‘Shoaib Akhtar exaggerating issues in Pakistan cricket’

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PERTH: Pakistan have been far from impressive in this World Cup and the Misbah-ul-Haq-led side have had to face some scathing criticism for the same.

Former Test fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has been one of the team’s strongest critics slamming the system. Ex-Pakistan Test all-rounder, Mudassar Nazar, however reckons that though the Pakistan are under-performing, things are not as bad as Shoaib thinks, reports Mid-day website.

“I think Shoaib is merely exaggerating the problems in Pakistan cricket. Yes, they not played well [in this World Cup] and there are issues but the way he is going out there and saying things about the captain and players is not right,” Mudassar told reporters at the WACA ground.

“Shoaib may say whatever he wants but this team have done well in Test cricket. In ODIs, when your No.1 off-spinner [Saeed Ajmal] is banned six months ahead of the World Cup, your senior-most batsman and off-spinner [Mohammed Hafeez] is not there and your most successful left-arm pacer [Junaid Khan] is absent, it is bound to hurt. I’m disappointed too as I’m a product of the same system. I also cannot digest these performances,” Mudassar added.

The 58-year-old further said that indulgence in PCB-bashing has become a trend.

“There is a system problem in Pakistan cricket, but not as grave as what Shoaib is making it out to be. PCB-bashing has become very fashionable in Pakistan. While some are genuinely concerned about Pakistan cricket, there are many others, who are simply looking for job offers,” Mudassar stated.

Published in Dawn March 1st , 2015

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Nas

Mar 01, 2015 10:52am

Sir, With all due respect. Saeed Ajmal has Banned himself ...A per many Articles & News / Rumours that are circulating...It means a lot of Money is involved in oin all this. Rather then getting to the root cause ..PCB...PCB...PCB ....( Pakistan Cricket Destruction Board) ..why the focus is on Shoaib...& others etc etc ...You know as a Nation what we are good at ...BLAME GAME ...i hope their is a WORLD CUP of blame game also ....& IPL leagues for that too .....Dammit ...Look at ur team ...they are DEAD MEAT ....no Flair ....Look at SriLanka They just beat England...after a Lousy start ....Dont blame on the missing players please......THESE PLAYERS get paid too ....arent they .....??????

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Shoaib

Mar 01, 2015 10:53am

Hand over the reins of PCB to Mr. Shoaib Akhtar and prepare for the funeral prayer of this already dead cricket team

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Mar 01, 2015 10:56am

We have to break away from this lobby and make sure that only people with merit are selected. Then again Merit in Pakistan what a joke

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atif

Mar 01, 2015 10:58am

agreed

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Bakhshi Kanth

Mar 01, 2015 11:00am

Is Muddasar a PCB mouth piece?

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Pk_cric_needs_reform

Mar 01, 2015 11:02am

On the contrary it looks like Mudassar Nazar is on PCB payroll or currying for a job with PCB..there is no doubt pakistan cricket is in a bad shape..having players injured is no excuse they should have a bench to deal with it...

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Ahmed

Mar 01, 2015 11:04am

Shoaib is a folish guy. He has self interests. His remarks are no doubt just exageration.

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Ahmer

Mar 01, 2015 11:55am

Good stay in denial mode.

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Prashant

Mar 01, 2015 12:03pm

Outsource your cricket team to BCCI. BCCI will spin off a sister organization called BCCP which will manage cricket in Pakistan. Outsourcing business what India is good at. KPO (Knowledge process outsourcing) BPO (Business process outsourcing) is the buzz word in India. How about CPO (Cricket process outsourcing).

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NASR

Mar 01, 2015 12:25pm

@Bakhshi Kanth No, but he seems to be looking for one.

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Mar 01, 2015 12:28pm

@Ahmed The team doesnt look like it will post 250 on the board again zimbabwe. Shoaib may be a loud motormouth, but this time he does have some weight in what he is saying. The team simply seems to lack 2-3 decent batsmen. I for one dont know what Jamshed is doing in the team. Can someone please explain why he is not getting replaced, as I am simply flummoxed by his selection and continuance in the team.

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aman

Mar 01, 2015 12:31pm

he may be exaggerating things but when the team is not performing all bashing seems fair.

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Shruti

Mar 01, 2015 12:31pm

I agree. I am an Indian, and I still feel that if Shoaib had genuine concerns, he would have waited for CWC to get over. Pak's morale is already low. How would Shoaib attacking the team now be constructive in any way. And whatever one might say, Misbah is among the few consistent and class batsmen that Pak has right now! his rant, is badly timed, and shows that his concerns are fake!

