22 Oct 2009

Pakistan draws up new code to limit player comments

8:19 am on 22 October 2009

The Pakistan Cricket Board is drawing up a new code of conduct to stop players on central contracts speaking to the media without approval.

PCB chairman Ejaz Butt says the current code has loopholes and is not spelt out clearly.

The revised code is aimed at curbing controversies and players would have to sign it before the next one-day series against New Zealand in Abu Dhabi and Dubai from November 3rd.

Butt says the idea of the new code is to stop players from speaking on team and cricket matters that have "negative effects and create controversies".

He says only the captain, coach and manager would now be allowed to speak to the media without first seeking approval.