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Agencies Published September 21, 2014
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KARACHI: Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif has criticised the Pakistan cricket authorities for snubbing former captain Imran Khan while celebrating the arrival of the 2015 World Cup trophy in Pakistan.

“Pakistan won the only World Cup under Imran Khan, this is a fact and nobody can take this credit away from him,” said Rashid while talking to a leading TV channel here on Saturday. “Snubbing Imran from the event for whatever reason is unfortunate and in bad spirit.

“Skipper Misbah and former great Javed Miandad are respectable cricketers and were rightly chosen for the honour but nobody was more deserving than Imran to get invited to the celebrations of the trophy’s arrival in the country,” insisted Rashid.

“It will go down in history as a great discrimination, I am afraid,” Rashid concluded.

Published in Dawn, September 21st , 2014

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fida sayani
Sep 21, 2014 05:52pm
Mr. Rashid what do you expect from a Islamic Republic of Pakistan,the so called land of PURE.
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ash_insafians
Sep 21, 2014 05:54pm
snubbing imran khan was just a political descion. but no one can deny the facts. imran khan should must be invited on such events.
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junaid
Sep 21, 2014 05:59pm
This is not as big of a deal as you are making.
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M Muneeb
Sep 21, 2014 06:07pm
This tells you what a low mentality NS and part has. They could've used this occasion to display some magnanimity but ironically its eludes them. It also shows that they consider all national institutions to be their personal property. Had PCB not been under their influence it was out of question that Imran could be left out of such an event.
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DS
Sep 21, 2014 06:07pm
Rashid Latif...a true sportsman....
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khan yasir
Sep 21, 2014 06:08pm
imran khan a true leader but as haroon rasheed says he needs good people with him to lead from the front oh people of pakistan why not imran why that silly shareef he is not shareef he is shaitan
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ZX
Sep 21, 2014 06:09pm
Hater united against Kaptaan.
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Sajjad
Sep 21, 2014 06:18pm
Rashid Bhai, you are right in discussing so many flaws in our system. I felt really sorry for an honest person like you not at the helm of affairs.
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ailly
Sep 21, 2014 06:30pm
this depicts the story line of our sports life in Pakistan.... no respect / no dignity among those who are in charge at helm of such activities.
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Mushtaq
Sep 21, 2014 06:31pm
Corrupt PCB groups can snub him from this fack show but can't change the realty that Imran Khan was the one who brought this cup to Pakistan. Cricket is our heart with Imran Khan. Shame on PCB administration and cricketers who sidelined him. Imran Khan doesn't need this show off but people noticed this hypocrisy.
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Tariq
Sep 21, 2014 06:36pm
As long as najam sethi with zero credential to run PCB is at the helm these discrimination will continue it's called pure Jealousy
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mansoor
Sep 21, 2014 06:41pm
Sane voice in insane world.
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Pakistani
Sep 21, 2014 07:13pm
Politics is one way traffic Mr Latif and who knows this better than you!
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Rogers Evans
Sep 21, 2014 07:14pm
Blame this on Sharifs. They do not want another honour and popularity for Imran.
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Waqas
Sep 21, 2014 07:31pm
Go Nawaz Go
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Imran Abbasi
Sep 21, 2014 08:04pm
@junaid Really, how would it feel if you were snubbed like that?
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Raz
Sep 21, 2014 08:06pm
Don't think Imran doesn't care! He's already held the cup when he WON it in 92. been there... done that!
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Jawad
Sep 21, 2014 08:30pm
Shame shame shame on PCB. But then again current PCB a bunch of conscious less people , puppets of NS. No matter. Their days are numbered anyways. Sethi Saab boria bister bandhna shurru kar lo. Chaar din kee chaandni.
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Freeman
Sep 21, 2014 08:35pm
In Pakistan everything is politicized. If we can involve politics with fatal floods then what do you think Raashid, we will spare cricket? We desperately need to reduce or eliminate politics from a lot of daily life affairs, including sports. It will not only help improve our capacity to deal with such affairs but politics itself too. I was and still am fan of Raashid.
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Lucky Star
Sep 21, 2014 08:45pm
It was the right decision because IK is now controversial person and his dherna is causing billions of loss to both private and government sectors.
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Faisal
Sep 21, 2014 09:17pm
A very valid criticism. Thank you for pointing this out, even though we all know the reasons behind excluding Imran Khan.
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mohammed
Sep 21, 2014 09:19pm
Thank you Rashid Latif for always standing for the truth. We love and salute for your stand may Allah (swt) reward with the best.
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Iqbal Hadi Zaidi
Sep 21, 2014 09:29pm
Shame on you not to invite Imran Khan on the day when World Cup trophy was brought to Pakistan despite the fact that he is the only captain who captioned that eleven which won World Cup. Shame again. Iqbal Hadi Zaidi / Former Diplomat / zaidiformerdiplomat@hotmail.com
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abbas
Sep 21, 2014 09:43pm
i agree with rashid latif that pcb did made a mistake by not inviting imran khan. i think mr najam sethi is personally responsible for this action and rest of the pcb are just interested in their monthly salaries.
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Zak
