Pakistan wicketkeeper Zulqarnain Haider has claimed asylum in the United Kingdom, BBC Sport understands.
Haider, 24, fled from Dubai to London on Monday and announced he had retired, claiming he had received death threats after refusing to fix two matches.
However, on Tuesday, he appeared to leave the door open for a return to international cricket.
But, on Wednesday, the Pakistan Cricket Board suspended his contract for violating its terms and conditions.
The PCB claims to have been unable to contact Haider, though he has spoken to the International Cricket Council's anti-corruption unit who say they will remain in touch with him.
Haider, 24, fled from Dubai to London on Monday and announced he had retired, claiming he had received death threats after refusing to fix two matches.
However, on Tuesday, he appeared to leave the door open for a return to international cricket.
But, on Wednesday, the Pakistan Cricket Board suspended his contract for violating its terms and conditions.
The PCB claims to have been unable to contact Haider, though he has spoken to the International Cricket Council's anti-corruption unit who say they will remain in touch with him.
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