Wasim slams critics, says he's available to help Pakistan

Reuters Published February 17, 2015

KARACHI: Former captain Wasim Akram is eager to help the Pakistan players salvage their World Cup campaign in Australia and New Zealand, he said on Tuesday.

Pakistan lost their opening match of the tournament by 76 runs to arch-rivals India.

“The irony is neither the Pakistan cricket authorities nor anyone in the team has approached me to help or advise them,” Wasim said in an interview to a local news channel.

One of the world's great fast bowlers during his pomp, Akram is working as a broadcaster at the World Cup.

“I am here in the World Cup and I want to go and help our players adjust and do well in the tournament in these conditions. But I can't do this without an invitation,” he said.

The 48-year-old Akram, who took 414 Test and 502 one-day international wickets, helped Pakistan win the 1992 World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.

“I am often criticised for not helping Pakistani players but giving tips to players from other countries,” he said.

“This is unfair as even now if they ask me I will go and help in anyway because I know a lot about modern day cricket and players in this World Cup and I want to see Pakistan reach the knockout stage.”

Pakistan play West Indies on Saturday with group matches against South Africa, the United Arab Emirates and Ireland to follow.

“Our batsmen will keep on struggling until they also play on the front foot,” Akram said.

“Against India we struggled because the batsmen were afraid to come forward as if the ball was a grenade,” he added.

“I have played a lot in Australia and New Zealand but I don't know why the board and management is shy of approaching me for help,” said Akram who captained Pakistan to the 1999 World Cup final.

“I don't want a job in Pakistan cricket. I just want to see our team in the knockout stage. Then anything can happen.”

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Howzat

Feb 17, 2015 08:13pm

Waqar needs to get over his friction with Waseem for the good of the team. Just invite him over to have a chat with the boys - i am sure they can benefit.

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Amin Syed - London

Feb 17, 2015 08:14pm

Sir! I know you want them to win but do they really want to win and listen to your advice?. The problem is mindset of the players, they are all stars in their mind and not ready to follow any good advice which requires some serious effort!

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AXH

Feb 17, 2015 08:18pm

This is all politics. As long as people like Waqar and Moeen are in charge of the team, their egos will be larger than the team and they will not admit that there is anything wrong with their approach. They have proven that the word "team effort" is alien to them. Waqar and Wasim were at odds with each other once Imran stopped playing and that rivalry to-date will prohibit them from working together. How can you advise your team to be a team when you cannot work with your countrymen to help improve your own team?

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Ramesh

Feb 17, 2015 08:18pm

Not sure why Akram and Waqar are not teaching the young bowlers a thing or two about swinging or reverse swinging.

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T.M. Reddy

Feb 17, 2015 08:18pm

He is magnanimous to say he can help!!!

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msuhi

Feb 17, 2015 08:23pm

Why you want to be in this dirty bond filled with rotten fishs. Waqar was flop captain and coaching also not to the standard why they appoint, he was well know for yorkers in the present team even Irfan with height cannot blow yorker in dead overs. it clear that he cannot teach or coach.

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dawn

Feb 17, 2015 08:24pm

It is such a shame. One of The Greatest players willing to help/encourage but PCB are 'know it all'. This team is beyond salvage.

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Zafar

Feb 17, 2015 08:25pm

Is sitting out the most important match of your life one of the tricks he wants to teach the team? The most important thing this team needs is character - not something Waseem can teach!

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Khurram

Feb 17, 2015 08:26pm

Wasim, these guys don't deserve your services... Shamless team combination and approach/planning. Fear of loosing..especially while chasing

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Husain Jan

Feb 17, 2015 08:31pm

One can go and give tips to players even without being invited. Why..after all why Akram wants an invitation ? I don't think he will not be allowed to talk to players. But yes, if the players are not interested in getting tips from him then it is a different matter and in that case even an invitation would not help.

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Saeed Masood

Feb 17, 2015 08:32pm

My dear Waseem Akram.....you are a great player please step up and help them,other wise Pakistan is ready to go back home

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Anwar

Feb 17, 2015 08:33pm

Too late for that.

