The ‘Big Three’ deal can be undone: Shaharyar Khan
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Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Shaharyar Khan warned on Saturday that there could be a rebellion against the ‘Big Three’ if India turn down a proposed series against Pakistan in December-January.
The PCB chief called on India to honour a Memorandum of Understanding under which the arch-rivals agreed to play six series from 2015-2023 -- pending clearance from both governments -- the first of which is this year in the United Arab Emirates.
Khan reiterated that Pakistan signed ‘Big Three’ deal, which effectively handed over control of the International Cricket Council (ICC) to India, England and Australia, on the promise of lucrative series against the neighbours over an eight year period.
“We signed the new constitution on the understanding that India would play us six times in eight years. This was the inducement to us to drop our opposition and for the ICC to have a unanimous agreement,” Khan told Telegraph Sport.
But the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has yet to give a final response on the series comprising of two Tests, five one-dayers and two Twenty20 internationals and Khan said there was a feeling within his board that Pakistan had been duped with the offer of matches to drop its opposition against the ‘Big Three’.
“Now we are now facing the problem if India does not play. It not only goes against MoU they signed but also the understanding on which we signed the new constitution.”
The PCB chief said Pakistan were not the only country to have been given the rough end of the stick.
“I know apart from Pakistan there are other countries not happy with this unequal treatment within the ICC board. It is unequal and undemocratic. But we signed it so we had to accept it.
“But within a year if treatment is not the same for each country then I think Pakistan will have to consider what to do about it. What can we do? There are other countries that feel like this. Anything is possible. I think the deal can be undone if the big three themselves feel this is not getting the work done.”
Khan's statements are likely to increase pressure on the ICC as the 81-year-old former diplomat already indicated on Wednesday that Pakistan may pull out from next year's World T20 in India if it doesn't not receive security clearance from the Nawaz Sharif government.
Under the rules if a government stops a member country from featuring in an ICC event then there are no fines.
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Oct 24, 2015 08:09pm
But some deals cannot be undone.
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Oct 24, 2015 08:14pm
As usual, they will break their promise and blame Pakistan for it and call for it to correct its vices, alas
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Oct 24, 2015 08:17pm
In these anti-pak and anti-ind sentiment situation in india and Pakistan respectively, i dont see how is that possible.
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Oct 24, 2015 08:22pm
You are so naive. Relying on an "understanding" with India. You should know better. Now stop groveling. A test series with India does not merit sacrifice of national pride
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Oct 24, 2015 08:23pm
Wake the rebel in you. It's a free world.
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Oct 24, 2015 08:23pm
Sir you surely are something very hard to be swallowed by India....
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Oct 24, 2015 08:26pm
Stop day dreaming why would big three undo the arrangements they had made?. Please start doing some of box thinking
to make money for PCB.
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Oct 24, 2015 08:27pm
Try it, lets see what happens.It will be fun.
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Oct 24, 2015 08:27pm
In India people are not even aware of this deal. I think that if its true then we need to apologise to the Pakistani people for this.
Please just wait. All the series will happen because the people of India get twice as excited when the matches are with Pak. The Indian politicians are just dramebazz's and once election time is over shortly all will be back to normal.
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Oct 24, 2015 08:30pm
First you request then beg then show anger then throw threats and if nothing works .......
This is the story of Pakistan cricket board.
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Oct 24, 2015 08:31pm
Sheharyar Sahab, how about a Cricket Union minus the Big 3? I think that it will be in the interest of all test playing countries and cricket lovers will also like and enjoy cricket.
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Oct 24, 2015 08:32pm
I have no doubt that India has no guts to be a leading country in this region. Big country with small mind.
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Oct 24, 2015 08:32pm
nail this big 3 stuff .... ICC must proceed with keeping all members intact, with grace.
ICC must oversee that no undue or undeserving cancellation of any series between two full members occur.
If Ind does not fulfills its promise for UAE series then PCB must rally other boards to ditch this BIG3 monster.
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Oct 24, 2015 08:33pm
As far I remember, Najam Sehti signed to the creation of the Big Three. So where is he now? He has been as bad for Pakistan cricket as BCCI. Shehryar Khan is also following his instructions. So basically PCB is in trouble and presenting a scene of a mismanaged hell.
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Oct 24, 2015 08:35pm
It's bound to happen when big 3 start to discriminate. ICC is going down. Good threat by SK.
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Oct 24, 2015 08:36pm
If you feel there was legal agreement then go to the court. We are not going to play with you as our govt. won't allow and majority of Indians support Indian govt. stance. Regarding byocotting T20, please do so if you wish, we are not bothered.
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Oct 24, 2015 08:39pm
Sethi gave in and messed everything up!!!!!! And eighty years old seasoned diplomat making all of look desperate!!!
