Amir not ready for Pakistan return: Shaharyar Khan

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Amir not ready for Pakistan return: Shaharyar Khan

Dawn Sport Published December 7, 2015

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Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Shaharyar Khan quashed Mohammad Amir's hopes of an early return to the national side, saying the left-arm pacer will not be considered for selection in the near future.

While addressing the media outside Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Monday, Khan said that the board was not in any hurry to make a decision on Amir even while acknowledging that the 23-year-old had made a case with consistent performances in domestic matches and the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL).

“There is no doubt that Amir is performing really well but he needs to be monitored more,” said Khan.

Since his return, Amir has taken 22 wickets in a Grade II tournament before capturing an impressive 34 in the four qualifying matches of the Quaid-e-Azam trophy.

He then grabbed 17 wickets in Pakistan's premier first-class tournament, the Quaid-e-Azam trophy.

In the Bangladesh Premier League, featuring for the Chittagong Vikings, Amir has picked up 11 wickets from 8 matches at an average of 14.45.

Khan also revealed that the selectors had suggested that Amir be included in the Pakistan ‘A’ squad for the ongoing unofficial T20 series against England Lions in Dubai.

The PCB chief also dismissed reports that Amir would feature in the series against India, should it take place.

Earlier, former captain and ambassador of the Pakistan Super League (PSL), Ramiz Raja, who is critical of the PCB's sympathy towards tainted fast bowler, said that if he had powers to make a call on the matter, he would have never let the young fast bowler play again.

“Pakistan cricket has suffered a lot. I don’t have courage to face any more shocks or jolts again. I have experienced this practically and those who have witnessed such things practically can’t forgive the characters involved in the act,” said Ramiz, in an interview with DawnNews.

Pakistan coach Waqar Younis, who had a detailed discussion on Amir's future with Shaharyar Khan on Thursday, however, backed Amir and said “we are all on the same page” about the young fast bowler's future in international cricket.

“He (Amir) has served his punishment and he deserves to come back in the (cricketing) community and enhance his profession,” Waqar said.

Khan said that the remaining two of the spot-fixing convicted trio, Salman Butt and Mohammad Asif will be allowed to play first-class cricket after February.

Earlier, a PCB spokesman verified that Butt and Asif had been officially granted permission to feature in the National One-Day Cup.

In September Butt and Asif signed with WAPDA before the Quaid-e-Azam trophy but were disallowed to play first-class cricket.

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Patriot

Dec 07, 2015 08:01pm

I honestly don't believe this. Give double or tripples chances to all mafia and criminals in Pakistan but not this guy who made a mistake and said sorry!! A boy who was at the time 19....

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Haroon

Dec 07, 2015 08:06pm

He has served his sentence. So after this he has the right to be considered again. No Human being can be a perfect person. The existing prime minister of Pakistan was also behind bars on corruption and many cases but now he is having the top post.

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AXH

Dec 07, 2015 08:08pm

First, what is it the Shaharyar wants to monitor? Politics and negative influences have always ruined cricket in Pakistan so why it should be any different this time. Hopefully, Rameez is now satisfied that his constant rant against Amir has finally materialized. As for the PCB's higher ups, do not look for any excuses anywhere else when you get drubbing in your future games, including the T20 WC because of your lack of vision and the will to make the right calls. I would like to see how many batsmen in the Pakistani squad have the ability to play Amir properly. We are our worst enemies.

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Yasir

Dec 07, 2015 08:11pm

This is pathetic. Everybody deserves a second chance. For God sake he has served his punishment. I don't know why the hell are they plotting against him.

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Ahmad

Dec 07, 2015 08:11pm

He should not represent Pak , It is better if he has talent , he could keep play for other clubs in world to earn lot of money!

