Shabbir Ahmed accuses ICL for ripping him off

Shabbir AhmedShabbir Ahmed, former Pakistan fast bowler has accused the Indian Cricket League (ICL) of not paying him the promised money, saying the rebel T20 league has 'ripped' him off.

Ahmed, last played for Pakistan in 2007 in Johannesburg

"The first season at Chennai Superstars was fantastic. However, during the second season we all started to sense there were problems when our payments were not being made. I carried on

playing in the hope that eventually I would get paid, but the money never appeared. As far as I am concerned they have ripped me off," Ahmed told PakPassion.net.

He has obtained the no objection certificate (NOC) from the ICL and wants to play for Pakistan again.

"I''m 33 years old now, but I am as fit as some of the youngsters and believe I have plenty of cricket left in me" he said.

Ahmed started his career with a bang taking loads of wickets in the initial games he played. However, he was banned for an year because of a suspect bowling action.

Meanwhile, there was no response from ICL to Ahmed's allegations regarding outstanding payments. (With Input from Agencies)