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Oct 24, 2015 08:40pm
Go ahead who's stopping you. This gentleman is an old octogenarian diplomat always on a look out for jobs.Please have mercy on PCB and our nation and lead your remaining years writing memoirs. PCB needs energetic and dynamic leader who can safeguard our interests.
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Oct 24, 2015 08:43pm
Please improve security situation in your country so that foreign teams including India can come and play in your soil
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Oct 24, 2015 08:43pm
india always says NO through their govt ... even before talks could get at a stage where BCCI felt being pressurized .. its clear India is running away from the commitment, though not unusual, but this time nail them hard.
lets see how lucrative this t20 world cup will be without Pak...
though I must reiterate T20 should be skipped. but this series in UAE must go on. else big3 will melt away. as NZ, BD, SL, SAF AND WI are not at all happy with this BIG3 deal... though all signed it. but same can undone..... give Indians their own medicine, they turned down MOU signed with PCB. Okay. We and 5 other nations will move it in ICC and big-3 will vanish away with poof.
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Oct 24, 2015 08:44pm
Which countries? Sharyar Khan should be specific.
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Oct 24, 2015 08:44pm
Please settle Kashmir first and other things like trade and cricket will follow.
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Oct 24, 2015 08:44pm
Good- now he is showing grit. There is still time to undo the big 3 formula and downgrade an unatural poor country like india.
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Oct 24, 2015 08:45pm
Mr. Shrayar Khan, I watched your interview with R. Sardesai. While you were very articulate yet you lied quite a bit in that interview. And you are still doing it and chest thumping.
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Oct 24, 2015 08:46pm
Sethi signed against wishes of everyone.
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Oct 24, 2015 08:47pm
MOU says Both countries will play pending clearance from both governments.
Our govt does not allow it where is a broken promise.
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Oct 24, 2015 08:47pm
No it cannot be undone. Indians made a fool of you guys and they got what they wanted. Wasim Raja was the biggest supporter simple he got paid by bcci it was interesting to hear former Indian Cricketer against it but Wasim Raja for it. Why can't PCB live without an Indian series quit begging and have some Shame.
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Oct 24, 2015 08:48pm
Now that PSL is DONE,
Pakistan should start a Parallel ICC.
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Oct 24, 2015 08:49pm
Najam Sathi is the man who handed India what they wanted for the series, and yet the series will not take place!
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Oct 24, 2015 08:52pm
What is big three! A club of exploiters of boards with less resources.
Cricket is not everything, self respect is.
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Oct 24, 2015 08:53pm
Look at the present Pakistan - England series. You cannot promote a series in Pakistan, at least not yet for sometime. For this Pakistan's home series, the stands are empty. Who will advertise and pay for it? How will you get funding for your Board? Do you still get some funding allocated to you? West Indies defaulted on India and owes a huge sum. Can you contribute equally in terms of funds to ICC? If yes, we should ask you how and if not why not?
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Oct 24, 2015 08:53pm
Sir, pls. go ahead to do whatever you wish. Today India is an economic hub for the sport and should you have the guts to do ,
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Oct 24, 2015 08:55pm
pcb is so desperate to play india just to make big money.
pcb can do nothing to bcci.
wt20 will happen in india in 2016 whether pak plays in it or not.
we dont need shaharyar khan to tell us what bcci should do.
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Oct 24, 2015 08:57pm
We all know ICC
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Oct 24, 2015 08:58pm
Sharharyar Khan grand father was "Haji Nawab Hafiz Sir Hamidullah Khan was the last ruling nawab of Bhopal his Great grandchildren include Saif Ali Khan,Saba Ali Khan,Sohu Ali khan.
Sharharyar khan himself is a Sr most rtd diplomat.I feel he & Sethi were not given proper protocol in India,due to foul mindset of the host.Anyway Sharharyar Khan's perception f the episode is 100pc correct,and we must wait and see.BTW we must be thankful,and encourage Khan Sahab in his endeavors .
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Oct 24, 2015 09:02pm
If other countries are also expressing their reservations about the Big 3 deal, then form a separate group to boycott the Big 3. It won't be long before the Big 3 come to their senses.
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Oct 24, 2015 09:04pm
Sure way for pak to get even more isolated. All BCCI has to do is sign up other teams for series and cash incentives.
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Oct 24, 2015 09:08pm
PCB should realize that they cannot bully BCCI. PCB is in no position to negotiate or to dictate terms.
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Oct 24, 2015 09:09pm
@Crackpot You better not teach us when Pakistan's team is given life threats in india in the past, present and future and your government is unable to even arrest those people....
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Oct 24, 2015 09:09pm
Time has come for us to make a new cricket board rivaling ICC.... Rebel league as they say it.......Lets start with few countries...and hopefully alot more will come into it.......
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Oct 24, 2015 09:10pm
we r not interested in playing pak. play with other countries.
