Moin apologises to fans for casino visit
BRISBANE: Pakistan’s chief selector Moin Khan Wednesday apologised for going to a New Zealand casino on the eve of a crucial World Cup match, an “inappropriate” visit which has seen him sent home from the tournament.
Moin said he was sorry that his actions had offended millions of cricket fans at home.
“I had gone to a casino in Christchurch with friends and family to have dinner. In hindsight, the choice of venue for dinner was indeed inappropriate. It has offended the Pakistan public as well as cricket fans,” Moin said in a statement. Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Shaharyar Khan on Tuesday launched an investigation into the casino visit.
“I have already explained my position to the PCB chairman and have apologized to him. He has asked me to return home to further clarify my position in person, which I have readily accepted,” added Moin. IRELAND’S O’BRIEN
FINED FOR DISSENT
Ireland all-rounder Kevin O’Brien has been fined 30 percent of his match fee for showing dissent at an umpire’s decision during Wednesday’s win against the United Arab Emirates in Brisbane, the International Cricket Council said.
“The incident happened on the first ball of the 48th over when O’Brien bowled a wide delivery and continued to question the umpire’s decision until bowling the next delivery,” the ICC said in a statement.