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Shahid

Mar 01, 2015 12:36pm

I have no issue with the team but they are not including deserving and in form players in playing eleven. What was the use of relying on Jamshed instead they could pick Sarfaraz. Instead of Rahat they could select one more spinner Yasir Shah because batsmen are more vulnerable against leg spin.

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Shahid

Mar 01, 2015 12:37pm

What is there to exaggerate? Aren't the PCB and whole the set up with billions of rupee expenses working for the ultimate goal which is to have a competitive national team? Results show it all. 12 matches out of the last 15 lost. No bowler worth mentioning, no batsman worth naming. And let me ask the most important question then; how many A-teams has PCB sent out to the test playing nations in the last 7 years? you know what, answer is non. Isn't that the only way to develope the talent by exposing them to the foriegn conditions? Why didn't they send junior teams out, you know why? Because there is no revenue from it and you yourself have to pay the expenses. How could they do that because then there is left too little for the corrupt pockets. PCB is being run by the most corrupt and incompetent people right from Sharifs to Sethi to Intekhab to Moin. Shoaib Akhtar is much decent in his criticism if you compare it to the real situation.

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Hasan

Mar 01, 2015 12:40pm

Shoaib is not exaggerating at all. He is spot on. You are giving lame excuses that we don't have Hafeez in this tournament. Do you really think he is a good batsmen? Lets reflect on his recent performance. He scored 86, 0, 18, 2 , 3, 33, 76, 6, 9, 2 with an average of 31 in ODI. The way Pakistan played in last three matches is absolutely horrendous. If you just look at the players' body language throughout this tournament its clear they don't care. They are in aussieland to party.

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Sajid

Mar 01, 2015 12:40pm

Mr Akhtar is saying these things to stay in the news. He needs to be ignored. Completely

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Saima

Mar 01, 2015 12:42pm

Today we play against Zimbabwe, the weakest team among the test playing nations. Any of our first class team could have batted better. Its about Misbahash mindset and a corrupt PCB. I don't much about the rest but Moin should be ashamed for his selections. And Waqar and Misbah is a combination of the worst planners.

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Moshim Gorwal

Mar 01, 2015 12:42pm

Sohaib is absolutely right. Shahrayar Khan & Najam Sethi should resign from PCB. Waqar Yonus & Misbah should omitting from Pak cricket.

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kapil

Mar 01, 2015 12:42pm

Shoaib is showing you the reality pakistan cricket is no no more than street cricket.

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Saima

Mar 01, 2015 12:43pm

Senior most batsman Hafeez? should I scream or weep.

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Shazad

Mar 01, 2015 12:55pm

Nothing is happening since last 15 years as per Najam Sethi. Would you care to reply your Boss?

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atif

Mar 01, 2015 12:56pm

Look who is taking so sad that still we have people mudassar supporting a damn bad pakistan cricket performance shame on you man

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ossy

Mar 01, 2015 01:00pm

I am truly perplexed by Pakistan team, its selection, and playing strategy. Strange issues continuing - this is just from the current Zimbabwe game (end of 1st innings): 1- Nasir Jamshed continues to open. He is a liability as a batsman and as a fielder. 2- Sarfaraz continues to sit out - if he plays and keeps, Umar Akmal replaces Nasir in the field. 3- Why is Yasir Shah not playing matches against the three associate countries? 4- Why would we send Shahid Afridi before Sohaib in the 33rd over?

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Good Pakistani Girl

Mar 01, 2015 01:00pm

Pakistan's performance is worst ever, everyone can see this. Now where is exaggeration, Mudassar Nazar? Is Mudassar Nazar also visiting Australia on PCB's expense? How many people PCB have sent along with this team?

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Mohsin

Mar 01, 2015 01:00pm

Kick all these old cricketers out who seem to be experts and champions of cricket including mudassar any one really remember their contributions? This is 2015 not 1989. Thanks.

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ossy

Mar 01, 2015 01:04pm

I hope Misbah watched and learnt something from the AUS vs NZ game: Pakistan needs to attack Zimbabwe until the last ball is bowled. That means: 3 slips + gully / minimum 5-6 fielders inside the circle at all times catching and saving singles. However, what we have come to expect from Misbah in all these years is: Zimbabwe players will hit 2-3 fours and Misbah will spread the field wide... he will then start waiting for Zimbabwe players to make mistakes instead!! Typical!!!