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Fahd

Dec 07, 2015 08:15pm

Can amir play for some other team instead of pakistan? I will support amir even if he plays against pakistan. He is more talented cricketer then any other in the current pak side. People like ramiz and hafeez have done their job. We will be matching more of sohail tanveer, M sami type of bowlers. Best of luck to amir for his future and would love to see the corrupt pak team and board smashed in the world cup.

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AXH

Dec 07, 2015 08:20pm

Waqar, as a coach, needs to lobby for Amir's return. It is hard to understand what made Shaharyar to take the U-turn when he had made a completely different statement a few days ago. Where is Wasim Akram who was travelling all over Pakistan not too long ago searching for good fast bowlers for the PCB. Why doesn't he come forward and support Amir's return?

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KhalidS

Dec 07, 2015 08:21pm

Com'on man, this is ridiculous! Let him play.

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Muhammed Ali UK

Dec 07, 2015 08:24pm

Rameez was an average player whom hit the jackpot with becoming a commentator...now he thinks he knows everything...as for Hafeez grow up..

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Hangman

Dec 07, 2015 08:25pm

Let Ramiz Raja retire and exit the scene in dignity. If he can not do that then he should shut his mouth and stop talking on Amir. If Ramiz have any reservations on Amir then challenge ICC and PCB on allowing Amir to return to normal cricket. Looks like a personal vendetta against Amir. Ramiz is not or never was a icon on anything. He was an average cricketer and an average commentator. His only advantage over other is the English language.

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A pakistani

Dec 07, 2015 08:25pm

At the later part of his career mr. Ramiz kept on playing with the tainted players, yet he never had a decency to say anything against them and still enjoy the commentary box with them. What a hypcrete he is, how about saying not even a single word about indian players who were convicted and named yet he still goes for commentary, arey bhai paisa kaun chorta hai.

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nasir

Dec 07, 2015 08:27pm

I think Mr Sharyaar has already played his bit and at this age he must rest at home instead of running cricket affairs. He has zero experience of cricket and heading cricketing body. what a pity. If Amir doesn't deserve you don't deserve either at this age.

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Ather

Dec 07, 2015 08:27pm

Its double standards. Rameez can happily commentate for IPL where there is so much corruption but is against the talented Amir for making a comeback.

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Danish

Dec 07, 2015 08:29pm

@AXH he will be called in the squad in case of w t20 debacle. Which is almost on the catds

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Hangman

Dec 07, 2015 08:29pm

@Haroon Looks like the only Mr. perfect left in our cricket industry is Ramiz Raja. Ramiz was an average cricketer and an average commentator. But looks like he is self appointed judge who is imposing his judgement on others. If Amir's retuen is bothering him so much then he should accept forced retirement and join the club of honesty and dignity. We will welcome him there.

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irshad

Dec 07, 2015 08:32pm

Seems Shaharyar Khan has buckled under pressure. Earlier, he said that Amir could come back in the team if he could make it on merit and he now says that Amir is not ready as yet! How is he any less ready that the mediocre bunch of fast bowlers we have cobbled together is mind boggling and is nothing but a huge about turn on the part of the PCB Chairman.

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Shame

Dec 07, 2015 08:36pm

Not Amir, sir you need to be monitored more !

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Abdulla Hussain

Dec 07, 2015 08:37pm

Lame excuse, power play in PCB chamber in force.

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M.Saeed

Dec 07, 2015 08:37pm

First he and Waqar decided to give him a chance in the National side. Now suddenly the U-turn against Amir means the dirty politics has got its upper hand in Pakistan cricket.

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Arshad

Dec 07, 2015 08:41pm

So then why we don't monitor our policitians who are way more corrupt and don't perform also?, What a shame!

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AXH

Dec 07, 2015 08:58pm

Imran Khan had mentioned prior to the 2015 WC that how it would improve Pakistan's chances if Amir was in the team. Why doesn't IK issue a statement in favor of Amir because that would carry a lot of weight and also counter statements from people like Rameez. For God's sake, bring the kid into the team without any further delay.