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surtee

Feb 17, 2015 08:35pm

this is the dilemma of us in general Wasim should be magnum's and step forward to guide the new talent of our team.

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Free speech

Feb 17, 2015 08:35pm

@ Ramesh - You cannot use bottle cap or vaseline with 100 cameras watching them. Afridi knows very well.

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Ame

Feb 17, 2015 08:35pm

There is no place for good people in Pak team and its management. We always wanted Mr Wasim Akram to help Pakistan at least now pak board should invite you after having such a weak team for the WC.

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Shah

Feb 17, 2015 08:37pm

Priority should be to look some one to coach PCB.

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Anwar Ahmad

Feb 17, 2015 08:37pm

Wasim, You have a big heart indeed. If someone is refusing to learn, no one can help. See Afridi for example.

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Junaid

Feb 17, 2015 08:38pm

Waqar never had control over his line and length. Most of his wickets were against tail enders or in the final overs of the game (just like Umar Gul). So what do we expect him to train the new bowlers? Also need a batting coach that can teach aggression. Misbah's personal performance is no good if he leads the team with a negative approach.

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Nabidad Khan

Feb 17, 2015 08:39pm

The world of cricket will never forget Waseem Akram, he will remain a genius cricketer in the history of cricket. I am sorry to say Waseem that we Pakistani are lacking merit in every field in the country and PCB is one of them. How do you aspect PCB will call a genuine player to help Pakistan Team?

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atiq

Feb 17, 2015 08:47pm

Wasim Akram if you are reading this,i would urge you to approach them yourself and not wait for an invitation,its about Pakistan now not about individual players,true patriotism really requires heroism and your approach to them and helping them would be a great service,thanks for your service to this nation.

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S.M.MUSTAFA

Feb 17, 2015 08:53pm

shame on pcb and pakistan team management, i think they dont want to win so they are playing with lowaverege plyers and dont want wasim to teach the bowlers and batsman.

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salman qasim

Feb 17, 2015 08:54pm

Please PCB! we earnestly need greats like Wasim Akram to guide us.

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Rakaposhi

Feb 17, 2015 08:56pm

Waqar was a bad choice for head coach, he has ego issues and last time I remember, he wouldn't even tolerate the real 'captain' how could he tolerate an outsider now!

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Junaid

Feb 17, 2015 09:06pm

The words ' jealousy' & ' infightings' define the Pakistani way of life. Due to which we are suffering as a nation right now. God has blessed us with such a beautiful piece of land with so many resources. We are unable to benefit from our own unique assets, be it natural or human. Wasim Akram is such a brilliant bowler that our enemy country is willing to take him with both hands and we are not talking to him due to mere jealousy and infighting attitudes of PCB officials

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Sab Se Pehle Pakistan

Feb 17, 2015 09:07pm

Wasim you should not be surprised. Our PCB has a history of mistreating our legends and you are one Of our legends. Waqar, Mushtaq and company should definitely seek help from Wasim, this would really help the team.

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Asad

Feb 17, 2015 09:16pm

Am I the only one who is confused here? What is stopping Wasim from going over to the players and give advice? Why does he need a special invitation for that? Is it because of some sort of ego? Or some sort of special security measures because of which no one can talk to any player without an invite?

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kerala

Feb 17, 2015 09:27pm

Great cricketer..a fan from INDIA...he can help pak team..but PCB have to give opportunity..

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allahinme

Feb 17, 2015 09:30pm

as an Indian i feel Wasimbhai is an all time great,!!! He is magnanimous even when his team was defeated, that speaks the strength of him, he can win anytime against the best of the best

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Srikanth Iyer

Feb 17, 2015 09:32pm

If that is the case, then it is a pity that one of the greatest proponents of fast bowling is sidelined because of petty politics

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ashok kumar lal

Feb 17, 2015 09:49pm

In one of tv show on Indian tv, Akram said that he considers his moral duty to help players from India, Pakistan ,Bangla desh and Shri Lanka, and will never say know if asked.

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Sunil USA

Feb 17, 2015 09:52pm

Best Left Arm Swing bowler World ever seen -- Guys why cant these young fast bowler go and just have a chat with him , even that would do world of good.

