Moin apologises to Pakistan fans for casino visit
AFP, 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 Moin’s visit to the Christchurch casino which took place a day before team’s Pool B game against the West Indies.
Pakistan lost the match by 150 runs.
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 Moin’s visit to the Christchurch casino which took place a day before team’s Pool B game against the West Indies.
Pakistan lost the match by 150 runs.