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Abassin

Mar 01, 2015 01:08pm

Let us see, most of us will agree with Shoaib, if he were to talk about all of the reasons behind Pakistan's slide at the world cup-but he is not doing that, he is putting all of the blame on Misbah, which is being intellectually dishonest. But then again, he was not known for his intellect, otherwise with his talent he would have become "the bowler of his generation"-which is sadly not the case.I think most of the people are missing the basic point, the current PCB management and the team were thrust upon the country, by the inept leadership-which has no vision and no plans, let us not expect any miracles then, you reap what you sow. One can only pity Misbah.

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Aqil Siddiqi

Mar 01, 2015 01:14pm

@Bakhshi Kanth ,Mudassar is in denial mode just like our nation as a whole. Instead of admitting to the reality , he is giving excuses. Why our players are so out of form, as game in and game out, they are injured.

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Azhar

Mar 01, 2015 01:16pm

Look at the contradiction of Mudassar Nazar. He accepts that the problem is with the "system" but doesn't want to blame PCB. Who is responsible for the system if not PCB? Mudassar himself seems to be looking for a job in PCB if not already on their payroll. Making lame excuses of missing players, I want to ask him where are the replacements? Good teams don't just rely on 2-3 players only. PCB just didn't plan for the world cup. A a matter of fact, PCB doesn't have any plans at all, not for cricket at least. Pakistan as a nation is on a decline and that is reflecting in every sphere of life including sports. Unless there is merit in team selection, we'll continue to face similar humiliation.

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Saeed Saranjam

Mar 01, 2015 01:23pm

Mr Nazar works for ICC in Dubai and is protecting Sethi to protect his job. Nazar was a mediocre cricketer and has come up with mediocre arguments. There should be a pool of 20 top flight players and the team should not be relying on ageing havebeens!

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shezad

Mar 01, 2015 01:47pm

Shoaib Akhtar is a Najam Sethi apologist. There are good points that he gave regarding PCB ineptness. But Pakistani ex cricketers make bad administrators. Ex-cricketers should stick to coaching and technical side of the game. You have Moin Khan who had 2 positions. Got rid of one position but held on to the perks of that position. The rut starts from teenage, club, junior, under 19s, A/B teams. The pipeline of good crickets has just dried up. As for the management side, when you have corrupted folks like Sethi and Shahrayar at the helm, then God save PCB. Its good that Misbah/Afridi are retiring. Lets hope Sethi/Shahrayar follow them. PCB can then start fresh.

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Muhammad Faizan Khan

Mar 01, 2015 01:50pm

He was never serious with the game at his time. How does he reserve a right to criticise thought the team is performing poorly.

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glassyman

Mar 01, 2015 03:08pm

A player of shoaibs caliber is yearning of pain because of such performances and pcb is not ready to listen.....

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Jamall

Mar 01, 2015 03:13pm

@Abassin Who selects playing 11 on the day? is it captain, couch or manager.

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Nabidad Khan

Mar 01, 2015 03:31pm

All credit goes to one and only Najam Sethi.

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mohammad farooq

Mar 01, 2015 03:31pm

Shoaib is an idiot. Don't take him serious.

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Vasan

Mar 01, 2015 03:39pm

He is a good player, not good sportsman. He physically manipulates balls, it is not possible anymore due to high tech cameras. :)

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Pakistani

Mar 01, 2015 04:14pm

For Mudassar things were always good even though he would carry the bat in a one-day game and proudly display his 40 runs not out. Bravo!!

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Mar 01, 2015 04:22pm

This is very harsh assessment. Shoaib always speaks from his heart, he is not one who knows how to create magic with words nor is he a diplomat. This is why he stands out as a sore thumb. What he has said is out of sheer frustration. Why isnt Umar Gul playing, Why do we such an intense fitness regime that has started to make players injured, why have we not selected our best 11 players and taken incompetent people like Jamshed. Is this the best we could have produced in a world cup, definitly not. I beg to differ muddasar bhai.

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Mar 01, 2015 04:25pm

@Prashant : If I became a leader of PCB, I'll take up this offer. You are definitly better at the current style of management required. LOL

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aiyer

Mar 01, 2015 04:47pm

@Prashant , mate they can't afford the BCCI fees.