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Oct 24, 2015 09:13pm
Get some balls Mr Khan. Refuse to play in India in next years ICC Event if India has no honour for its agreement. And then have no hesitation in perturbing the ICC cart of Big3. Pakistan cricket has not just survived but flourished despite playing away.
Next series with any country should be in Pakistan, get the message out and learn to demand not just beg,
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Oct 24, 2015 09:14pm
Now you should keep quite.
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Oct 24, 2015 09:14pm
I like Shehryar Khan's pressure on BCCI. To be honest, he did not earn any insult for himself or for Pakistan but rather India got insulted by BCCI because of behaviour
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Oct 24, 2015 09:16pm
Pcb wants revenue . I'm sure the scripting of these games were already decided too ..
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Oct 24, 2015 09:18pm
All countries including Pakistan should forget ICC and big 3 and play with countries which want to play with them and make money wherever they can
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Oct 24, 2015 09:21pm
A lot MoU have been done for preventing the terrorism .....first fulfill that.
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Oct 24, 2015 09:21pm
Yes, agreed it is unequal & undemocratic. All members should be treated equally. These 3 are behaving like big 5 of security council , using Veto power.
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Oct 24, 2015 09:28pm
@Sayyar Khan: Its rameez raja, not wasim raja.
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Oct 24, 2015 09:34pm
Need of the hour is to remove our BIG3 Sheheryar Khan, Najam Sethi, and
Intiqab Alam from cricket.
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Oct 24, 2015 09:34pm
Bravo Sharyar Khan, this is the right strategy.Don't kneel down against India or ICC.Keep the pressure up.
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Oct 24, 2015 09:39pm
@Dr. Abdul Rahman - New York ....and as shahid afridi said "no heart"!
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Oct 24, 2015 09:39pm
Pakistan doesn't want India series and doesn't want Shaheryar Khan!!!
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Oct 24, 2015 09:43pm
The best would be ignore them and look for other avenues,like Bangladesh...now our players are signing foe BPL...in return Bangladesh should sign for PSL and also come to Pakistan and play....after these boycotts of some teams Bangladesh will need Pakistan.
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Oct 24, 2015 09:45pm
u know every country wants to play India coz India generates huge revenue which is shared by the boards.so Pakistan is saving its board financially on shoulders of bcci.and remember India is not gonna do it ever.
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Oct 24, 2015 09:46pm
Is he threatening Big 3????.Let me put straight had pakistan had that much capability to stop Big 3 it would have done so long ago and after rule has entered ICC constitution permanently, Sharyar khan's threat is mere hollow words.He is now acting personal rather than as PCB official looking at well being of PCB.Lets face reality, Big 3 are powerful boards backed by powerful economies.Their combined GDP alone is more than $13 trillion PPP (ability to buy ).Any rebellion against them will make pakistans cricket suffer more and PCB will be in even more worse condition than it is today.So don't give threats to them
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Oct 24, 2015 09:48pm
Not sure what PCB is trying to achieve by raking IND-PAK December series. India is playing with SA till Dec 7 and start playing in Australia from Jan 12. If you exclude travel and rest period for these two series then India has literally 20 odd days in December for PAK series. PCB is trying to propose 3 Tests, 5 ODI's and 3 possible T20I's. How can it be possible? Even 3 Tests seems distant possible. If BCCI agrees for only 5 ODI's is it ok for PCB for all the time they spent to get BCCI approval for this series?
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Oct 24, 2015 09:53pm
If it can be undone - then do it. Face the consequence.
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Oct 24, 2015 09:53pm
Fire these two goons from PCB, bring in hardliners, pull out of T20 at once on security concerns, and see how everyone, the ICC to BCCI fall in line.
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Oct 24, 2015 09:53pm
@Ebrahim : From big3 80 % of revenue generated so thats not possible to run a league.
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Oct 24, 2015 10:01pm
@hotandsour Bro! money matters. BCCI is leading in this aspect. It won't be possible for PCB to take endeavor for rebel governing board without having a concrete financial plan at its disposal.
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Oct 24, 2015 10:02pm
OK.
Go right ahead.
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Oct 24, 2015 10:10pm
Good move. If ICC doesn't listen to Pakistan's complaints then quit this corrupt council of big three and try to make a parallel league of other cricket playing nations of West Indies, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Sri Lanka, New Zealand and Bangladesh.
Even if we are able to break 2 or 3 test playing countries from this notorious council that would certainly dealt a severe blow to the credibility and legitimacy of this organization. Let the big 3 play with each other while the rest of test playing nations form their own democratic league.
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Oct 24, 2015 10:12pm
A. Memorandum of Understanding under which the arch-rivals agreed to play six series from 2015-2023 -- pending clearance from both governments
B. Under the rules if a government stops a member country from featuring in an ICC event then there are no fines.
Government of India refuses in view of the prevailing situation.
End of the story from ICC point of view.
