Pakistan Cricket board officials set to face disciplinary action after Asia Cup 2023

According to reports, the Pakistan team's current media manager Umar Farooq Kalson and the board's GM (International Cricket) Adnan Ali could be in trouble as the duo visited a casino in Colombo during the Asia Cup 2023. They are under scanner after pictures and video footage emerged of the duo visiting a Colombo casino.

Both are in Colombo for an official event as a part of the Pakistan contingent for the ongoing Asia Cup and visiting gambling places is sure to attract the attention of the Cricket Governing Body's Anti-Corruption Unit as it is one of the prohibited places as per the code of conduct.

They could face strict disciplinary action on return: Pakistan Cricket Board

A few Pakistan news channels highlighted the officials visiting a Casino and the two clarified that they went there to have dinner. Cricket writer Omair Alavi bashing this decision said, "Who goes to a Casino to have food? Who goes to a gambling joint to have food? Who are they trying to fool." However, a Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) source said, "They could face strict disciplinary action on return." Previously, former wicketkeeper batter Moin Khan was the manager and chief selector of the team. He was caught in a casino controversy. He and his wife were seen at a Casino in Christchurch. PCB called him back and sacked him in the middle of the tournament.

India played Pakistan in the Super 4 match on Sunday. The match was interrupted by rain after the Men in Blue were put into bat first by Pakistan captain Babar Azam. Team India currently are at 147/2 in 24.1 overs, with reserve day coming into play on Monday. Zaka Ashraf has stated that if the officials are found guilty, action will be taken against them in accordance with the law. The PCB is committed to maintaining the integrity of the sport and its officials. Any violation of this will be taken very seriously. The current investigation is a testament to this commitment.