Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ramiz Raja has responded to spinner Yasir Shah being charged with aiding an alleged sexual assailant. Raja said that expansion like this is ‘not good for the game in the country, particularly given the positive environment recently created through some positive results.
Ramiz Raja said at a press conference.
“It is a no-brainer, Yasir is a circuit player and while we train and educate these players, they are in ambassadorial positions and should know with whom and where to socialize.”
The PCB chief went on to add:
“I don’t know what is the truth in this case but it is a fact that such headlines are not good for Pakistan cricket and especially at a time when there is a feel-good factor going through Pakistan cricket now.”
Ramiz Raja went on to give another strict reminder to players in the country and advised:
“It is a no-brainer that they must know with whom or when to socialize. I want these players to be earning well but they also have responsibilities towards Pakistan cricket and the sport.”
Yasir Shah appointed in FIR for harassing 14-year-old, assisting her rape
Yasir Shah was called in an FIR by a 14-year-old for allegedly harassing her and assisting her rape. In this regard, a case has been registered against the cricketer at Shalimar Police Station, Islamabad.
The victim, in her FIR, specified that Yasir’s friend Farhan raped her at gunpoint and as well as filmed the incident. She alleged that Yasir Shah made fun of her when she accosted him for benefit. The victim stated in the FIR:
“When I approached Yasir on WhatsApp and told him about the incident, he made fun of me and said that he likes underage girls.”
She went on to add:
“Yasir Shah said that he was a very influential person and that he knew a high-ranking official. Yasir Shah and Farhan make videos and rape underage girls.”
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