Danish Kaneria files plea in SHC to enter PCB’s rehabilitation program

KARACHI: Former national cricketer Danish Kaneria has approached Sindh High Court (SHC) to enter Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) rehabilitation program in order to make a comeback.

Danish Kaneria moved SHC, in his plea, he stated that he suffered unimaginable and difficult hardships, both professionally and personally. “I want to be a part of the international league. My name has been finalized,” he said by adding, however, he feels he would not be able to play due to the ban imposed on him.

As per the rules and policies of PCB, players facing a life-time ban cannot enter the rehabilitation program. Earlier this year, the Pakistan Cricket Board had advised Danish Kaneria to approach the England Cricket Board (ECB) if he wants to resume playing club or domestic cricket.

“Article 6.8 of the ECB Anti-Corruption Code, which is applicable in this case, clearly states only the chair of the anti-corruption tribunal, which has imposed a period of ineligibility on a player, had the discretion to permit the player to participate,” the PCB said in a press release. PCB reminded Kaneria that he had exhausted all his avenues to appeal against the life ban and only ECB can now review his case.