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Oct 24, 2015 10:16pm
Pakistan should leave the big 3, there is no such thing and it will soon collapse anyway.
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Oct 24, 2015 10:16pm
@sana-2 first of all no pakistani has ever been given a LIFE threat. Yes some parties vehemently protested any ties with Pakistan but never in their wildest comments ever did they posed a life threat.
Yes you are about one thing though that some people would protest Pakistani playing on infian soil. So all the more reason why we should not play. Yes playing overseas is a different matter.
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Oct 24, 2015 10:19pm
@Ebrahim please try sir
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Oct 24, 2015 10:25pm
@Naxalite Its's quiet, not quite
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Oct 24, 2015 10:32pm
@Ash200 - this type of arrogance and childish attitude will surely destroy your country's cricket. Pakistan has produced world class cricketers and contributed tremendously to this sport. Get your head out of this hatred like attitude and think twice before making such immature statements.
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Oct 24, 2015 10:37pm
@Vorshal good one, there is no free lunch
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Oct 24, 2015 10:40pm
@Ajuba speaks much for match fixing corruption that has corroded cricket thoroughly, india has a mediocre team, if u like fact stated as it is
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Oct 24, 2015 10:40pm
Yet antoher serious joke by the PCB chief.
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Oct 24, 2015 10:45pm
These tricks will not work. No one is really taking notice of your threats. You have to listen to the world, world will not listen to you. You are not so naive not to know what is affecting relationship after Nov 2008.
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Oct 24, 2015 10:46pm
Who's he warning from Pakistan? Pretty funny ain't it
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Oct 24, 2015 10:51pm
@Must read this.. Say no to status quo... Pls judge people on their ability not because of their surname..
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Oct 24, 2015 10:51pm
That MOU is not worth the paper it is written on. Even that MOU says the series is subject to GOI & GOP clearance.
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Oct 24, 2015 10:58pm
The Big-3 is the worst thing to have happened to cricket ever.
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Oct 24, 2015 11:08pm
@A. Ali -LOL
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Oct 24, 2015 11:09pm
@oldest civilization keep dreaming. LOL!
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Oct 24, 2015 11:10pm
By the way MOU was signed which has no legal standing
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Oct 24, 2015 11:16pm
@k k tiwari India yes dear congress supporter.
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Oct 24, 2015 11:17pm
@Zeeshawn says who? Wake up boy, we love BCCI more than ever.
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Oct 24, 2015 11:18pm
@A. Ali
Why was South Africa team not allowed to play International Cricket for a long time?
Please explain why the same cannot happen to Pakistan?
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Oct 24, 2015 11:21pm
PCB Boss probably slipped off the road just like their govt! India contributes to 85% of ICC revenue and all other boards including PCB are dependent on India for its survival. the attempt of coup would make BCCI in retaliatory mood along with Aus & England and it may further dampen the chances of Pakistan's comebac in Cricket!
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Oct 24, 2015 11:22pm
It's enough embarrassment fir the nation already. Is there anyone who can muffle President BCCP. Why is he dying to play with India? Please ask him to stop this apologetic conduct. Even if India offers to play, as honourable nation, let's effect their offer.
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Oct 24, 2015 11:27pm
@Girish Sir i am a young Pakistani, i respect your superiority over our nation.Lets see who gona win the future from here. I wish you best of luck india.
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Oct 24, 2015 11:31pm
It appears that Pakistan needs a series with india and the money generated by it to start PSL.
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Oct 24, 2015 11:31pm
Exactly what India wants to say. Don't play with India.
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Oct 24, 2015 11:37pm
You cannot do anything untill the power is not shiffted from the man who chairs governing body to you. Sethi would not allow you to do these steps.
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Oct 24, 2015 11:38pm
Why would Pakistan boycott the Twenty20 championship in India - cutting our nose to spite our face!
Instead, Pakistan should pressure The ICC to ensure Pakistan players and officials are guaranteed foolproof security. This is ICC sponsored not a tournament at India's invitation.
Pakistan should dictate what kind of security they expect and which ground and which group they would like to be in
Imagine Pakistan play India in the final of the Twenty 20 championship and beat them on their soil watched by the thugs from Shiv Sena inshallah!
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Oct 24, 2015 11:39pm
Me. Shaheryaar why not give message to India that Pakistan will not play with India unless they apologize for their behaviour. There is nothing above the pride
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Oct 24, 2015 11:41pm
Sir, Pakistan has not being duped, unfortunately you are the one who has been duped, and still continue to be duped, it's time for you to resign and let other competent people take charge.
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Oct 24, 2015 11:45pm
Pak, SL, Ireland, WI, UAE, Netherlands, could prove to be a formidable combination to the Big Three and NZ (who is likely to go with Eng and Aus). SA might go either way. But India should show maturity. If it wants to be the global leader in cricket, it needs to rise above nationalistic politics.
