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Sharjeel, Latif suspended from PSL

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Pakistan internationals Sharjeel Khan and Khalid Latif have been provisionally suspended from the Pakistan Super League under anti-corruption rules.

Both Sharjeel and Latif play for defending champions Islamabad United in the fledgling PSL, the second season of which began in the United Arab Emirates on Thursday.

Latif did not play and Sharjeel was out for 1 as United won their opening match against Peshawar Zalmi, with former Australian Test players Brad Haddin and Shane Watson playing major roles in the win.

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The Pakistan Cricket Board, in suspending the pair, said in a statement on Friday it was investigating "an international syndicate which is believed to be attempting to corrupt the PSL."

PSL chairman Najam Sethi declined to give details.

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"This investigation is a clear demonstration of our determination to drive corruption out of our sport," Sethi said in a statement.

PCB chairman Shaharyar Khan said players should, "as a matter of urgency," speak up if they receive a suspicious approach.

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Sharjeel made his Test debut against Australia in Sydney last month and has played 25 one-day internationals and 15 Twenty20s.

Latif has represented Pakistan in five ODIs and 13 T20s.