Cricketer Zulqarnain Haider the former wicketkeeper on Friday was fined rupees 500,000 by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for violating their code of conduct when he flew to London without informing the team management.

Haider appeared before the PCB disciplinary committee, comprising Sultan Rana, Wasim Ahmed and Mohammad Awais in Lahore.

After the hearing Rana, the committee's head, said Haider will also be put under probation. "Zulqarnain will also be under a one-year probation period, during which his conduct will be observed."

Zulqarnain Haider said that his decision to flee was a mistake. "I did what I thought was right at that time. With the passage of time I realized that I committed a mistake. I should have informed the PCB.

He said he is looking forward to resume his career.