Sep 21, 2014 09:45pm
IK is larger than life, and the ones who did not invite him made themselves look even smaller than they already were.
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Tariq, Lahore
Sep 21, 2014 09:50pm
Political narrow mindedness at play. What do you expect from a society that is so politicised?
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faisal
Sep 21, 2014 09:57pm
Imran has bigger problems to solve for this country. He might have not attended the event anyways.
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Buz
Sep 21, 2014 10:00pm
I am sure Immi was snubbed... but I am pretty sure he didn't mind as he is busy with bigger things.... like dislodging the illegitimate government.
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Muhammad Ahmed Khan
Sep 21, 2014 10:13pm
so its another sign; Kaptan vs Looters
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nadeem hasan
Sep 21, 2014 10:21pm
Nawaz kee awaaz hai jis kee saaz hai Shahbaz..chorh daay yeh awaaz aur aja baaz keh issay pehle parhi jayay teree namaz.
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Skeptic
Sep 21, 2014 10:36pm
Very well said by Mr Rashid Latif and respect to you Sir, for pointing it out.
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D
Sep 21, 2014 10:44pm
Rashid you are good but Imran Khan is not.
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optimist
Sep 21, 2014 11:07pm
Najm Sethi is running the PCB and he is in PCB because of NS. How could he involve Imran Khan. Let this go its not a big deal moreover Imran is busy elsewhere. Moving forward Latif should concentrate on the world cup. The timing of T-20 matches are bad, it is time to have maximum ODI matches on good pitches under neutral umpires. PCB should make two teams. Those who are WC ODI probable and those who are knocking on the door with good performance on domestic matches. Play 10 matches in Lahore and Karachi under neutral umpires. Check on fitness and form and temperament under crisis mode.
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Nadeem Mirza
Sep 21, 2014 11:14pm
Rashid again stood for the righteous.
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Haroon rashid khan
Sep 21, 2014 11:55pm
The talent coming from the academy run by rashid latif is exceptional. thank you rashid latif.
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ash_insafians
Sep 22, 2014 12:14am
@D idiotic coment.u r jealous of imran khan.
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Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad
Sep 22, 2014 12:18am
He is 100 percent right. Nevertheless, in the corridors of power in Islamabad dominated by the two bald brothers, who cares?
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FR
Sep 22, 2014 12:40am
@Lucky Star Every person's life has different aspects but every aspect stays there and when it's to cricket you like or dislike it, it was that man who won it-no body else.
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Riaz
Sep 22, 2014 12:53am
it's because of NS favorite Mr. Sethi.
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Naveed
Sep 22, 2014 01:02am
@khan yasir You are right!
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A Patel
Sep 22, 2014 01:28am
What can we expect from this bureaucracy ? The faces change but the RED TAPE stays there.
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ladies and gentlemen
Sep 22, 2014 02:13am
@Tariq Are you sure Najam Sethi is still at the helm? I think you missed the last four weeks of news. Its Shaharyar my friend.
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Haq
Sep 22, 2014 05:06am
@abbas Monthly Salaries and Many Perks and Bonuses with the job. A very hefty package, therefore only the friends and family gets this position. Not for the qualified people.
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Lucky Star
Sep 22, 2014 05:14am
@Iqbal Hadi Zaidi Must be talking on the behalf of Iran!
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chulbul Pandey
Sep 22, 2014 05:24am
Kaptaan saheb, time for a dharna about it...... wait, you are already on one :-D
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nukhan
Sep 22, 2014 05:48am
This planned pcb is govt and therefore govt would not want imran gets this honor though he deserved most and would have been inspiration for the team
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pakfan
Sep 22, 2014 07:26am
It is understandable and not a big deal for IK. But, the truth is that Allah gives Imran Khan the glory because of his pure intentions.
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ash_insafians
Sep 22, 2014 09:51am
@Lucky Star and losses due to your corruption??????
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g.khan
Sep 22, 2014 06:56pm
another diabolical decision by pathetic Nawaz Sharif............no wonder whole of our Nation is saying "Go Nawaz Go" Pakistani National UK
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John Young
Sep 23, 2014 01:24am
@ladies and gentlemen ::: You are missing the point, Mr. Sethi is gone no where he is now head of the powerful Executive Committee... http://www.dawn.com/news/1127344 ...wake-up.
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Vince
Sep 23, 2014 04:19pm
@Pakistani What do you mean?
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Vince
Sep 23, 2014 04:20pm
@Lucky Star You are the 'Trouble-Maker' on this forum for sure.
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Vince
Sep 23, 2014 04:23pm
@D You surely are NOT.
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Vince
Sep 23, 2014 04:24pm
@John Young They are still political appointees. It should be illegal.
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Vince
Sep 23, 2014 04:33pm
@ladies and gentlemen Shaharyar has made no difference. He is still a political appointee, serving his masters.
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Muhammad Kamran
Sep 23, 2014 06:02pm
this is 100% political decision by Nawaz Government, IK is the man who bring this trophy to Pakistan, this trophy should be lead the celebration.
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Rizwan
Sep 23, 2014 06:54pm
Kaptaan doesnt need ceremonies... He held the trophy first hand, not when it was on tour .
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khan
Sep 24, 2014 03:22am
@ash_insafians So that he can politicize them?
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