The matter came to light after the letter from the Punjab police was widely circulated on social media, a copy of which ESPNcricinfo has seen. It alleges that Qalandars’ Liaison Officer approached the PCB’s security and anti-corruption manager, seeking permission for four people known to Raza to enter his hotel room.
The request was declined, with the letter alleging Sameen Rana, the Qalandars owner, then sought Naseer’s permission for the same. That request, too, the letter says, was declined on security grounds. ESPNcricinfo has reached out to the PSL for comment.
However, the letter alleges that the refusals were not heeded, and Afridi and Raza “forcibly escorted” the four visitors “despite resistance from on-duty security personnel”. It deemed the incident a clear violation of protocols “designed to ensure the safety and integrity” of players and officials.
ESPNcricinfo reached out to Qalandars for official comment. “We are aware of an incident involving two Lahore Qalandars players, and are in communication with the PSL over the matter,” Umar Farooq, Qalandars’ head of media, told ESPNcricinfo.
The letter from the police concludes by requesting a review of the incident, and demanding “necessary action to prevent future violations”.
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