Yousuf in trouble with Bangladeshi Intelligence over fake DPL clearance letter
Former Pakistan captain Mohammad Yousuf is being investigated by Bangladesh intelligence agencies for allegedly submitting a fake clearance letter to play in the Dhaka Premier League (DPL).
When Yousuf appeared for the Victoria Sporting Club in the league against Abhani Club on March 28, the latter refused to play, saying Yousuf was ineligible to play for Victoria since had played for Mohammadan Club the previous year.
Under Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) rules, a player can only represent another club in the DPL after one year, and only if he obtains a NOC from his previous employers.
Abhani claimed that the NOC letter submitted by Yousuf on behalf of Mohammadan Club was a fake one.
The BCB handed over the matter to the intelligence agencies after participating clubs in the DPL, which remains suspended, refused to resume playing in the event until the matter was resolved.
Yousuf, who has not played for Pakistan since November 2010, also made it clear that he was approached by Victoria to play for them and agreed after being given the impression that he could play for a different club in the DPL after obtaining clearance from his previous employers.
"I don't understand what the fuss is about. The NOC letter was given to me by the Victoria Club, which obtained it after signing me on to play for them in the Dhaka league. Now, whether it is fake or genuine, how should I know," the Daily Times quoted Yousuf, as saying.
"I went to Dhaka after being given a copy of the NOC and clearance by Victoria. They obtained the NOC from Mohammadan. It had nothing to do with me," he said.
Yousuf also said that he would neither approach the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for assistance nor hire any legal help, as it was an internal matter of the BCB.
"It is for them to sort out things. But I am disappointed with all this controversy," he said. (ANI)
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