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Abdul Malik

Mar 01, 2015 04:48pm

What Shoaib is saying is true. Why can't Mudasdar accept facts and ground realities. This team is a disgrace to Pskistan.

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mrme

Mar 01, 2015 04:49pm

@Shruti rakh lo misbah ko apni team mey! balkay pcb ko he ley jao. done with cricket!

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mrme

Mar 01, 2015 04:51pm

@Hasan spot on!

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Azam Qadeer

Mar 01, 2015 05:08pm

we really need to focus how to fix our problem. we all need to fix. game is for fun not more than that. other things which are humiliating, slavery, Bribe , horse trading etc. need to fix those. every one need to stand up and can not wait for leaders to do lets turn our self to do good things rather than

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Concerned citizen

Mar 01, 2015 05:08pm

Seriously Mudassir? You looking for job at PCB?

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Dost Mohammed

Mar 01, 2015 05:11pm

The problem is quite simple: too many politically motivated appointments at the PCB executive and managerial levels of people with negligible knowledge of cricket or any competitive sport. Take the case of Najam Sethi, an admirable journalist but pathetic when it comes to cricket strategy, and Naveed Cheema given a cushy assignment for dubious reasons. It's incomprehensible to see Najam Sethi pontitificating about issues of national importance, what should and shouldn't be done, while gratifying himself with this PCB jolly. If Pakistan cricket keeps sliding, it'll be largely because of these self-inflicted decisions. We similarly destroyed our competitive positions in hockey and squash. Politicians and bureaucrats should be kept away, clearly using the sport for their own egotistical benefits and perks. Disgusting to see, really.

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Tahir Hussain

Mar 01, 2015 05:29pm

I feel Shoaib has the courage to state facts. Misbah is not only coward but shy of accepting flaws. In Zimbabwe post match interview, he was shy to point out poor fielding - ref catches dropped by Akmal. Looks like he is scared of unknown forces- his 5 runs in 31 balls too is questionable.

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ksch

Mar 01, 2015 06:04pm

Most things shoaib talk about are not even 50% logical

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parveez

Mar 01, 2015 06:27pm

Are the selector brain dead like the PCB our opener can't bat or field yet still the selector pick him 2 spinners and 3 fast bowlers and a proper wickt keeper must play

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shuaib

Mar 01, 2015 06:47pm

Mr. Shoaib Akhtar, please stop this nonsense. At 10 for 2 or 4 for 1, what more you expect from Misbah. Bhai George of the Jungle, just promote your favorites and stop Misbah bashing, every now and then

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Ahmed saeed

Mar 01, 2015 07:16pm

Those speaking the truth are exaggerating. hope this nation understand the body language of the product even against Zimbabwe.

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SynHope

Mar 01, 2015 07:26pm

Listen to Imran Khan. Domestic Cricket, Domestic Cricket and Domestic Cricket.

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SynHope

Mar 01, 2015 07:27pm

Pleeeeeeeeeeease. Domestic Cricket is the solution. Listen to Imran Khan. It is not talent, it is temperament. That only develops though domestic cricket.

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SynHope

Mar 01, 2015 07:28pm

Domestic Cricket is the only solution. Imran Khan is right.

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SynHope

Mar 01, 2015 07:29pm

Pakistan does not have Dilip Trophty or Ranjhi Torphy or sheffied of Australia. The dont. Their players do not develop temperament how to play in pressure games. Imran Khan is shouting for 1 million years to develop local cricket.

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SynHope

Mar 01, 2015 07:30pm

Imran Khan has the solution. Develop domestic cricket pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeease.

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Mar 01, 2015 07:30pm

If you depend on India for lucrative employment on TV channels there, you have to say stuff that Indian audiences would like to hear. He who pays the piper calls the tune.

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Muhammad

Mar 01, 2015 07:36pm

With corrupt regime and corrupt practices which are stories in press now a days how can merit prevail?

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KHAN

Mar 01, 2015 07:37pm

If M Nazar statement true then, Then prove S Akhtar wrong, prove M yousuf and I Nazir wrong too The world is not blind ...... See the state of cricket in Pakistan...... We are busy in Pakistan with horse trading for the senate election till now PM or Min of sports give any statements ???? No non of the politicians or PCB interested in keeping the national flag high....... Shame !!!!

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Bipul

Mar 01, 2015 07:39pm

Shoaib has made all valid points. He said Younis Khan should step down by himself. Misbah is not taking responsibility and batting lower down. If he is the best batsman of the team he must come higher up. Making 50 runs when team has already lost the cause doesn't make sense. I don't think he exaggerated anything. It was just that he sounded very frustrated.