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Oct 24, 2015 11:49pm
@DAD yep you are correct the commentator so many Raja's in the country confused me
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Oct 24, 2015 11:50pm
@oldest civilization who say so we donot india-pak
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Oct 24, 2015 11:54pm
@Zak : Dude your day dreaming is endless? I want some of the stuff you are on
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Oct 24, 2015 11:54pm
Ok what is your next statement.
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Oct 24, 2015 11:54pm
Pakistan supported Big 3 on simply and understanding,.....without a written agreement? Really? Should have written a contract that you can take to the court. That is your bad for being so naive.
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Oct 24, 2015 11:55pm
@taimoor khan When the UNO can undo a deal on Kashmir, what about this petty matter to undo
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Oct 24, 2015 11:57pm
@GLE Who was behind Sethi? Our PM. Who elected PM? We all so to whom blame?
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Oct 25, 2015 12:09am
@Vectra There's nothing permanent, anything can be annulled. All you need is consensus. Regarding Economy & GDP, it has nothing to do with Cricket or Pak vs Ind proposed series. Lastly, Big 3 wants to play Pakistan more so now then ever before because Pakistan Cricket is in it's prime again and Indian Cricket (or Aus for that matter too) are sitting at mediocrity back again. ENG isn't better than SAF or PAK at the moment. So if any of Big 3 needs to achieve that glory they have to beat SAF and PAK, which frankly speaking it doesn't seems like happening anytime soon. And if Cricket itself goes down, everything well go south along with it.
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Oct 25, 2015 12:12am
@taimoor khan No mate, nothing is permanent. Anything can be annulled, all you need is a consensus. If a consensus develops then they'll throw away this constitution and bring a new one. It's not that difficult. It happens in Sports all the time. It's just for hype that nobody can change it and it's 'permanent'.
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Oct 25, 2015 12:53am
@Prateek
Srilanka. ..(Anti Indian)
Pakistan
South Africa
Bangladesh
Newzeland
Zimbabwe
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Oct 25, 2015 01:09am
it is India's softpower. Get used to it. India will duplicate it in every field.
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Oct 25, 2015 01:21am
@sana-2 Age factor made him not to be swallowed!!! Today's top comment by u!
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Oct 25, 2015 01:26am
full support to Khan sahib for this.
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Oct 25, 2015 01:29am
PCB should file a case against BCCI for not honoring a signed deal
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Oct 25, 2015 01:34am
Why this desperation? Does it have to any thing with PSL? Looks like Pak needs these games with India so they can pay to PSL players big money they promised!!!
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Oct 25, 2015 01:37am
I just watched Shaheryar Khan's interview given to Rajdeep Sardesai, the recent one on India Today. Being Pakistani I usually don't hold Indian Media to much credibility, but I advise all my fellow Pakistanis here to do watch that interview. It will clear a lot of misperception regarding Mr. Khan and PCB, though at the same time I still maintains that he should've been more vigilant when dealing with BCCI. But a brilliant interview and like a true patriot he didn't disappoint and didn't get unreasonable either. To my Indian friend, I want to extend that those were exactly the sentiments that are representative of majority of Pakistan.
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Oct 25, 2015 01:49am
An MOU is not a legally binding agreement. Mr. Sheryar should know that. When Pakistan signed on to the Big Three deal simply because it had no choice, but to do it. India at the time may have extended an olive branch to Pakistan only to help Pakistan save its face and avoid a total embarrassment. At this time playing Pakistan is not in the hands of BCCI, but Indian politicians who are trigger happy when it comes to using cricket as a weapon against Pakistan. This is foolish, but reality. Pakistan cricket officials would be better off focusing their energy elsewhere.
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Oct 25, 2015 01:54am
@oldest civilization: Lot of India are aware if this deal.. Speak for yourself not for others.. Even when the deal was announced long time back I remember having commented on espncricinfo that GOI won't agree to it (back then UPA was still in power).. As far as I am concerned is if this series happens then ok if it doesn't no probs. In any case India needs to play against Australia,England,RSA and NZ more often and that too a lot overseas .We will get probably thrashed by them in their backyard but we can learn a lot ..Not very keen on India playing the pointless series with Pakistan,Srilanka and BD (whether home or overseas) ..
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Oct 25, 2015 02:00am
@A. Ali : Indian cricket doesn't need Pakistan cricket to survive...IPL has kept on getting bigger commercially and it has no Pakistani players.. India has played just one bilateral series against Pakistan in last 7 years .. I don't see any negative impact on India !! India Pakistan is entertaining cricket sometimes no doubt but it doesn't drive cricket in India any more..India has learnt to live with out it and moved on..
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Oct 25, 2015 02:03am
Take BCCI to an international tribunal and sue them for failing to follow the terms of memorandum of understanding.
