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Article: PCB surprises Lawson, sacks him with three months salary.
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- PTI - The Press Trust of India Ltd.
- Article date:
- October 24, 2008
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PCB surprises Lawson, sacks him with three months salary
Karachi, Oct 24 (PTI) In an unexpected turn of events, Pakistan Cricket Board today fired national coach Geoff Lawson who claimed he was taken by surprise by the decision.
PCB Chairman Ejaz Butt took the decision and the Australian was given three months pay as compensation as per his contractual clause.
"The decision to release Lawson has been taken by the Chairman," a Board official said.
"Lawson's contract was to expire next year but the PCB wants to make a fresh target and build a new set-up. So it was decided to release him with full compensation," said another official.