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zeeshandxb

Dec 07, 2015 09:13pm

I am with raja on this. Forgiven but not forgotten. Let him choose another sport.

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Rogers Evans

Dec 07, 2015 09:24pm

Diplomatic statement to calm the critics.

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Manzoor Elahee

Dec 07, 2015 09:40pm

Pakistan team needs talented player like Amir to avoid another humiliating whitewash defeat in England.

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Hamza

Dec 07, 2015 09:49pm

Couple of pacer's players will be in jeopardy if Amir makes a comeback to national team. I reckon there is force operating against Amir for its own vested interest. Regarding comments made by Raja, its difficult to comprehend coming from a man who captained a team filled with players having dubious past, he played along side them and happily commentate with them . If his moral standards are so high, why he does not quit commentary on the grounds that Wasim (penalized by Judge of Pakistan) is also in the commentary team.

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Sarah

Dec 07, 2015 09:55pm

Sorry PCB Chief he will only play if Pakistan remains in Top 8 playing nations ,otherwise Pakistan team will need to play with Associate nations in ODI and T20 based on current performance of team.Disaster is written all over for Pakistan team in days ahead for ODI and T20.

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Zafar

Dec 07, 2015 09:55pm

Absolute nonsense. Amir has paid his dues, he knows that everyone is watching him. All he wants is to play cricket for Pakistan - let him!

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Salman

Dec 07, 2015 09:56pm

A lot of people here are talking about prospect of losing future matches if we dont select Amir. In my opinion, its better to lose instead of allowing a shady guy in the team just to win a match or a series. Its a matter of principle really and just because we have corrupt politicians in the country doesnt mean we ignore everything that goes wrong.

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Faiz Khilji

Dec 07, 2015 10:02pm

This PCB is just horrible. Inconsistent and lack decision making. When you have retired old chaps at the helm, these things do happen. Amir has served his time and is back and proven his competence. What the hell does the PCB need more to monitor him more for? He has performed and is performing well, better than any of your current stars. So why to punish him again and again by not selecting him. I think the PCB chairman needs to go home.

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Saeed Masood

Dec 07, 2015 10:04pm

Amir not ready for Pakistan return...Umer Akmal ready for a zero...good luck

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AXH

Dec 07, 2015 10:05pm

In tomorrow's BPL game, Amir is going to play against Hafeez. I would like Amir to keep his cool when bowling to Hafeez but, at the same time, demonstrate it to Hafeez how immense quality of a bowler he is.

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Sarah

Dec 07, 2015 10:06pm

@zeeshandxb I don't think Pakistan will be eligible to play ODI and T20 after crossing Number 08 spot and it is going further down.Perhaps current ODI and T20 players will need to look for another sport.

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RIZ

Dec 07, 2015 10:07pm

Why the heck he is allowed to play in T20 leagues and domestic cricket if don't want him to be in Pakistani team even though he is turning out to be the best fast bowling option.

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Dec 07, 2015 10:17pm

I don't expect this from educated person like PCB chairman.This is unfair. What is a point of establishing courts and punishing if a person is considered a criminal even after serving the full term. This just highlights flaws in our systems. Focus should be to punish wrongdoers with an intention to reform them so that after finishing their term they could return to mainstream and be a useful and productive individual.

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Kash Qureshi

Dec 07, 2015 10:21pm

@Fahd Amir seems to have same level as Starc. Ramiz is probably an elaborate Cricket commentator, I doubt either Ramir/or Hafiz have any thought out techniques to handle Amir's bowling!!!!! (FACT OF THE DAY)

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Dr. Syed Rizvi

Dec 07, 2015 10:24pm

He has served his punishment same happened to the 100 meters U.S. runner Gatlin who is back in the U.S. athletic team; Ramiz needs to cool down and Mr. Shahryar should be more considerate.

