Umpire Darrell Hair has confirmed he will begin legal proceedings against the International Cricket Council (ICC) and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), alleging racial discrimination.

Hair held a press conference in Nairobi today, after standing in the ICC World Cricket League Division One final between Kenya and Scotland.

"I can confirm that I have instructed my lawyers Finers, Stephens, Innocent of 179 Portland Street, London, to issue an application to the London Central Employment Tribunal alleging racial discrimination by the International Cricket Council and the Pakistan Cricket Board," he said.

"Therefore it is inappropriate for me to make further comment given that this matter has yet to be determined by the tribunal."