India, Aug. 7 -- The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has handed young all-rounder Hamza Nazar a two-year ban after finding that he provided misleading information and withheld material facts during the visa application process. Following an investigation, the board barred Hamza from participating in all domestic and international cricket activities, citing a breach of its disciplinary regulations.

The disciplinary action stems from an inquiry into the information Hamza submitted during a visa application processed through the PCB. The investigation found that he failed to provide complete and accurate details, submitted misleading information, and withheld key facts while completing the application process.

The PCB formed a three-member in...