Kamran was recalled to the national Twenty20 squad for the upcoming series against Australia in the UAE and for the ICC T20 World Cup after being sidelined by the selectors and the board since the 2011 World Cup because of some of his suspicious performances.
"As regards Kamran Akmal, the PCB approached the ruling global body ICC and asked if the ICC had any objection to Kamran's selection.
"The ICC (International Cricket Council) said it had nothing against Kamran Akmal and when clearance came from ICC, then the PCB integrity committee cleared him for national selection," Ashraf was quoted as saying by a TV channel.
"Moreover Pakistan badly needed a keeper who could also contribute with the bat also," Ashraf added.
The national selectors recalled Kamran after seeking clearance from the board for his selection.
The board had convened a meeting of its integrity committee, which spoke to Kamran before clearing him for selection. (MORE)