The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has strongly rejected the speculation over the Board’s perceived ‘rejection’ of the Justice Qayyum report on match-fixing.

The board stated in a press release that the work of Justice Qayyum is acknowledged and appreciated by PCB and there is no truth in the perception created by a few media publications that the report has been dismissed.

“The Qayyum commission report did not bar Wasim Akram from working for the betterment of cricket and for the PCB,” PCB’s statement said. “The former captain has since his retirement established a reputation as a cricket commentator, coach and mentor all around the world and is widely acknowledged as a legend of the game, he has also worked on multiple occasions with the PCB and other Boards especially in fast-bowling camps in Pakistan.”

The press release further stated that: “The cricket committee is a recommendatory body empowered to make recommendations to the PCB on various aspects of the game. All committee members including Akram have vowed to work together.”

PCB also said that Akram’s involvement will prove beneficial for Pakistan cricket due to his vast experience.

“The appointment of the cricket committee is aimed at improving the standard of the game at various levels. The aim of PCB is to benefit from the vast experience of former cricketers in managing the game and Wasim — being an ICC Hall of Famer — has the requisite expertise to help Pakistan Cricket in its path to improvement,” the statement added.

The board also reiterated its desire about pursuing a zero-tolerance against corruption.

“Meanwhile, the PCB maintains a zero-tolerance policy on corruption and would continue to stay vigilant through its Anti-Corruption Department at all levels of the game, both with players and officials,” the statement concluded.