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aziz

Feb 17, 2015 10:01pm

Wasim, Why stop at knockout stage? Why not go all the way :) Jokes aside, yes, we need Wasim to have a chat with the young bowlers. PCB should call him up. He is offering free advice..take it. Had he offered it for me, I would fly him down here and learn a trick or two from him.

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Yasser

Feb 17, 2015 10:20pm

Thanks to Wasim for offering his help but I do not think that the problems of Pakistan cricket can be solved in a few days. Unfortunately it will take years considering the damage done. Good players can not be groomed overnight. There is no forward thinking and no planning whatsoever. Those involved in the PCB are only there to earn fat salaries & perks and have no interest in doing something positive for the betterment of cricket in Pakistan. Cricket is being run in exactly the same way as the country itself. What a shame and pathetic state of affairs. Lets build some new motorways and metro buses which we desperately need.... oh really!!

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Uthman Qureshi

Feb 17, 2015 10:22pm

You can't teach someone with 'know it all' attitude. To learn our team need to have self-confidence to admit to their mistakes, and have courage to making changes.

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Saeed Masood

Feb 17, 2015 10:24pm

Waseem....please teach them one more important thing ...HOW TO WIN...

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tashu

Feb 17, 2015 10:33pm

Wasim was the greatest fast bowler the king of swing PCB should asked for their services. Indian fan

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Syed

Feb 17, 2015 10:42pm

He is a great cricketer and speak truth, this is also a Government of Pakistan mentality. World uses Waseem Akram and benefit from him but our board? Shame on PCB

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@indipak

Feb 17, 2015 10:45pm

come to our country sir..........

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Ishrat Ansari

Feb 17, 2015 10:54pm

Strike bowler and a match winning all rounder Anwar Ali, who was highly praised by Wasim Akram, is not even in the team. The selectors are neither interested in merit or selecting anyone but their favorites. The selectors can do whatever they want, knowing that they are the untouchables and above accountability. So why should Wasim Akram waste his time when the management does not care?

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Danish

Feb 17, 2015 11:08pm

Wasim bhai, you need to own it and just jump into it. Don't wait for the invite. Improper team needs the improper intervention. Go ahead.

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Faisal Taquie

Feb 17, 2015 11:16pm

Now I realize why Akram kept Waqar out of the team in 1999 world cup. Waqar please leave the coaching job to the experts.

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Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad

Feb 17, 2015 11:21pm

Let solid and tangible action speak louder than hollow words.

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Rudra

Feb 17, 2015 11:39pm

Wasim Should walk up to the team and have a casual chat. or bowlers could meet him and talk to him ....All bowlers are good and staff has been working with them ..they need confidence...Wasim can give them confidence thats it... If Wasim wants to coach he shud approach the PCB ..he shud not wait for board to "invite" him. If Board invites Wasim in mid of tour to coach bowlers it will show up as a failure ...My question is why cant Wasim walk up and have a casula chat ...why choose the media route

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Shahid Akbar, New York

Feb 18, 2015 12:20am

Wasim! please be proactive. You do not need an invitation. Keep your personal ego,if any, aside. If you are looking for some compensation, so be very straight forward.

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Mani

Feb 18, 2015 12:23am

Well Akram the ludicrous amount you charge is perhaps the reason PCB is hesitant in contacting you.

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Dr.M.M.Khan

Feb 18, 2015 12:32am

Every thing was pink and rosy before the defeat. Now suddenly the knives are out for the coach and the selectors. We lost to a better team. Let us move on! Wasim Akram was a great bowler but now he is stirring the pot.

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Dr. Babula Prasad

Feb 18, 2015 12:33am

Both Moin and Waqar are bringing shame to Pakistan cricket.

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Atif Dawood

Feb 18, 2015 12:48am

If a legend like wasim akram is offering help to pakistan, PCB should approach him right away. Why does PCB have such a big ego? We have legends who offer to help and we don't approach them. PCB has destroyed pak cricket by including players who are either not performing or are included based on the parchi they received. Please please contact WA so we can at least have some success in this WC.