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Sab Se Pehle Pakistan

Dec 07, 2015 10:24pm

I honestly don't understand. If Aamir is clear then he is clear. What is the guarantee he won't do it later? Why waste time? Bring him in the team as soon as possible. He has already wasted years of his prime bowling. We are wasting talent.

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Ishy Boom Boom

Dec 07, 2015 10:27pm

If you commit a Crime - you pay the Price, which he has so everyone needs to move on!!!Rameez just want to be relevant in the News and making all the Anti-Amir comments!

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Sarah

Dec 07, 2015 10:40pm

Team has been thrashed by England and Bangladesh in ODI and T20 and look at there high morale value talks.They don't even deserve to be playing ODI and T20 currently with this team.

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Naveed,USA

Dec 07, 2015 10:43pm

What do you want to monitor,Sir? Why are you wasting his time further?

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Muhammad Usman

Dec 07, 2015 10:48pm

Merit based selection process will improve our ranking. Amir is the best fast bowler in the current inventory. He should be given a chance.

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Iqbal khan

Dec 07, 2015 10:54pm

Aamir should migrate to another country and try his luck there.There are forces working against him and won't let him play in the national side to protect the interests of some other players.

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Naveed,USA

Dec 07, 2015 10:55pm

If you have to monitor others around you. Why you all after a poor who already has been punished for he did and he has said 'sorry'. O ! are you guys bigger than God,God forgives and you have a great hope from HIM to be forgiven for your innumerous sins.

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Ibrahim

Dec 07, 2015 10:57pm

if not now, then why in future, I reckon without double standards these people won't exist. lobbying against Amir ruin his career as well as good bowling to watch. after all law is law, if he has served his punishment why hue and cry then? he is probably better cricketer then Hafeez and Ramiz.

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Naveed,USA

Dec 07, 2015 11:00pm

Yes,when he turns 30 years then start thinking to induct him in the team and when he reaches at the age of 35 give him 2nd chance until then keep monitoring him.Right!

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Justice

Dec 07, 2015 11:05pm

I can predict he will be included in the team at 11th hour when Pak team will be losing match after match and they will desperately bring him back to salvage the situation.

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Aamir

Dec 07, 2015 11:06pm

Selfish lobby will ruin this talent

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Dec 07, 2015 11:12pm

I said if before and say it again, people who have problem with Amir in the team are more than welcome to watch or play another sport. Problem solved!

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Muhammad Arif

Dec 07, 2015 11:33pm

They will bring him back after he injurs himself or something, so they can say he is not the same. This is how PCB always been.

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Spellbinder

Dec 07, 2015 11:37pm

I see a lot of support for Amir. But just think if he or anyone else does the same thing in PSL or any other form of sports. Five years ban is nothing if one gets away with billions.

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Nazir

Dec 07, 2015 11:40pm

Mr Shaharyar, a very respectable personality while he was in foreign service. Retired almost twenty five years ago is having a tough time under the current set up. He changes his own words under the influence of his superiors who are controlling PCB from either side of the border. The only request to the people who are the so called godfathers of cricket is that please don't destroy the gentlemen game in Pakistan. We all love cricket and producing the best cricketers in the world without any facilities to the young generation.

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badshah khan

Dec 07, 2015 11:46pm

rameez bhai is speaking from his heart and its truth only

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Talha

Dec 07, 2015 11:56pm

@Patriot I agree completely. Our people are forgiving and give chances to the same old politicians with corrupt backgrounds over and over again but can't give a chance to Aamir who has learnt from his mistake and wants to do really well for Pakistan.

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Nosherwaan

Dec 07, 2015 11:58pm

A very good decision, those who tainted the name of Pakistan and game of cricket should not be easily forgiven, he made a mistake, he served his punishment... agreed... but it doesn't mean that now he has every right to play for Pakistan, after all integrity is more important than talent...

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Dec 08, 2015 12:00am

@Spellbinder Bro, that goes for everyone, why isolate Amir only. You have to take that risk otherwise you will not be able to select any player. However, if you pay good money to the players then why will they look for other means. Here in US great players get paid millions of dollar a year and that is why such activities are not enticing for them.

