remarks against South Africa’s Andile Phehlukwayo.

Sarafaz talking to reporters at the Jinnah International Airport in Karachi said “I accepted my mistake and received the punishment. I want to thank PCB for handling this case and fulfilling requirements,”

During Pakistan’s second ODI against South Africa, Sarfaraz aimed a comment at Phehlukwayo which was deemed as racist and resulted in him being charged with an offence under the ICC’s anti-racism code.

The Captain  added that he had been playing cricket for five months and would take this time to rest and play in the Pakistan Super League (PSL).

Following Sarfaraz’s suspension, Shoaib Malik has assumed responsibilities of captain. Under Malik, the team won the fourth ODI against Sri Lanka with the fifth scheduled for Wednesday.