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Unshackle Pakistan

Feb 18, 2015 12:52am

Waqar knows the same things Wasim does. When there already is a super bowler as coach of the team do we really need another players telling them the same things? Those who feel comfortable are most welcome to go and ask Wasim what to do. People are so terrified after one loss they can't accept the fact that it's not the tips but the execution of the tips that wins games.

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Jawad

Feb 18, 2015 12:56am

It's all about me attitude in PCB and the team. Except may be afridi. Starting from the PM to the PCB chair to coach and so on. I for one stopped watching Pakistan match and pretty soon there will be more Not because they lost. Win or loose is ok as long as your team consists of the best available / not political appointees. And I care less if they win or loose. only wish if Ik was in charge of PCB.

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Saima

Feb 18, 2015 01:22am

NO ONE understands what Wasim is saying. When he says invite me, he knows with an invitation money is attached. He is planely saying, I won't do it for free.

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Dr. Abid Shah Mashwani

Feb 18, 2015 01:23am

Wasim and Waqar should set aside old rivalry and help Pakistani seamers. Irfan and Wahab could benefit from Wasim for being left arm quick. Waqar could work on Suhail and the other invited guest.

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Vairamuthu - Coimbatore

Feb 18, 2015 01:26am

Well said Wasim bhai. He is ready to help anyone who approaches him. Irfan Pathan, Zaheer Khan, Ashish Nehra, Umar Gul, Mitchell Johnson, Brett Lee and many more approached him and got valuable tips. Anyone can benefit from his vast experience.

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Qasim

Feb 18, 2015 01:27am

C'mon Akram - drop your ego. When it is for the country, You don't need an "Invitation"

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Feb 18, 2015 01:28am

@Howzat , "just invite him" :-), you people are so simple and patriots. My friend, an invitation means, then you have to pay. Waqar is surely not allowed to invite any one. If wasim isn't a greedy person then he can just join them in the nets for an hour or two as he is at the same venue as the team is.

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Ample Reverence For Saudi Arab & Pak Army

Feb 18, 2015 01:40am

O come on grow up Mr Waseem ( A Legend), do u think you could have been a better bowling coach than Pakistani present bowling coach Muhammad Akram (A street cricketer)?

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Venkat

Feb 18, 2015 01:52am

@Junaid You can abuse whoever you like because that comes free of cost. But don't blame Umar Gul. He is always a threat to batsmen. By the way, I am sure Pakistan will go a long way in this tournament. One loss to a team (unfortunately, it is India) does not mean much. Keep in mind that all top teams have lost to minnows now and then. Even Pakistan has lost to Ireland, India has lost to Zimbabwe...so does that mean that Pakistan or India is worse than them? No. It is just a day--unlucky for you, lucky for us. Let's shelve all bad words and wish our teams all the best

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HAIDER,

Feb 18, 2015 02:06am

For the sake of central contract they will punish PCB and pakistani fan.

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ali

Feb 18, 2015 02:34am

Need to revive the whole structure, only last minute consultation will not help team and let Waseem complete his plaza in UAE.

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OK-dokie

Feb 18, 2015 02:44am

There are coaches available to coach players but what about coaching of PCB? Spending most of their time in Lahore, doing part-time gigs beside PCB management do they really understand how to run a world class organization? I seriously think they need a English or Australian coach to teach them how to run an organization effectively. None of these guys have qualification to run a business.

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syed

Feb 18, 2015 03:16am

@Husain Jan, you can't buddy, regardless of who you are, its not a night tournament in your muhaalla, its world cup, rules and regulation, start reading a book or two, you will know better.

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Akil Akhtar

Feb 18, 2015 03:17am

@Free speech Get over your narrow minded hate

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sid

Feb 18, 2015 03:55am

Both Waqar and Wasim need to be confined to the history books and have nothing to do with Pakistani cricket ever again. This is because both were involved in Match-Fixing. Waqar in the 96 game against India was unforgiveable and Wasim against Bangladesh in 99 was also the same. The more these people stay close to the PCB, the more difficult it will become to change mentalities.

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kazar

Feb 18, 2015 03:59am

Just go why you need invitation

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Expat

Feb 18, 2015 04:11am

Karma is a gem of a guy. Not using his expertise is a waste and that is one of the reasons why the team is suffering so badly. We do not respect our legends.