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Truth

Dec 08, 2015 12:02am

Amir's return will always be debatable, however one thing is sure and that is Pakistan does not have a good fast bowlers in pipeline.

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Ovais

Dec 08, 2015 12:03am

Here you go again. PCB chairman is under pressure by ICC to not allow play Amir. Last week Ramiz Raja comment on this he will not let Amir play for no cost. This is too sad and dirty politics killing such a talent and keeping him away from T20 world cup tournament. Even though ICC clear him but some high end countries don't want to see Amir in Green shirt again.

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syed

Dec 08, 2015 12:06am

need to monitor more till he get 30

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irfan

Dec 08, 2015 12:16am

@Patriot Shahayar khan is giving a good chance to India to win the forthcoming series by keeping him out. This is a complete conspiracy. I had never trusted Shaharyar, will never trust him.

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sarwar

Dec 08, 2015 12:16am

Oh nice decision for a change from Chairman.

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Dec 08, 2015 12:17am

If he is accepted as 'clean' after punishment and is performing well, can U explain the grounds on which he is being kept out ? Makes no sense. As it is, Shahryar has way too much power, especially for a senile man !!

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feedback

Dec 08, 2015 12:18am

I think Aamir shouldn't wait to play for Pakistan, he should apply for teams like bangladesh, sri lanka, west indies, australia, i think even playing on behalf of India is not a bad option. I just want to watch him play. Some international team should give this talent a chance. And I would be delighted to watch him take wickets against Pakistan now.

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hassanzaidi00@hotmail.com

Dec 08, 2015 12:22am

Disappointed in holier than thou people. Just remember, "He who is without sin can cast the first stone." If only Aamir has connections with the strong and mighty of the land! Shame on these holier than thou.

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Naeem

Dec 08, 2015 12:28am

I would advice Amir to get some other nationality and play for that team. These management people are corrupt themselves and don't deserve talent like you

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aftab@UK

Dec 08, 2015 12:30am

Shaharyaar's assumption that Amir is more likely to get in trouble than the other players is based on pressure from the likes of Rameez. He knows the truth better. Pak Cricket strains under pressure, so can't blame him.

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Malik

Dec 08, 2015 12:30am

Mr Sheryar khan if 89% of votes say he should be in the team ... then it should be like ... I really do not understand how you can have players who do not know how to play and are shame on Pakistan all the time in every match ... and a mistake by Amir can not be forgiven ..

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parveez

Dec 08, 2015 12:32am

You play him NOW or never. Montering him is a laugh . I have no respect left for this PCB

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Shoka Laddoo

Dec 08, 2015 12:42am

Since when the chairman become a selector??

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Akber Khan

Dec 08, 2015 12:49am

it is unfair to punish someone who has paid for his mistake. Shahryar is reacting to pressure from the entrenched favourites in PCB. Him, Sethi, Waqar etc. and the rest should leave PCB and those who dont want to play with Amir should go play elsewhere.

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Ahmed

Dec 08, 2015 12:54am

Let him suffer and feel ashamed as we felt it abroad while talking on cricket

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KASHIF SYED

Dec 08, 2015 01:00am

We can choose thrice the same leader to lead our country but can not give Amir a second chance to bowl again. Even in Cricket which heavily suffers from politics, many of our "star" players have made numerous comebacks without any eyebrows being raised.C'mon PCB he has done his time, he might as well be the key for us to win the T20 WC 2016.

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Dec 08, 2015 01:07am

@Patriot the issue isn't be 19 or 39. the issue is what stage did he make the mistake, the world stage and let him play domestic and all leagues but no international cricket.

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Dec 08, 2015 01:08am

@Haroon there is a difference between the two cases if the killer say sorry will your answer be the same.

