KARACHI: In a sensational turn of events, Pakistani pacer Mohd Asif has been detained at the Dubai International airport for allegedly carrying drugs in his luggage.

The pacer was on his way back to Pakistan after a stint in the Indian Premier League. Due to the hectic efforts of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), he is due to appear before a magistrate in Dubai and is expected to be granted bail, sources familiar with the case told PTI.

The Board has sent Nadeem Akram to Dubai to coordinate with the Pakistan embassy officials and resolve the issue.

Former Pakistan player and the Director of National Cricket Academy, Mudassar Nazar, who is in Dubai, was also asked to help out in the case.