The sources said that acting head of the organisation, Haji Darya Khan, announced lifting of the ban during his speech on FM radio three days ago. The late head and founder of the organisation, Haji Namdar, had imposed a ban on cricket in Qambarkhel area some two years ago. Namdar was quoted as saying that cricket was not a useful game as it did not contribute to promotion of jihad and its philosophy. The sources said that the militant organisation reviewed its decision after pressure mounted by members of the Qambarkhel Afridi tribe against the ban. The local people welcomed the decision and started playing cricket again.