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[caption id="attachment_43206" align="aligncenter" width="580"] PCB jumps in to stop Junaid-Akmal controversy. Image Source: dunyanews.tv[/caption] Internet Desk: A three-member enquiry committee has been set up by the Pakistan cricket Board to look at an ugly spat between Umar Akmal and Junaid Khan. The spat between the two international cricketers took place when Akmal, captain of Punjab province was asked about his team combination in a match against Sindh at Rawalpindi. The main reason for the spat was Akmal selecting all-rounder Nasir Nazir in place of left-arm pacer Junaid. "I just found out when I walked into the ground that he [Junaid Khan] is absent. I am very surprised. The manager and coach told me he is not going to be playing today. It's a shocking news for me as a captain," Akmal said. Within minutes, Junaid released a video message on his social media account from his hotel room. In his message, he expressed displeasure over what Akmal had said. "I am very disappointed to hear about what Umar Akmal has said just now giving the impression I ran away from this match. The fact is I am dealing with a case of food poisoning and I had informed the team management about this and they were aware of this fact and the team doctor advised me rest," Junaid said. The PCB said its inquiry committee headed by General Manager (Domestic Cricket Affairs) Shafiq Ahmed would look into the matter and submit a report and if necessary disciplinary action can be taken.