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Rehana

Mar 01, 2015 08:06pm

Muddasar has a good cricketing brain and is a clean person. He is talking sense. I also felt that Sohaib was going over the top on Indian channels.

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Mar 01, 2015 08:17pm

All in vain, yes players need to perform, if not they should be shown their way out and deserving talent should be given a chance but who will do this. The PROBLEM is PCB. This is what need to be changed over night. Leave players alone for now so they can concentrate. Do not hit on Shoab either, just PCB, PCB and PCB Unless and until this rogue organisation is gotten rid of and replaced with elected and deserving candidates who so ever they may be except cronies, Pakistan team will remain zig zag

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Bajinder Sharma

Mar 01, 2015 09:20pm

Shame on you pcb for destroying such a world class cricket team. Remember without a good cricket team your future is also in darkness. Pakistan has a traditional fast bowler producing factory, but where it gone now. The only reason behind it is their internal matter. Abhi bhi time hai sambhal jao nahi to kahi ke nahi rahoge.

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nad

Mar 01, 2015 09:41pm

This guy shoaib akhtar was only good for five overs and scandles during his playin time.therefore don,t take his words seriously.

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Jatin

Mar 01, 2015 09:48pm

PCB should respect his ex-cricketers... Can anyone tell me if Shoaib has made anything factually incorrect statement..

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Junaid

Mar 01, 2015 10:07pm

The easiest job in the world is to criticize from the sidelines, after the fact. Shoaib was good fast bowler but not very successful due to his difficult personality. Which he continues to expose by bashing the same team he was member of and was involved in several incidents where he opened his mouth at the wrong time and place. Therefore his pinion has no weight , at least in my mind. He is not a team player, period. He needs to learn to control his sentiments and tongue. That may help him get somewhere. Team is not performing upto the standard but that does not mean everything about it is wrong.

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Truth

Mar 01, 2015 10:11pm

Mudassar is one of the guy who got the job and done nothing

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mirza

Mar 01, 2015 10:12pm

Nobody is trying to find a solution to our dismal batting . It is no Rocket science. You have to cultivate the batsmen. You have to train them in schools when they are young and teachable. PCB should give money to city councils to make more playgrounds . Give money to schools to hire trainers. Rather than spending millions on managers accompanying the team wherever they go, cant understand why Moeen Khan was with the team. And For Gods sake don't show them Shahid Afridis batting to kids.

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Aqil Siddiqi

Mar 01, 2015 11:16pm

@Saima do both

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sunil

Mar 01, 2015 11:19pm

Pak team not better .. He speaks truth Currpted team ever

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Em Moosa

Mar 01, 2015 11:32pm

Shoaib and Sarfaraz Nawaz are two loud voices against the malfunctions in the PCB. Once the prime minister or president of the country is out of the cricket business as patron in chief cricket will come back to its track. People like Rashid Latif should control the board and Sethi types should be kicked out for ever.

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Tariq

Mar 01, 2015 11:39pm

The cricket team is a joke, no plan, no skills,no aspirations, no ambitions, no body language and no positive results. Why should they be successful when the whole country and all major functions is the country are showing the same pattern. The cricket team is ran as the country by people from same background and same management (or lack of) style etc. Pakistanis must not complain when the result is poor when we can't act when seeds as swon! There is just to much of incompetency all over in Pak. It is time to act beacuse the seed of non existance is also sown!

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Muhammed ali

Mar 01, 2015 11:47pm

Mr nobody.

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Arif Aslam Khan

Mar 02, 2015 01:06am

What Shoaib says is truth, what Mudassar Nazar says is for securing a job, Shoaib's words reflect Nation's feelings, take it or leave it.

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khan saheb

Mar 02, 2015 01:29am

Shoaib is neither sensible nor loyal to the team, he is looking for probably a job aur Angoor Khateey haain. The team should keep the moral high and Yes Misbah is doing his best and most sensibly against all odds and Sheheryar Ali khan is the most honorable and honest person around to do the job

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goodDeedsLeadTo

Mar 02, 2015 01:30am

It is the spectators who pay the players salaries, then why Pakistani cricketers make $300 on every game, which is far less than players of some other cricket teams? The spectator's buy the ticket and the money moves up to pay the bills, including the salaries.