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Dec 08, 2015 01:11am

@AXH how much is Pakistan's population to find a bowler out off? and how important it is for it to win a game or two before selling a dozen again?

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Dec 08, 2015 01:18am

@Manzoor Elahee and they had won the 2010 test series against England when he was there???

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Dec 08, 2015 01:19am

@Fahd Sami was awesome back in the days mate. In fact he was the fastest but his ball did not get recognized for some reason. He used to ball consistent 90 mph. He got ruined by bad coaches and poor captains thatbtild him ball in their way rather than his natural style.

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Sam patel

Dec 08, 2015 01:20am

The whole country is full of corrupt, crooks and criminals and are destroying the country. Here is one guy who at an age of 19 made a mistake, did his punishment , has the talent and now the mafia is keeping him out. Pakistan is nothing but bunch of losers

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Dec 08, 2015 01:22am

@AXH it's not a matter or how good or bad bowler he is, it's about what bad name he has earned for himself. you can't keep things happening this way otherwise now only teams refuse to visit you, next step will be they wouldn't allow you to visit them and finally they may stop telecasters from showing their matches in Pakistan or in other ban you from watching cricket.

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Dec 08, 2015 01:25am

@Naveed,USA he has wasted his time and will be wasting all the time.

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azkhan71

Dec 08, 2015 01:39am

This is pretty unfortunate that the person who admitted himself about his crimes and has served his punishment is still facing road blocks in becoming member of Pak team. The country where big criminals are given so many chances again and again to run state affairs, than why country is treating Amir differently? He has proved his fitness and performance through different matches and specially in the ongoing BPL matches. He should be considered and included in the Pak team. I agree with other reader's view point that what Shaharyar Khan wants to monitor? Amir has already gone through thorough rehab process, so what is left to be monitored which was not covered under rehab process? Due to ex-cricketers, we will leave a good potential out of the team and loose more matches in future which we can win with Amir's performance.

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Salman Chippa

Dec 08, 2015 01:41am

We have given chances to biggest culprits of all time Nawaz and Zardari and will give them more in future knowing they will never perform, so why not a chance for this poor guy?

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Imran A.

Dec 08, 2015 01:50am

86% are voting in favor for Amir to play. 14 % are against him. Ramiz Raja, Mohammad Hafeez, Sohail Tanvir and other mediocre people are against him. It's obvious, there is dirty politics at play. These individuals do not care if Pakistan wins or loses, they only care that they are getting a pay check. Talented people care for the country more, let talent raise to the top for our country to prosper.

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sheikh

Dec 08, 2015 01:51am

oh! you are so right Mr SHeharyar.........may be ripe time would be when he is 35 years......you are so farsighted......we are proud of you for being so kind to Pakistan cricket.

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Shahzad

Dec 08, 2015 02:00am

What kind of example we are giving to the youngsters by allowing somebody who take the bribe to sell his country by allowing him to represent pakistan again? Just because our politicians are corrupt we should let our sports be currupt also that thought make me sick. He should be put as an example for future generation.

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Taimur

Dec 08, 2015 02:03am

If he has expressed repentance and demonstrates good intentions and promises never to do it again he should be let back in. It might be good to ask him to do some community/public work for a certain number of hours.

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Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad

Dec 08, 2015 02:06am

A rare correct statement by the PCB chief after a very long time.

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Khalid

Dec 08, 2015 02:19am

You Sir ought to be monitored.

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Mustafa

Dec 08, 2015 02:27am

A U-turn by Shahryar

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Faraz

Dec 08, 2015 02:41am

It is very possible that this is a demand laid down by BCCI as a pre-condition to throw chewed off pieces of a so called cricketing engagement which is being gladly accepted by the obeying dogs in PCB office. Shame that no one spoke out against this in the current establishment setup including Imran Khan

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Nsheikh

Dec 08, 2015 02:48am

Now we are going to loose this great bowler due to politics of angels in PCB. They don't believe in 2nd chance? My prayers are with Amir.

