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Pakistan to comment on cricketer Asif held for 'illegal substance'
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The Pakistan Cricket Board has called a press conference following reports that a national player has been detained in Dubai for allegedly carrying drugs. A Pakistani Cricket Board official says that a national player has been detained at Dubai for allegedly carrying an "illegal substance".
Unconfirmed reports say fast bowler Mohammed Asif was held on Sunday at Dubai airport. Dubai airport police refused to comment. Fast bowler Mohammed Asif was held on Monday at Dubai airport. A board official said the substance recovered from Asif has been sent for tests.
Asif was apparently returning home from India, where he played in the Indian Premier League Twenty20 tournament.Asif was apparently returning home from India, where he played in the Indian Premier League Twenty20 tournament.
He played for the Delhi team, the Delhi Daredevils, in the competition.He played for the Delhi team, the Delhi Daredevils, in the competition.
Pakistan Cricket Board official Nadeem Akram told reporters that charges had not been framed against Asif yet.
He told Geo TV that the bowler was carrying traditional medicine in his vallet.
"We are not sure about the make of the substance, which was prescribed to him by a local hakeem (indigenous medicine doctor) for his elbow injury," Mr Akram said.
The Pakistan Cricket Board is due to hold a press conference later in the day.
Asif is a member of the Pakistani squad to play a triangular series in Bangladesh beginning Sunday against India and the hosts.
The 25-year-old player is considered one of the most promising fast bowlers in Pakistan.The 25-year-old player is considered one of the most promising fast bowlers in Pakistan.
He has claimed 51 wickets in 11 Test matches and 36 wickets in 31 one-day-international matches.He has claimed 51 wickets in 11 Test matches and 36 wickets in 31 one-day-international matches.