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wahab

Mar 02, 2015 01:53am

He is simply talking facts......PCB is playing havoc with emotions of Pakistani Fans by promoting Nepotism and time and again failing in making good judgements.....Mr Mudassar try to be fair,you were a good sportsman...

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amir

Mar 02, 2015 02:31am

you give PCB Position as bribry like Najam Sethi by Nawaz Sharif. There is only this flaw to rig election and get big positions of your choice, Now recommended for ICC.

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Qasim Bhatti

Mar 02, 2015 03:05am

@ Sorry Mudsar, Shohaib 100% rights team have serious problem with unable PCB board with political gamble, wrong people wrong time, bring back Sarfarz and terminated Afridi, Shazad, they are actor only appear in advertisement.

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kala Ingrez

Mar 02, 2015 03:19am

Popping steroids therefore bowling fast balls does not automatically makes you a good coach or a leader or an intelligent human being but it sure makes the other think otherwise which makes the guy like Shoaib Akhtar feel that they can hold a logical or a rational opinion. As a failed actor and cricketer, only thing he can hold is his pants and stupid conversations on TV. We should dump all these players and do not allow the media to glorify them – especially when they speak utter rubbish.

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Tufal

Mar 02, 2015 03:40am

Is mudassar out of his mind . If he was playing now he wouldn't even make it high school team. Misbah is like today's mudassar he should be a water boy.

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khan baba

Mar 02, 2015 04:37am

@Prashant : and then further decrease in QPO : quality processing output....

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Shahid

Mar 02, 2015 04:45am

People who do not see the slow implosion of Pakistani cricket are like a frog who is in slow boiling water on a hot stove and does not realize what is taking place. The last and only pride for 180 million Pakistanis is being ruined just like field hockey was. It is about time for nation to throw out incompetent people and once do the right thing.

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non parchi player

Mar 02, 2015 05:19am

"There is a system problem in Pakistan cricket, but not as grave as what Shoaib is making it out to be".... yeah right, It is much more than that! Absence of Ajmal, Junaid and Hafeez should weaken our bowling line up, our batsmen are all there and fully fit. Batting has miserably failed in last 3 games, its not the bowling which has let us down so please dont tell me absence of Ajmal, Hafeez and Junaid made us lost 4 wickets for one run against Windies. Questions will always be asked: -Why Nasir has a guaranteed spot in the team after beyond pathetic performances with bat and on the field and far more talented and proven Fawad Alam was over looked? - How many catches Akmal is going to drop before Sarfaraz is made the specialist wicket keeper in the team? - Why we played a spinner against India (who play spin the best) and left him out against Windies (who are worst against spin)? - Why our best batsman Msibah tuk tuk came to bat when the team was 1/4 in the run chase against Windies, why didnt he come one down to stop the flow of wickets? There are much bigger problem than you think Mudassar and burying your head in the sand is not gonna make them go away.

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Choocha

Mar 02, 2015 06:02am

With due respect to all those so called experts, please stop supporting the current Bunch of SHIFARSEEs. We have lost bowling attack. so the team expect that Ajmal, Junaid etc. to bat and make all the runs. WHAT A SHAME TO LIE TO WHOLE COUNTRY. Captain and Manager should let the players play to their Norm and do not force Tuc Tuc Duck Duck approach. Our so called best batsman, Played more than 120 balls from beginning to end and still make 73 runs? Are you playing for himself? Although I live in North America and enough patriotic that I can't pray that team should loose so TORTURE of watching current team performance should be over quickly.

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saad

Mar 02, 2015 06:38am

correct.

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Pacman

Mar 02, 2015 06:53am

@Saeed Saranjam he only survive because of his father's , Nazar Mohammed, connections. Back in days there was another lobby, majid khan, abdul qadir, and IK etc

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Pacman

Mar 02, 2015 06:55am

@Qasim Bhatti ,afridi can sell lots of hair shampoo

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Mar 02, 2015 08:13am

There may be a sad truth and sense of concern. Pakistan people great fan of cricket and we are ideologist, and we can not take failure and given a positive spin. We were attacked by a plague-which we call it cheating. How PCB could not sense team is involved in it. How, we can not find a better batsman-look what India had produced. Are we corrupt, or we lake talent, or lack resources. We had not played a single game over several years in homeland- which is slowly going to take away our talent. It is the only time when PM decided what is important- nation or corrupt officers? Lets pray for the team-they are still poised to do a best for the nation,

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Hassan Jamal

Mar 02, 2015 09:03am

i found myself agree with the notion mr. mudassir is upto. afterall u got to admit that u are playing wc without your key players and therefore u become a weaker time.

