The Pakistan Cricket Board is apparently trying to pacify ODI captain Azhar Ali and opening batsman Mohammad Hafeez after they refused to join the national conditioning camp in lahore on Thursday, protesting against the presence of tainted left-arm pacer Mohammad Aamir.
Azhar Ali told Geo News channel that they don't want to take part in a camp which includes Aamir, who served a ban for spot-fixing.
"But we are willing to discuss the matter with only the PCB Chairman Shaharyar Khan," Azhar said.
According to sources aware of the developments, Hafeez and Azhar reported for the camp in the morning session but did not return back for the second session of the camp.
"A message was conveyed to the team management including head coach Waqar Younis that the two are not comfortable training with Aamir and will not return till he is there," one source said.
Amir's bid to make a comeback to the national side was given a major boost last week after he was invited for the national conditioning camp.
"Hafeez and Azhar attended the camp in the morning but have not reported back," PCB media manager Agha Akbar confirmed without giving details about their whereabouts.
Hafeez had earlier turned down an offer from Chittagong Vikings to feature in the Bangladesh Premier league as the franchise had already signed Aamir.