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zeeshan dxb

Dec 08, 2015 02:48am

@Sarah Well for now lets just stick to the case of Aamir. Team looking for another sport can happen another day.

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I don't know what I am talking about

Dec 08, 2015 03:13am

Like I said before.....we are out to ruin this life

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yawar

Dec 08, 2015 03:34am

resilience against sledging is the key for Amir

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Don

Dec 08, 2015 03:42am

You pakistani's.May God have mercy on you.You deserve people like zardari's and sherief's.

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Naveed,USA

Dec 08, 2015 03:49am

Dirty politics is continued in Pakistan in every department including sports. Heaven only when we will get rid of this. Monitor......wow!

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Naveed,USA

Dec 08, 2015 03:50am

You need to be monitored, not Amir,Mr.Shaharyar.

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True Man

Dec 08, 2015 04:00am

This is Rubbish.. He must be included in team

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Shahid

Dec 08, 2015 04:06am

Why are they playing ping pong with this. I think, now Shaharyar has talked to Hafeez and a few others, who have requested him to postpone Amir's inclusion until after the T20 world cup. Shaharyar, in his age, a weak man who can't make his own decisions but rather gets confused after making announcements. In my opinion, Amir should be given a second chance but at the same time, Asif and Salman should never be included in the team. Amir was a special case due to his young age.

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kirther

Dec 08, 2015 05:00am

Amir should be given an opportunity, what do they mean by observation there are tainted people in the parliament and nobody is bothered about them. How about the ruling junta are they clean?

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Syed Hafeez Imran

Dec 08, 2015 05:14am

Amir has been cleared by ICC, has paid his dues. Also he has been alowed to plya in domestic cricket and BPL He does serveanother chance Initially Mina you yourself indicated that he can be considered to play for Pakistan Waqar too supports that Ramiz has taken it upomn himself to be crusuader against his playing. ISnt it hyproricy on his part to share ambassodarial duitoes of PSL witH Wasim whi is tainted and judged so by a superior court judge. He also shares the commentary box with othertainted players. And are Waqar and mushtaq are part of the managent and boyh have been deemed guilty. If they can represent Pakistan, why not Amir Give him a chance

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Gee

Dec 08, 2015 05:17am

When will Amir be ready for Pakistan return PCB?

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NAZ

Dec 08, 2015 05:37am

@zeeshandxb ---well he got punished its over-------if so goes with anyone in Pakistan so I ask why the politicians who are proven guilty ruling and clinging to the important positions and keep lying all the time???????????is this typical Pakistani mentality more criminal the better???????????????????

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Shehz

Dec 08, 2015 05:47am

Pakistan is not ready for Amir!

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Imran A.

Dec 08, 2015 05:53am

We want Amir back! PERIOD

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Saad

Dec 08, 2015 06:32am

A guy who sells out his nation for a few dollars should never be allowed to represent it again. He was 18 at the time not 10. Imagine what the others will feel. He was allowed to keep the money he earned through corrupt means and now he is back representing the nation!

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Saad

Dec 08, 2015 06:32am

@Patriot Mafia members are never given an opportunity to represent their nation and its flag.

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Asad

Dec 08, 2015 06:54am

Amir is a great talent. He made a mistake and served a punishment. He should be given a second chance. Ramiz and Co should quit the corrupt cricket leagues they are part of.

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AXH

Dec 08, 2015 07:32am

@FR - Did you have the same opinion when players like Wasim Akram, Mushtaq, Waqar, etc., were fined for match fixing in the 90s?

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AXH

Dec 08, 2015 07:34am

@Saad - Are you sure? because then what is the corrupt political elite representing?

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Zafar Ahmed

Dec 08, 2015 11:35am

I am sure that Shaharyar Khan is under pressure from certain lobby not to include Amir in Pakistani squad. How many tainted ex players are holding key jobs on lucrative packages in PCB .Shaharyar Khan few days back told us that he knocking on the door & took a "U" turn on the pressure , in no time.