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s.subrahmanyam

Feb 18, 2015 04:14am

Wasim Akram is one of all time greats of Pakistan. He helped KKR win the IPL last year. It is ridiculous that the feud between Waqar and Wasim is keeping him away from the current Pakistan team. Why is it that petty quarrels keep cropping up in the Pakistan to the detriment of the overall team performance?

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Ghaznavi

Feb 18, 2015 04:43am

Najam Seithi et. al. may not like it! There are there to make sure that Pakistani cricket is doomed.

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Kamal

Feb 18, 2015 05:36am

Is Pakistan's problem, since the last 10 years, not clear!!!!!!!! The problem is Misbah ul Haque. The last person anyone would choose to lead even a College team: 1. Zero strategy and cricket brain. 2. Worst batting technique 3. Featherbid pitches and lost cause batting bully only 4. Two world cups have been lost because he would not score fast and early, selfishly making other good batsmen take risks and get out. More than one match in the past. 5. The worst of the worst captain. Waseem bhai nothing will change unless Misbah is removed from Captaincy. Which he will not because of some deep contractual understanding with the PCB.

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Just another guy

Feb 18, 2015 05:39am

@Ramesh Technology has grown huge now. slightest tamper to the ball will be captured on screen. Thats why they can't pass that trick on. Hope this answers everyone's question. And the reason why India was loosing to Pakistan in the past but not now.

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Syed

Feb 18, 2015 05:56am

You are Wasim Akram. You do not need an invitation. Just go over to the team and they will feel honored just to even talk with you. The asking for advice will automatically come.

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Rauf

Feb 18, 2015 06:55am

Wasim is willing to help for money or p..... Who cares. Pakistan Cricket Board is marred with corruption, nepotism and .... No one cares about Pakistan.

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syed

Feb 18, 2015 07:04am

If I was chief of PCB I would have done following things:- 1.Invite Wasim Akram, pay him, and get rid of 2 coaches, Mohd Akram ( the main culprit of poor fast bowling reserves) and Waqar Yunus. 2. Fire most of the PCB employees 3.Call Moin Khan back to PCB headquarter in Lahore. Are there other teams with chief selectors travelling with them? 4.Please stop saying that Wasim Akram should come himself to the team. Other then officials nobody else can join the team due to fear of match fixing

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khan

Feb 18, 2015 07:04am

First of all pakistan players (except Misbah) are lacking in discipline,respect and manners they have too much EGO even though they are nothing , but they act as if they are very big stars, they execute the things on there own no matter whether it is good for the team or nation or not.Without all this you cannot display Good on the field. A player should have a respect for the captain for the coach but Unfortunately nothing is here

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khan

Feb 18, 2015 07:07am

PCB ,coach should not hesitate to take the advice from Great Wasim Akram they should send the invitation to Wasim and at the same time players should take the advice suggestions in a proper way and try to execute in that way

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True indian

Feb 18, 2015 07:11am

I'm an Indian and actually I agree - Pakistanis are on an average bether looking than Indians.

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khan

Feb 18, 2015 07:12am

politics and personal disputes with each other, Ego's should keep behind , here Wasim akram is ready to assist the team PCB should send the invitation ASAP . Have to make sure that Pakistan performance in world cup is good that should be the priority .

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amer

Feb 18, 2015 07:12am

just not sure it's politics or a sincere desire to help let's not forget Waqar also is settled in Australia and knows the playing conditions very well

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Winner

Feb 18, 2015 08:16am

If you read in between the lines, he is asking for compensation for his services. Greed has not end. Period

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Jai

Feb 18, 2015 08:31am

If I had a say, I would make Wasim bowling coach of the Indian team. There's so much we can learn from him.

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Omar

Feb 18, 2015 09:06am

The team is a reflection of the country's current mindset. It has the same issues that the country has. Shame that out of 196 million population we can't get 15 talented people to represent us in cricket. Instead we are playing politics there as well. As for Waseem Akram, he is correct he can't just walk in but if he opened a coaching academy - then those who desire to improve can pay him for his services.