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Oct 25, 2015 02:07am
Pakistan must understand that when it comes to generating revenue BCCI actually bankrolls World Cricket and PCB is not. So I am not at all concerned with his empty threats.
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Oct 25, 2015 02:08am
Shiv sena.a party which is losing clout . have resorted to anti anything to seek attention.surely uddhav is a sour loser.this goons just got 20 odd seats in assembly elections in Maharashtra.they want attnt nd BJP isn't giving a damn abt them.
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Oct 25, 2015 02:08am
@A. Ali Ditch the big 3 monster ??? You think that is what is gonna happen.. Probably you don't know how big 3 came into being !! BCCI wanted to dictate terms and when CA and ECB didn't agree BCCI aid fine no problems we will exit ICC and no longer play under ICC.. CA and ECB could see a huge chunk of the revenues going away and so they came with up with the Big 3 proposal (with NZC being the default 4th member)..Now let us look at current scenario.. CSA had issues with BCCI however now they are back to great terms.. So 5 boards in favor of big 5.. Will WICB go against BCCI considering what they owe them in damages due to the cancelled tour ?? So 6 boards in favor of big 3.. Who is left -SLC,PCB ,Bangladesh board and Zimbabwe.. Will SLC get into a tangle with BCCI given that India just toured Sri Lanka. PCB can then probably form their big 3 with Bangladesh Board and Zimbabwean board if they too agree to side with PCB ..
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Oct 25, 2015 02:11am
Big 3 can be broken if they themselves feel it is not working? What comical statement is this? PCB has to understand, actions speak louder than words.
Stop saying things about the big 3, England may leave the series mid way.
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Oct 25, 2015 02:49am
Try and get at least one country with you. Stop the usual stories and get real. Right now India is allowing Pakistan to organise a PSL. If they wish they can spoil again the birth of PSL, like they have been doing it for the last almost a decade now.
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Oct 25, 2015 03:00am
Boycotting is big gamble and I think we should gamble on this one cuz icc will loose alot of money cuz pakistan not playing .its not gonna be big bump but icc will notice they lost hundred nillion cuz pakistan didnt play.
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Oct 25, 2015 04:05am
Finally lets stand up instead of taking this from India. Australia and England are looking after their own interest and are puppets to India. We can already see the corruption in the IPL, The top 3 will kill cricket and they need Pakistan there playing otherwise good luck and where in the world does 3 entities control an international game.
Seriously !!!!
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Oct 25, 2015 04:14am
We the Pakistanis are a gullible lot who seem to believe what the Indians promise us. Indians never keep their promise. See what have they done in Kashmir.
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Oct 25, 2015 04:25am
MOU is not a agreement it has no performance clause.
Now Shaheryar & Sethi are crying foul.
Threats don't work.
Be honest and accept that you were duped.
Its OK . Next time be careful and do your homework.
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Oct 25, 2015 04:48am
is he threatening the big three???? Did he not think of this before he signed up for this????
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Oct 25, 2015 05:05am
SORRY SIR... you cant survive in world cricket without india. they finance 85% of icc.
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Oct 25, 2015 05:28am
I think Sri Lanka needs to show some spine, and that would be enough for the Big 3 to dismantle. West Indies and Zimbabwe will support Pakistan. That would be very humiliating for the Big 3... India better get her together.
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Oct 25, 2015 05:34am
Do you really believe, There are big three???
Its India all the way.....and that shows the power of India...
Take it or not..
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Oct 25, 2015 06:30am
I don't see good future of cricket. This I'd got sure.
thanks BCCI for ruining this game of gentlemen.
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Oct 25, 2015 06:32am
@Salim Khan Najam is working on PSL. Support him on this at least.
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Oct 25, 2015 06:34am
@Ebrahim, the big 3 concept came because 95% of revenues are generated by Big3. And 80% is generated by India alone.. Means only countries makes money when they play with India and to some extent with Australia and England
So, who is going to fight with India.. Like always, Pakistan can not generate money and in last 12 months pakistan played with Bangladesh, WI, Zimbabwe, Sri Lanka and now with England and still in losses...and if they play with India they make enough money for next 5 years...
You wish you could do lot !r. Khan.... You can't do anything, except issuing statements that are contradicted by only you every other week
Good luck
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Oct 25, 2015 07:04am
First go ask those "other countries" to come play in Pakistan.
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Oct 25, 2015 07:06am
pcb lost its credibility the moment they supported the BIG three. They knew it was wrong but supported it because they were greedy. If they had any honor they should have stood against them when the time was right. Because of the big three running the game, it is neither being promoted to other parts of the world nor being improved in the places where the support is needed the most i.e associates. Everyone at the top of pcb neither has guts or boldness to stand for what is right.
