Karachi : Describing the dope tribunal's ban order as "tough", Pakistan skipper Inzamam-ul-Haq has said that pace spearheads Shoaib Akhtar and Mohammad Asif should exercise their right to appeal against the verdict.

"I can feel their pain at this moment. But the appeal is their right and they should use it," Inzamam said.

"I am disappointed over the decision of the commission which is a tough one and the team will definitely feel their absence in coming series," he was quoted as saying in the media today.

But he admitted the bans would make other players more careful about what medicines they take and they would now have to consult doctors before taking anything.

Coach Bob Woolmer also lamented the lengthy bans and said the two bowlers should hire the services of World anti-doping agency experts to go through their appeals.

"I think the WADA description on the usage of Nandrolone remains controversial as in some cases the players had to be accquited despite the fact the quantity of the medicine in the sample was 24 mg/ml compared to 13.07 for Asif and 14.0 for Shoaib," Woolmer said.

He also admitted the team would suffer from the verdict as both players were the spearheads of the team.

But former Test bowler Jalaluddin appreciated the decision saying the players needed to behave more responsibly and an example had to be set for the future.

"World Cups will come and go but what is important is that we have a proper cricket system in place with the required discipline.

"If that is done talented players will automatically come through for the country," he said.