Asif's fate hinges on urine test outcome
The fate of Pakistani pacer Mohammad Asif, detained four days ago for allegedly carrying contraband drugs, remained uncertain on Wednesday with authorities awaiting the result of his urine sample.
By PTI |
DUBAI: The fate of Pakistani pacer Mohammad Asif, detained four days ago for allegedly carrying contraband drugs, remained uncertain on Wednesday with authorities awaiting the result of his urine sample.
Pakistan's ambassador to the UAE Ahsan Ullah Khan told the media that the beleaguered pacer continues to remain in the Dubai airport detention centre and his chances of returning home hinges on the outcome of the urine test he had undergone after being detained.
"I am an optimist and always hopeful," the diplomat said, when asked about the chances of an early release of the Pakistani pacer. Meanwhile, with Dubai going through a period of mourning following a death in the royal family there, the Pakistan Cricket Board is afraid that the detained pacer's release might get further delayed.
"As far as we know there has been no fresh development in this case. And because there is a period of mourning in Dubai because of the death of a royal family member, his possible release could be delayed," PCB chief operating officer Shafqat Naghmi said.
"Until the reports come, nothing is moving forward. The situation at the moment remains he is not charged but is under investigation by the Dubai authorities," Naghmi said. "It might take some more time for this matter to be resolved," he added.
Asif has been in the Dubai airport detention centre since Sunday morning when he reached there for a 15-hour transit stay while returning from Mumbai on his way home.
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