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Summary The PCBs disciplinary committee proceedings against Shahid Afridi have been suspended by a court.
Afridi filed a petition at the Sindh High Court on Tuesday, protesting against the PCBs decision to suspend his central contract and revoke his No Objection Certificates, which prevented him from playing abroad.The PCBs disciplinary committee hearing was due to begin in Lahore on Wednesday.The court has suspended the hearing and the PCB is bound to abide by the High Court, Afridis lawyer Syed Ali Zafar told.Zafar had argued on Monday that Afridi would boycott the hearing because the PCB panel had already punished him without giving him the opportunity to defend himself.PCB officials have now been summoned to appear before the Sindh High Court on Thursday, according to Zafar.Dozens of Afridis supporters were present outside the SHC, carrying portraits of their favorite cricketer. The all-rounder came out of his car and shook hands with his supporters before leaving the court premises.Afridis differences with the PCB began soon after the tour of West Indies last month when he criticized team management for interfering. He subsequently was removed as captain for the two-match series against Ireland.PCB representative said the body will honour the court’s decision.