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Ali

Mar 02, 2015 09:32am

At certain extent I agree with Shoaib. The runs are scored at very slow pace compared to 300 balls. The score is comfortable for at least 1 run for 1 ball average.

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Farooque

Mar 02, 2015 09:50am

All the blame of current state of Pakistan cricket is with the Prime Minister of Pakistan.

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weq

Mar 02, 2015 10:10am

Ron Jeremy of Pakistan.

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Ghaffar

Mar 02, 2015 10:11am

Every Pakistan like Shoaib is furious on performance of Pakistani team. Who ignored the better players like Fawad, Azhar, Zualifqar babar, Rizwan, Sami Aslam and selected the worst players like Nasir jamshaid, Younis khan. Who keep out the sarfaraz and sent Back Hafeez. It is matter of intentions. When PCB preferred PARCHI players to IN and talented to OUT then how we can forgive PCB,,,,,, Najam Sati is notorious man everyone knows about that corrupt man,,,,, How we can fogive PCB,,,,, Actualt there is no accountability,,, selectors must be asked why they sent back hafeez and call Nasir jamshaid (he did very poor even in domestic).... Hafeez want to stay there but he was sent back forcefully... I cant forgive PCB and selectors on these issues.... May Allah curse those people who are playing with dignity and honor of Pakistan.

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jehanzeb

Mar 02, 2015 11:44am

I totally agree with Mudassar Nazar. The team is nervous. Media is creating a lot of hype. Shoaib Akhtar does not have indepth thoughts. Our team is full of talent and we will support it whether it wins or loses.

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M Rafique

Mar 02, 2015 12:05pm

Always the members of a group not accommodated by PCB in a way or other, became critics of their policies, chairman and the selected team, so Shoib Akhter is one of such person. Let PCB accommodate him the song will be entirely different, try it.

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Zafar Ahmed

Mar 02, 2015 12:05pm

Mudassar Nazar seems to be interested in some lucrative job with PCB, nothing is good with PCB at all levels. We are not producing world class players since considerable time . Main Wicketkeeper is being kept out from playing eleven for reason best known to the selectors, extra burden on UAkmal for nothing to keep the wickets ! only one trust worthy batsman is Misbah, we could include Sarfaraz as batsman based on his recent performance in the UAE series. PCB is the worst board in all test playing countries.

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Zafar Ahmed

Mar 02, 2015 12:24pm

@shezad... Its good that Misbah/Afridi are retiring. Lets hope Sethi/Shahrayar follow them. PCB can then start fresh. I also hope all the ex cricketers too form Intikhab Alam to down to be forced out from PCB in the interest of our cricket re-building's plan as they have delivered nothing,

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Rehan

Mar 02, 2015 12:57pm

What was Shoaib Akhtar in his playing Days .... indisciplined, erratic and a loose character ...

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Farrukh

Mar 02, 2015 01:10pm

I think we all agree to disagree with Mr. Mudaasir Saab. We need to revamp this team and get good players. We do not want players who can only perform in domestic cricket and fail in international cricket. Most of all, we need a good captain who does not change decisions after decisions.

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Jazzy

Mar 02, 2015 02:12pm

Shoaib wast not a shinning example when he was part of the pak cricket team.One thing is for sure pak team is on the decline and other teams are getting better and trying harder.Beating afghan team in the immediate future will be distant memories.

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sherryaar

Mar 02, 2015 02:12pm

@ossy .. i agree with u completely.. y was afridi sent before shaoib maqsood when there were 35 overs left. but about yasir shah , it was fast bowlers pitch and therefore his oomission in zimbabwe match was understandable.. but if future matches sarfaraz should be selected instead of nasir jamshed and yasir instaed of sohail khan...

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A A

Mar 02, 2015 02:17pm

@Farrukh very good comment sir!!!!!!!!!!!!

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haris

Mar 02, 2015 02:29pm

Over the years Sethi And Ashraf has made a joke of entire cricketing system in our country and her Mudassar Nazar is falling short to criticize PCB. whom should the blame goes for the utter incompetency and failure in WC by our team? Shouldn't it be Captain, Coach, Selectors and Management? or should we blame Groundsmen, Ball boys or Cheerleaders?

