Shoaib Akhtar called Mohsin Naqvi an illiterate, now taking a U-turn he called the PCB chairman a brother.
New Delhi. After the crushing defeat against India, the rhetoric in Pakistan cricket has intensified. Former Pakistani fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar, popularly known as Rawalpindi Express, had earlier called the Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board ‘incompetent and illiterate’, but within 24 hours he took a U-turn on his statement and gave a clarification.
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What did you say before?
During a conversation on an Indian channel, Akhtar had made sharp remarks and said that a person like Mohsin Naqvi is not suitable for the post of Chairman of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). He said that if you make me the chairman of a channel, how will I know how to run it? Now there is one person who does not know, and he is the chairman of Pakistan Cricket Board. How will the team run in such a situation? Further, he said in more harsh words, do you know what is the biggest crime in the world? Giving a big responsibility to an incompetent and ignorant person. After these statements there was a stir in Pakistan Cricket circles.
Changed stance in 24 hours
However, Akhtar, who appeared as an expert on Pakistani channel ARY News, retracted his statement and gave clarification. He said that the words incompetent and ignorant that I used were not for Mohsin Naqvi brother. It felt as if I had asked for them. I was talking in the broader context that such a person can ruin any institution. My reference was not towards Mohsin Naqvi, but towards the top officials running international cricket. The TV channel twisted my point. In the same program I had also said that we should not say wrong things about Mohsin Naqvi. He is a good person and wants to help Pakistan cricket, but he does not get the right advice. While giving the statement, Akhtar was seen stammering and repeating words several times, which further intensified the discussion about his U-turn.
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real reason for resentment
Although Akhtar admitted that he was angry with Naqvi, but not with the way the PCB was run. He said that I am angry with him because he took a stand but did not stick to it. The entire community was with him. He could have asked me before taking the U-turn. This gesture was towards withdrawing from the boycott stance against India during the T20 World Cup.
Babar and Shaheen were also targeted
Akhtar also raised questions on the team’s two big stars Babar Azam and Shaheen Afridi. He said that Shaheen is not fit. He is not able to bowl above 125 kmph. Secondly, Babar Azam will not perform unless he is played as an opener. He is of no use in the middle order. This format is not made for them. Akhtar further said that the selection of Shadab is also beyond comprehension. I don’t think we are suited against India. They are playing cricket 50 years ahead of us. Holding everyone responsible for the team’s failure, he said that we all are responsible for this – I, the cricket board, the media, everyone. We chose the wrong people and made them stars. We did not invest in cricket infrastructure.
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