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SOS

Feb 18, 2015 09:37am

You see Shastri, even when commentating he is always there to help Team India and is often seen spending time in the dressing room as whatever capacity or role he has been designated by the BCCI. While Pakistan on the other hand has the worlds greatest ever left armer in Wasim Akram always around the team commentating present at the stadium and yet how unfortunate for the youngsters to not being able to have his expertise, this is what happens when clowns like Sethi are busy transferring TV rights income of the PCB to Raiwind!!!!

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Adil Asghar

Feb 18, 2015 11:24am

Wasim you need to teach our bowlers to swing the ball like you used to for the sake of the country divulge your secrets no one has been able to swing the ball like you used to our guys ball flat and straight and have no penetration as they proved against India.

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ijaz

Feb 18, 2015 12:23pm

wasim sold his soul in Bangalore 1996 that's why he is star commentator. He is the only one who give all the bowling tips to Indian bowler.

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manu hari

Feb 18, 2015 01:02pm

@Jai i fully agree that wasim bhai should be mad indian bowling coach.mohd shamis success is entirely due to wasim bhais effort.actually we have 3 to 4 bowlers consistently bowling above 90 mph.if only we could channelise them india would be world beaters.pak board doesnt need him.so pl appt wasim bhai as indian bowling coatch......BCCI

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goldconsumer

Feb 18, 2015 03:02pm

What he meant was, no lunch is free!!

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Ramesh

Feb 18, 2015 03:41pm

I'm appalled at people reading my earlier comment and then saying that Wasim/Waqar swung the ball due to ball tampering. For your kind information, 'swing bowling' is an ability...look at how Bhuvaneshwar or Praveen Kumar in India swing the ball both ways anytime of the innings while Umesh Yadav or Mohammed Sami cannot do it even once an over.

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omar

Feb 18, 2015 04:24pm

Why did wasim akram teach reverse swing to arch rivals bowlers? He handed over Pakistan's secret weapon to India. We don't need you wasim akram , thanks to god we have waqar Younis.

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uRehman

Feb 18, 2015 05:41pm

PCB is a bunch of corrupt and unqualified people from head to toe. It needs to be revamped and professional cricketers need to run PCB. Waqar, Moin & Co. are just there to get their salaries and make money. They lack spirit and desire for glory, its sad that our most loved sports is going down the hill as fast as never before. In the process we are losing fans and if it remains like this, no wonder we'll have no fan support soon enough and the talent we have been producing will also disappear. No wonder our youth is more vulnerable to extremism if sporting and entrainment doors are shut on them. I'm extremely disappointed and wish that we overcome at least PCB problems ASAP.

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KHAN

Feb 18, 2015 08:18pm

Hussy hired by South african team for batting assistant for the WC, Why not get W Akram to assist the team, Waqar must wake-up its for the sake of Pakistan !!!!

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N USA

Feb 18, 2015 10:18pm

@manu hari ...Wonder why India is not appointing him as bowling coach...in fact as a coach after the current one!!!

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jbaig

Feb 19, 2015 12:47am

Three left arm fast bowlers in the squad. Wasim Akram's advice could help them all. Especially since we saw that neither Irfan nor Wahab knew what to do with all that pace against Indian batsmen. Where were the inswinging yorkers?

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Omarr

Feb 19, 2015 02:30am

I am a great fan of Wasim but I want to critisize him on taking this stance. Why does he need an invitation? Reason: Head coach is Waqar Younis. Waqar Younis will never invite him to help and Wasim will never come forward by himself to offer his help.

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azo

Feb 19, 2015 08:54am

@Ramesh, we all know why. These two have been known for their bowling as well as longevity and others have come afterwards and have fizzled out giving a good show or two for five years or so eg shoaib akhtar and Sami. W's are being selfish.

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JET LEE

Feb 19, 2015 09:44am

before the wake up of PCB. I think BCCI will appoint him as a bowling coach of India.

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Syed

Feb 19, 2015 10:11am

The team can not win without team work full stop Team work happens with strong leadership and highly dedicated players.

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KartikNanjund

Feb 19, 2015 10:43am

No one is asking Akram for advice because he has none to offer. All the yesteryear tactics of tampering the ball to get dangerous swing will not work now.