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Oct 25, 2015 07:19am
I read on Cricinfo that Sharyar Khan has said that Pakistan may pull out of the World T20 in India next year if India does not go ahead with the series planned in the UAE layer this year. The reason given by Khan is lack of adequate security during the World T20. This is strange logic. It is tantamount to saying that the security will be considered okay for the World T20 if India keeps its commitment and plays us in the UAE but Pakistan will pull out of the World T20 due to security concerns if India does not play us in the UAE. What kind of logic is this? Security is security and if the concerns are genuine, Pakistan should pull out whether or not India plays us in the UAE.
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Oct 25, 2015 07:39am
@oldest civilization are u dreaming??
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Oct 25, 2015 07:40am
south africa srilanka pak zimbabwe bangladesh n west indies shud be together boycott then let india aust eng play among themself..lets see how many ppl will come to stadium...
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Oct 25, 2015 07:52am
Pakistan on account of its dearth of leadership in each sphere of its existence makes decisions that are contrary to the national interests. Granting special status to three countries that can dictate the future of the game is absurd, highly political motivated and destruction for the game. It is high time now. Pakistan should voice it's concerns forcefully and try to gather support from likeminded teams. In order to end the blackmail of the BCCI it should stand firm and annul the agreement.
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Oct 25, 2015 07:59am
@Ebrahim. A very wise suggestion that will pay in the long run. Unfortunately we are surrounded by people who want to prove their own worth by attracting timely responses and business. We need a person with acumen and leadership qualities who could stand the test of time. If Pakistan musters up courage to stand against the monopolizing of cricket by some. Slowly others will join it. And ultimately a free and clean set up would be formulated.
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Oct 25, 2015 07:59am
@natey What makes you think anyone will join PCB.. Pipe dream at best !!
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Oct 25, 2015 08:01am
Well, India's chicanery is there for all to see. Pakistan fell into the trap of sweet promise. This does not augur well for confidence building between the two neighbours.
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Oct 25, 2015 08:16am
Before going all jingoistic did you guys read the report? It says
A. Memorandum of Understanding under which the arch-rivals agreed to play six series from 2015-2023 -- pending clearance from both governments
B. Under the rules if a government stops a member country from featuring in an ICC event then there are no fines.
The so called 'commitment' is subject to Govt of India approval. If the Government refuses, there is not much that the ICC or any court can do.
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Oct 25, 2015 08:31am
He is welcome to implement his threat. But why the flip-flop on a daily basis? Let his take a firm stand and stick to it!
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Oct 25, 2015 08:52am
He is making fool of himself.
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Oct 25, 2015 08:54am
Only two schedule tests for Misbah's side reveals the impure intentions behind this. This India-Pakistan series is more about money for PCB than about cricket.
South Africa, New Zealand, West Indies, Srilanka and even Bangladesh would make for good spectacle in Test cricket. Would love to see Pakistan play them more.
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Oct 25, 2015 08:57am
the drama keeps on repeating....if india does not play, call someone.....why so desperate
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Oct 25, 2015 09:02am
Ask Najam Seethi who was paid already and deposited and/or spent money already. Sorry no returns after 30 days. Try to get nationalists and patriotics to these positions next time.
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Oct 25, 2015 09:04am
Please do something. Write a resignation and submit it.
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Oct 25, 2015 09:18am
Why play cricket? It takes away focus from olympic athletic medals. Indians dont need kirket for healthy body and mind.
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Oct 25, 2015 09:27am
@Must read this.. kirket officials should get same protocol as that to Kabbadi official. May be more protocol to kabbadi than to kirket because kabbadi is native.
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Oct 25, 2015 10:44am
well done SK, diplomacy should be done like this. Bring them to the bargaining table and show them to keep their balls within their domain.
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Oct 25, 2015 10:46am
@Dr. Abdul Rahman - New York I would seriously advise you to read newspapers, listen to news, walk around, smell coffee before commenting. A comment such as yours eeks of ignorance.
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Oct 25, 2015 11:20am
@A common pakistani says a PAK fan. LOL!
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Oct 25, 2015 11:31am
"We signed the new constitution on the understanding that India would play us six times in eight years"
There are no such thing as gentlemen's agreements. If it is not on the paper then it is not valid. Pakistanis who signed the the new constitution on this "understanding" should be fired as soon as possible and banned from further state jobs (just like in private sector).
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Oct 25, 2015 11:33am
He talks nonsense most of the time.
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Oct 25, 2015 11:35am
To all who dont understand how the money in cricket flow
1.. Biggest source of income for cricket boards is from TV rights ( now internet too )
2.. The bid for TV rights by broadcasters ( and advertisers who buy slots ) depends on how many eyeballs are going to watch the game
3.. Indian TV viewership is double that of all the other cricketing nations put together
4.. Hence BCCI will continue to be the biggest contributor to the ICC money kitty in the next several decades .
Nothing can change that and hence accept the reality that BCCI and India will drive the game in a way they want but we have the eyes to watch the game and bring in the moolah
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Oct 25, 2015 11:59am
concerted efforts to de-seat the big three required NOW. enough damage has been done to world cricket already.
