Rana Naved-ul-Hasan renews contract with Tasmania

Naved-ul-Hasan, the Pakistan fast bowler, has renewed his contract with Tasmania, whom he represented in the Twenty20 Big Bash during the Australian domestic season. Naved was banned for one year by the PCB due to disciplinary reasons, but was eligible to play domestic cricket and in foreign leagues. He is also negotiating a contract with Sussex to participate in the English domestic season later in the year.

"I have this new contract with Tasmania and I am also negotiating another contract with Sussex to play for them this summer," Naved said. "When I am not banned from playing in foreign leagues obviously I am looking for opportunities to play regularly and this contract by Tasmania is a good development for me.

"I am hopeful of the Sussex contract as it will mean I can continue my cricket in England in the coming summer."

Naved was among seven Pakistan players penalised by the PCB in the aftermath of a disastrous tour of Australia. Younis Khan and Mohammad Yousuf were banned indefinitely, Shoaib Malik was banned for one year along with Naved while the Akmals - Kamran and Umar - and Shahid Afridi were fined and placed on probation.