Pakistani Cricket In Turmoilk

[The Club Press Officer]

Apologies if fixtures, but couldn't see this anywhere. Quite an interesting read on the turmoil going on within the Pakistani national team.....

http://www.cricinfo.com/pakistan/content/current/story/451392.html

 

[Gwylan]

I read that. It sounds like the board is finally cracking down (although the power struggles on the board over the years haven't helped).

Don't really see what Yousuf has done. He was probably not the best person to captain a side but he's a class act. I'd imagine a county will grab him quickly as he's not going to be lost to internationals - Younis seems a bit more prickly but he'll be in demand too.

 

[The Wizard]

Dear lord, hadn't seen anything about this. Amazing that they are axing some of their best players, seemingly whatever they have done is VERY serious (to them obviously), seen as Afridi, the ball tampering madman didn't get any sort of a ban, just a fine, even though he helped ruin the reputation of Pakistani cricket.

Only the West Indies can challenge them in the fascicle cricket league.

 

[keaton]

I'd quite like to put the Pakistan Cricket Board in charge of the English football team, that would sort some issues out.

 

[The Wizard]

The Pakistan Cricket Board has clarified that it has not imposed life bans on Muhammad Yousuf and Younus Khan and only barred them from playing for the country in all the formats of the game.

Hours after announcing punishment to players, PCB issued a fresh release saying media mis-interpreted its statement.

"PCB today issued a media release on the report of inquiry committee on Pakistan team's performance. Some media channels have interpreted the first recommendation of the inquiry committee regarding Mohammad Yousuf and Younus Khan as being a life ban.

"PCB wishes to clarify that the recommendation of the Committee is not a life ban on these cricketers. There is no specified term in the recommendation for these two players.

"As and when the PCB deems appropriate, these players will be considered for selection for the national team," the new statement said.

 

[Uncle C]

I once had a 14 day holiday in Turmoilk.