PCB refused Tanvir to play for Hampshire

Pakistani Cricket Board (PCB) on yesterday refused to Sohail Tanvir to play for Hampshire for a short period in the English county championship.

"I asked the Board for clearance but they said it would be better if I remained with the national team and prepared for upcoming commitments of the national team including the Champions Trophy," said Tanvir. "The offer came because of Warne who felt a stint with Hampshire would help me further polish my skills," he added.

The PCB has imposed a restriction on allowing its pace bowlers to play in the county championship because of the growing fitness issues with its bowlers in recent times along with some other players Rao Iftikhar, Mohammad Asif and Umar Gul from signing contracts with counties.