ICC denied PCB's statement over Wahab Riaz Selection

The International Cricket Council on Saturday denied a reported statement made by the Chairman of PCB that fast bowler Wahab Riaz was selected in the Pakistan squad for the series against England after clearance from The International Cricket Council. According to a report PCB Chairman Zaka Ashraf had said that the PCB had sought clarification from the ICC before including Wahab in the side.

Zaka Ashraf said, "Since his name was mentioned in the spot-fixing trial in London, as a precautionary measure we didn't consider him for the matches against Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. But we inquired from the ICC if they had any evidence suggesting that Wahab might also be involved in the scandal,"

In a statement, ICC Chief Executive Mr Haroon Lorgat said: "I've said before and reiterate that the ICC has no part to play in the selection of any team. It remains the absolute right of a Member Board to decide which player it wishes to include in a squad or select in its team for any match." He also added,"Only if a player has been charged and/or provisionally suspended by the ICC and/or banned by an independent tribunal, will he not be permitted for selection. In all other circumstances, it is the Member Board's absolute right to select players."