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Aqil Siddiqi

Feb 19, 2015 10:57am

Waqar was never a good coach and never will be. And our good for nothing PCB made him the coach again, and that too for a world cup Lollllllll. And you expect them to do good on pitches, where they have no clue as how to even hold the bat.

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Rehan

Feb 19, 2015 11:18am

What is he talking now ... even his role in 1996 and 1999 WC is a big Question Mark.... mind your own business please ....

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Techguy

Feb 19, 2015 12:41pm

Wasim sir am one of your biggest Indian fan, I have great respect for old team. When I watch the match with your commentry, I hear all u r suggestions to Pakistan team. This is as a listner am talking. If they cannot capitalize on your experience and suggestions others teams will. This is sad to see what this Pakistan team is going thru.

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Umer Ali

Feb 19, 2015 12:49pm

Wasim Bhai, being a good Pakistani, don't wait for an invitation. Just go out and be with players in a cordial environment. Your presence is everything.

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Shahid

Feb 19, 2015 01:14pm

I dont think they deserve your services Wasim bhai. Thats the honest truth.

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A.A.Swati

Feb 19, 2015 01:22pm

I totally agree with Wasim Akram that he knows the cricket well, why PCB is not approaching him for guideline and support, as at the day end we all are pakistani and if our team should come on top Pakistan feels proud.

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jojoi

Feb 19, 2015 02:09pm

Rate of Waseem Akram is quite high bhai

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ABL

Feb 19, 2015 03:26pm

Truth is that our current team is weakest. Instead of providing support and constructive suggestion, I see lots of experts providing very critical and demotivating comments. The tournament is on and NOT ALL IS LOST! Wasim Akram is fair in suggesting that nobody cares to approach him for suggestion and advise. He can provide thru the media. Here is a list of challenge questions for Wasim, Yousuf and Javed to respond before the start of the next match: Who will open with Ahmed Shahzad? Will Younis play down the order or dropped entirely? Should Misbah pull himself up (bat at #3) Go with 5 specialist bowlers vs 4 specialist and one part timer with batting ability Go with genuine keeper or persist with Umar? Batting still remains weak, hence an extra batsmen? Can Haris be considered to bowl all 10 overs Please share your wisdom considering the ground (Christchurch) and opposition (West Indies) before the match starts.

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Adnan

Feb 19, 2015 04:55pm

Great to help the poor team after disaster. What he was doing earlier? I guess he would have sought some money to assist the poor chaps.

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yasmin

Feb 19, 2015 06:29pm

Great players don't need invitations....players will generally appreciate advise and tips from experienced player. Wasim Akram should go without an invite.

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Salman

Feb 19, 2015 10:29pm

Wasim is not in touch with anybody in Pakistan cricket I guess... So he doesn't get approached... Simple

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NASR

Feb 19, 2015 11:14pm

I cannot recall any one of the Retired Cricket Geniuses Except Mushtaq Mohammed in contributing in Picking and Nurturing a cricket talent in Pakistan

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Aftab

Feb 20, 2015 07:29am

Coaching must b given to a passionate person for the game & country

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Topanga

Feb 20, 2015 11:03am

No permission required and/or invitation for Akram to go and help Pak. The architect of 1992 bowling line up from Pak, Akram, knows quite well that Pak needs to hammer in wicket taking tactics in the fast bowling line up. He should show up on Friday morning at the Pak training and spend a few hours with the team. No one will blame from trying. It's a sorry state for him to.demand an invitation to do the right thing.

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Asif

Feb 20, 2015 04:08pm

Forget the invitation. Knock on the door, tell them it is Wasim Akram, they will open the door for him surely. Then lay it to them.

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farooq

Feb 20, 2015 06:27pm

Waqar is a perfect example of a good player with worst leadership and management skills. I had the opportunity to tweet Russel Arnold so he could ask Waqar when could Pakistan get a skilled wicket-keeper batsman like Sri Lanka has Sangakarra. and Waqar was shamelessly stuttering and say umm err till the bowler had finished his over and it went to the commercial. I was so annoyed that he had no clue what to answer, and this is where he proved he is a part of the problem with no solution in his head.

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