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Hasan

Dec 08, 2015 01:20pm

@nasir Running cricket affairs or "ruining" cricket affairs?

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Hasan

Dec 08, 2015 01:24pm

I think PCB is doing all that it takes to damage cricket in Pakistan. If Mohammed Amir was convicted and he served his punishment then he should be allowed to play for Pakistan. People who oppose to his inclusion (Mr. Ramiz Raja) imply that the course of justice was wrong and the punishment given was incorrect. Not to mention that at the time when Amir committed the crime, he was a juvenile. At the end of the day PCB should do what is good for Pakistan cricket and right now we need good quality fast bowlers in the team which unfortunately we currently lack. No offence to current fast bowlers in the team, but lack of consistency is the biggest problem. AS per current form Wahab has been good, Irfan has been good off and on, Junaid, Umar Gul, Sohail Tanveer, Bilalwal are all either performing under par or not playing. Anwar Ali and Rahat Ali same story. So we either pick Amir or continue faring poorly in international cricket and seeing our rating slide further down.

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Hasan

Dec 08, 2015 01:27pm

When Ramiz is in the commentary box, most of time he has a negative attitude towards Pakistan teams and cricketers. Others unnecessarily defend their teams but Ramiz is hardly heard saying things in our favour.

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Talha

Dec 08, 2015 01:31pm

So what should we do? rely on Rao Iftikar, Anwar Ali, Bilawal Bhatti.. Every single bowler is incomplete.

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Sarah

Dec 08, 2015 01:36pm

Sharyar Khan take Hafeez with you too.The guy got out caught wicket keeper ,bowled by Md Amir for 1.Now understood why he was scared of Md Amir.Need to keep watch on Hafeez he is TOTAL FAILURE in life.

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Rabbani

Dec 08, 2015 01:37pm

@AXH Hafiz, Meshbah and afridi all got out in Amer's ball in BPL .

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Mahmood Saeed

Dec 08, 2015 02:05pm

In a country where a majority of people are guilty of corruption in one form or the other this high moral ground stand of some individuals is incomprehensible. you can not punish him twice for the same crime. He has completed his punishment, he is good enough to play in the national side, he plays - no arguments. You can not make every one happy, so if some one is not ok with it, so be it - his problem. May I remind people that cricketers from other countries played international cricket with in 2 years of ' fixing matches' not just spot fixing. If they do not pick Amir for non- cricketing reason, he should go to court and seek compensation.

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effy

Dec 08, 2015 02:14pm

Finally Shaaryar gives in to pressure from Raeez Raja, an ordinary player and a pathetic commentator

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Hasan

Dec 08, 2015 02:21pm

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Pakistan

Dec 08, 2015 05:34pm

Pakistan not ready for Aamir return. Period.

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Naveed,USA

Dec 08, 2015 06:36pm

Why do you take pressure of ordinary people who are not saints,induct Amir in the team please,don't waste him. He definitely deserves another chance. You need to monitor other people around who are doing many bad things to tarnish Pakistan - they are actual black sheep.

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Javid Shirazi

Dec 08, 2015 07:00pm

Only the myopic can be against Mohammad Amir. He is too good to be kept out. Having paid his dues, what is preventing PCB from selecting him? The spiteful will never relent.

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Ashraf

Dec 08, 2015 07:23pm

Mr. Khan stop your stubborn attitude toward Aamir. He has paid the plenty and service the punishment. As selector wants him to be included then you must include him in the team A or any thing they say. If the ICCB has cleared him then let us give him chance and see what he can do to help Pakistan to win more test matches. What you want to monitor now. Let him play against India. I am sure he will shine and try to get the respect back from Pakistani people. Provide him the second chance Please.

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khurram

Dec 10, 2015 08:34am

@Fahd you are absolutely right.

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