KARACHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board on Wednesday clarified that it has not imposed life bans on Mohammad Yousuf and Younus Khan and only barred them from playing for the country in all the formats of the game. Hours after announcing punishment to players, PCB issued a fresh release saying media mis-interpreted its statement. “PCB today issued a media release on the report of inquiry committee on Pakistan team’s performance. Some media channels have interpreted the first recommendation of the inquiry committee regarding Mohammad Yousuf and Younus Khan as being a life ban. “PCB wishes to clarify that the recommendation of the Committee is not a life ban on these cricketers. There is no specified term in the recommendation for these two players. “As and when the PCB deems appropriate, these players will be considered for selection for the national team,” the new statement said.

LUDHIANA: In a dull encounter Salgaocar Sports Club came from behind to hold fancied Punjab outfit JCT Phagwara to a 1-1 draw here Wednesday. The local outfit took the lead in the 48th minute through Nna Henry Ezeh while the Goans equalised through Ekene Ikenwa in the 69th minute.

KOLKATA: A resurgent Pune FC held city giants Mohun Bagan to a goalless draw in a Group F I-League encounter here on Wednesday.  

MAPUSA: Clube Sao Minguel de Taleigao survived some anxious moments before they managed to pull off a narrow 5-3 tie-breaker win over Sangolda Lightning and enter the quarters of the 6th Rajasthan Marbles Trophy organised by Saligao United played at Dr Gustavo Monteiro stadium, Candolim, on Wednesday. The teams were locked 1-1 at the end of regulation time.