Pakistan sprang a surprise by resting fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar in the first one-day international against India in Peshawar.
The Indian security officer stood his ground that Shoaib Akhtar had slapped coach Bob Woolmer in the team bus.
The Indian coach was reported by an Indian television channel as saying that there is "something seriously different" about Shoaib's action.
Shoaib Akhtar has filed an appeal with the PCB against the two-year ban imposed on him for a doping offence.
The PCB's anti-doping commission observed that Mohammad Asif's command of English is limited and could not possibly have understood the WADA regulations.
ICC president Percy Sonn said the judgment emphasises that cricket has a zero tolerance of drug use.
To jam an interview with Ian Anderson is as easy as trying to improvise a new batting shot against Shoaib Akhtar.
"He has let us down with his performance and attitude," Inzamam said.\n\n
The Pakistan fast bowler said he is relieved to be over his controversies, mental problems and injuries.
Pakistan's captain says fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar will be his trump card in the upcoming series.
He has pleaded innocence and appealed to the PCB for his B sample test to establish the fact before taking a final decision.
"Players would be given a fair chance to present their cases," the PCB's Director Operations said.
The PCB said the doctors working on the bowler would submit its report on Friday when a clearer picture is expected to emerge
The Pakistan paceman is hoping to extend his playing days by cutting back on one-day international appearances.
The legendary Pakistan all-rounder said that the conditions would suit the home bowlers against India
Shoaib has been charged with breaching his contract by visiting nightclubs while on tour in Australia at the start of the year.
Haroon Rasheed said there is tremendous exaggeration of facts whenever Shoaib Akhtar has been involved.
"When you have various restrictions, it is only fair to allow two bouncers," said the Pakistani fast bowler.
The fast bowler was included in a list of 20 players for a conditioning camp ahead of two ODIs against India in Scotland next month.
England scored 271 for 9 against Pakistan in the third ODI after Shoaib Akhtar struck with the first ball.
The Pakistani pace bowler was recalled to the squad for this month's one-day series against Sri Lanka in Abu Dhabi.
Paceman Irfan Pathan is fifth in the all-rounders' list, while among the bowlers he is 14th and the next highest ranked Indian after Kumble
The sports channel used a Hindi phrase that annoyed the temperamental fast bowler.
Australian media reported that the Indian off-spinner features in the list of seven bowlers with highly suspect action drawn by ICC.
Former England captain Mike Gatting says they deserve to be ranked number two in the world.
Pakistan need to cash in on India's middle-order vulnerability, says Akram
Pakistan have already lost fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar for the four-Test series because of an ankle stress fracture.
The Pakistani selectors will make changes for the Twenty20 match and five ODIs following the Tests.
The others are Australian bowling greats Shane Warne and Glenn McGrath, South African all-rounder Jacques Kallis and West Indian batsman Brian Lara.
Akhtar has been out of action since February with a knee injury and had an operation in Australia.
The fast bowler was included in a preliminary squad for this year's England tour after undergoing knee surgery.
The Pakistan fast bowler claimed 4-36 as South Africa were bowled out for 124 in the first innings on day 1 of the second Test.
South Africa were 254 for four at stumps on the second day of the first Test in reply to Pakistan's first innings of 313.
Shoaib Akhtar believes the dope saga is behind him despite the matter lying before the Court of Arbitration for Sports
Pakistani cricket authorities have decided to rush fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar to South Africa to join the team before the first Test in Johannesburg which starts on Thursday.
Pakistan would continue with the system of central contracts for its players except for those with fitness or bowling action problems
The 'Rawalpindi Express', considered the fastest bowler in history said he does not understand why the civilian sector cannot work in collaboration with the Armed forces.
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