World Series Hockey's Pak players risk five-year bans

The Pakistan Hockey Federation yesterday threatened players that they face a five year ban if they participate in unsanctioned tournaments, hinting at the World Series Hockey, that will be played in India in February 2012

The Pakistan Hockey Federation yesterday threatened players that they face a five year ban if they participate in unsanctioned tournaments, hinting at the World Series Hockey, that will be played in India in February 2012.

A number of leading Pakistani players, likeu00a0 forward Rehan Butt, ex-captain Zeeshan Ashraf, half-backs Waseem Ahmed and Shakeel Abbasi, goalkeeper Salman Akbar,u00a0 have lapped up lucrative deals with different franchises in the WSH.

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