The Pakistan Cricket Board has denied speculations regarding the dispute between men’s cricket teams and said that contrary rumours were being circulated by a certain section of the media.

A statement issued by the board stated: “The PCB is disappointed by the dissemination of this false news and emphasizes the importance of upholding journalistic ethics before spreading such allegations.”

The Pakistan team is currently competing during the ICC World Cup 2023 in India.

However, Pakistan, who have two wins and as many defeats from four games, brought in Shadab Khan for fellow spinner Mohammad Nawaz who is ruled out with illness.

Afghanistan, who have just one win from four matches, named left-arm spinner Noor Ahmad in place of fast bowler Fazalhaq Farooqi.