Latif ban is reduced to one month
 |  Latif has been no stranger to controversy during his career |
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KARACHI, Pakistan -- Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif has had his six-month ban for conceding a domestic match reduced to one month by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).
The 36-year-old wicketkeeper, who has played 37 tests and 166 one-day internationals, appealed to the PCB over the ban imposed on December 1.
"I am happy that the board has heard my point of view. It is like a fresh lease of life for me," Latif said.
Leading the Karachi Blues side in a match in Faisalabad, Latif declared his team's innings on 40 for four and conceded the match saying the pitch was too dangerous.
Latif has been no stranger to controversy during his career, which started in 1992.
Among other incidents, he accused team mates of being involved in match-fixing in 1995, was banned for five one-day matches for wrongly claiming a catch in a game against Bangladesh last year and has criticized PCB selection policies.
Inzamam fit for test
Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq and strike bowler Shoaib Akhtar have been cleared to play in the second test against Australia in Melbourne starting on Sunday.
Inzamam has been suffering from a long-term back problem while Shoaib injured his shoulder and ankle in the crushing first test defeat in Perth.
Pakistan coach Bob Woolmer said there was no miracle remedy for Inzamam's back troubles but the skipper was able to control it through exercise and swimming.
"It's one of those horrible things that can flare up at any time and we have to try and manage it now," Woolmer said.