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paki

Mar 02, 2015 02:39pm

i totally agree. shoaib akhtar is a lame looser who was never dependable himself as a bowler. he was a thrill to watch but rarely has given match winning performances. he was full of controversies and inconsistencies. same we can see now in his reviews and comments about the team. when the team is winning he also starts praising the team, when its loosing anyone can criticize.

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haris

Mar 02, 2015 02:39pm

Yes, Mudassar Nazar is absolutely right. Najam Sethi, Shehryar Khan and Moin Khan should be awarded Sitara-e-Imtiyaaz

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Kabir

Mar 02, 2015 02:50pm

Mr. Akhtar is commentating on Indian Sports Channel in Hindi, his open criticism of Pak cricket would mean regular opportunities for him in future !!!

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ray-indian

Mar 02, 2015 04:03pm

Ups and downs are part of any team of the World. Such things happen. Considering the situation Pakistan team was undergoing from last five/six years, they are doing a good job. So, don't discourage them.

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jehanzeb

Mar 02, 2015 04:33pm

against non-asian teams, yasir shah should be included in place of Sohail Khan. Sohail Khan has failed to impress so far. His 5 wickets against India was good but India managed to make 300+. In my opinion Younis Khan should play in place of Nasir Jamshed and Sarfaraz in place of Haris Sohail.

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asgher

Mar 02, 2015 04:36pm

its the weakness of PCB that allows public crucifictions. how can PCB justify Naser Jamshed in the team when Players like Fawad Alam are waiting for their turn? are they waiting for Fawad to turn 40 like misbah? or Saeed Ajmal or Irfan or yunus Fawad alam is the best replacement for Misbah as the middle order batsman but who knows what thinking process PCB follows!

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Waqar

Mar 02, 2015 08:17pm

Players like Shoaib used to give 110% and that's what Shoaib Akhter has been talking about, no enthusiasm, no such effort from the whole team except couple of players. Stop blaming and crying and deliver for what you paid for.

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Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad

Mar 02, 2015 09:52pm

Please refrain from throwing stones on others while sitting in a glass house.

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Tariq K Sami

Mar 03, 2015 03:51am

At the end of the day its the Captain alone, not even the coach or the selectors or even the PCB chief. Nothing else matters. Rameez Raja once said that in his days the players did not even know who the PCB boss was or who were the Selectors "we just played for the Captain."

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dawn reader

Mar 03, 2015 04:30am

imran Khan came to politic, Wasim akhram is in India, moin Khan is gambling, PCB is corrupted and here Shoaib akhtar is doing the rest. No doubt hew a legend but he should keep his mouth shut

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ali wadood

Mar 03, 2015 09:37am

the absence of playing in Pakistan is the real and main reason. A team that plays on its homeground, have better morales and descipline.

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Asad Sultan

Mar 03, 2015 10:15am

Look whos talking against the system the man who was brought in by the system was given special treatment by the system was given a thousand chances by the system and now he speaks against it. shoaib you were a pacy bowler and you achieved nothing what bret lee achieved because he was disciplined unlike you. its like after killing 100 mice the cant went on to perform pilgrimage

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Asad Sultan

Mar 03, 2015 10:16am

@Prashant good idea but how about you give bcci to us and we eradicate this artificial money making cricket

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Asad Sultan

Mar 03, 2015 10:18am

how about bashing shoaib for his performance against India in the 203 wc and then pak going out?

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mehwish

Mar 03, 2015 10:58am

Assalam o alikum I want to say that Shoaib Akhtar has no right to say bad about Pak Cricket Team in other country. and Second thing is that Misbha ul Huq was a good caption is a good caption and he will remains always a good caption he knows that how to work under pressure and how to support his team he has alsr right to choose his team's players He is no selfish, he always supports his team and does not play for his self he plays for team

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Khursheed Yasin

Mar 03, 2015 08:41pm

@Shoaib is just looking to please the Indians.

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Khursheed Yasin

Mar 03, 2015 08:46pm

@Sajid No he is not to be ignored, he has an agenda and everyone knows what it is. He needs to be contradicted.

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Khursheed Yasin

Mar 03, 2015 08:51pm

@ss Spot on.

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Khursheed Yasin

Mar 03, 2015 08:53pm

He needs to please the Indians, and nothing will please them than criticism from one of our own.

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Khursheed Yasin

Mar 03, 2015 08:58pm

@Farooque Not only the state of cricket. but the entire state.

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