Disgraced Pakistan pacer Mohammad Asif's [ Images ] request to conduct his drugs inquiry tribunal hearing held at a neutral venue has been accepted by the Indian Premier League [ Images ] (IPL) and it will now be held in London [ Images ] on January 24.

The pacer confirmed on Wednesday that he had been informed about the new date of the hearing by the IPL authorities. 

The IPL has formed a three-member drugs inquiry tribunal to hear his case after Asif tested positive during the inaugural Twenty20 [ Images ] event semi-finals and later his "B" sample test also came positive in Geneva in August.

The tribunal that includes former Indian captain Sunil Gavaskar [ Images ] has already held a hearing and was scheduled to meet on November 29 in Mumbai [ Images ] but the hearing was postponed due to the terror attacks in Mumbai.

"Because of the sad incident in Mumbai we felt it would be best to have the hearing at a neutral venue and we had requested the IPL to consider a neutral venue. I am thankful they have accepted my request," Asif said.

"I am really frustrated at being unable to play any cricket until the tribunal gives a clear decision on my case which is why I am keen to have this thing over with as soon as possible," he added.