Mohammad Asif finds himself in quite a pickle. Since the IPL drugs issue, and the arrest in Dubai, he is really seen the lows of a sporting life. From being one of the most feared bowlers on the world scene, his stock has rapidly fallen.
He finds himself out of a central contract with the PCB, an uncertain cricketing future until the IPL resolves his drugs issue, and no current cricket income. If this article is to be believed, he has lost his home, his car and is currently in dire financial straits.
It appears that the IPL has not paid Asif for his services with the Delhi Daredevils in the first iteration of the IPL. There is much speculation that due to his positive drug test, the Delhi Daredevils will choose not to pay him until the IPL board hears the case and makes a final recommendation.
Asif had a sizable contract with the Delhi team at US$ 650,000 for the season. Having played in eight of fifteen games, and available for all 15, Asif has fulfilled his obligations under the contract. While it is clear in the contract, that Asif can be terminated by the team "if found engaged in acts in any way which damages the image or reputation of BCCI-IPL and/or the League" (Clause 5.9(c)), the termination cannot be linked to his showing up for work. If terminated, they don't have to honour the remaining two years of his contract, but in my humble opinion, are obliged to pay Asif for the year he did play.
US$650,000 is a sizable sum, equal to about 52 million PKR. Regardless of Asif's issues, and how long it takes to sort them out, this sum will provide him with the financial security needed to see him through the tough times. The trouble is, that when it comes to the IPL, the BCCI is judge, jury and executioner. The folks at FICA, should be looking very hard at how the BCCI and the IPL treat Asif, because if they don't pay him, what is there to stop them from doing this to other, less visible and famous players.
Asif is owed his due.
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