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Oct 25, 2015 12:18pm
@Dr. Abdul Rahman - New York You live in New york. Sure you know where we stand and you stand. Salam!
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Oct 25, 2015 01:10pm
who needs trade ? pak frnds or us
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Oct 25, 2015 02:50pm
@okies .De- Seat ????
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Oct 25, 2015 02:59pm
@KHALID TORONTO .My friend, Read the MOU before commenting on that.
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Oct 25, 2015 03:01pm
"They should take money out of the ICC pot and every country should have everything. It should all be made equal and India should be told how it is. But everyone is scared of India." - Geoffrey Boycott
Once less countries are scared, it'll all change. Matter of time.
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Oct 25, 2015 05:19pm
@GS might is right, eh?
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Oct 25, 2015 06:20pm
@Crackpot come play with us in Pakistan. We promise will terrorize you guys only inside the playground. Outside the playground we will treat you with love that you people have none.
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Oct 25, 2015 06:39pm
@Anuj and says it right
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Oct 25, 2015 07:25pm
Leave them alone if indians don't want to play why are you pushing them to play?
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Oct 25, 2015 07:48pm
A gift of sethi to Pakistan cricket
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Oct 25, 2015 07:53pm
"IF you could have, you would have"
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Oct 25, 2015 08:11pm
@kuka perhaps money
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Oct 25, 2015 08:14pm
If it can be undone then waiting for what ?
Big thank U to Sethi!
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Oct 25, 2015 08:31pm
Words of desparation. The so called "Big 3" agreemnet actually enabled England & Australia to control the game. India generates more than 80% of the revenue and is carrying the cricketing world on its shoulders. A good negotiator from BCCI would have extracted much more.
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Oct 25, 2015 09:24pm
Don't tell me can be. Just do it if you are sincere in your talk.
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Oct 25, 2015 10:13pm
South Africa and Pakistan will hopefully bang the big three on cricket ground.
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Oct 26, 2015 12:45am
Please undo it. Most of us will welcome it.
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Oct 26, 2015 01:04am
Can any one from PCB explain how a bilateral series between India impacts ICC? Why would other cricketing boards would support practically bankrupt PCB? PCB is shooting on its own feet and then would blame the world for its misery. Bottom line is ," jo garjate hain wo baraste nahi."
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Oct 26, 2015 01:24am
OK, so what if one country is not playing with you. Go and find other nations to play with. Pak cricket will not die if we don't play with India.
All this is making me so embarrassed as a Pakistani. Where is our self respect?
When will we get rid of this sethi whatever???
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Oct 26, 2015 02:02am
Why can the PCB not show some dignity and state that cricket with India is not likely anytime soon and they will consider it only if BCCI requests them to play India - even if takes a hundred years!
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Oct 26, 2015 02:16am
@DJ
Right...It was wrong, immature and totally unprofessional
decision by Sethi. He may be a great and well respected journalist ,but not an administrator nor He has any management or executive credentials. Its better if He should take himself out of cricket management.
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Oct 26, 2015 02:55am
@Indian Navy Sir there is no negative sentiment in Pak side as long Indian side stops violence at line of control and stop interfering in Pak's internal affairs. Treat Neighbour as you would like to be treated. This is sport not politics keep it as sport event to entertain poeple.
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Oct 26, 2015 07:19am
As originally promised Big Three have reneged. It must be undone.
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Oct 26, 2015 09:33am
@Ash200
There is no agreement but a Memorandum of Understanding signed. Signed by india. What good is a nation if it doesnt honor and respect its own words.
There will not be a series and we know this but Let the whole world see that when india signs any paper that paper is as good as garbage. Let the whole world judge your moral credibility and discover how shallow and cheap indian signature is..
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Oct 26, 2015 10:34am
Mr SK, please understand India's condition as well. They can't even compete with Afgjanistan now. How can they play against you? Same think Australia did with Bangladesh. They skipped the series in fear of loosing. All other countries, please come together and kick this useless big 3. And Pakistan please play the world t20 and defeat India like South Africa did yesterday.
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Oct 26, 2015 10:38am
India is not playing in fear of loosing. They can't even compete with Afghanistan now.
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Oct 26, 2015 02:29pm
The deal should be undone, because it is unfair or because India turned down the bilateral series with Pakistan.
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Oct 26, 2015 02:32pm
Sharyar khan, why u went R&R (rest & recreation) trip to India with your buddy Sethi, alongwith ur wife, Pak respect honor and dignity is above the cricket you went their for your wife shopping, whose expenses. India is not taking care are do not want to play why you eager to play, Take first Pakistan Pride.
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Oct 26, 2015 02:34pm
@Crackpot Mate stop abusing Crack. The series was supposed to happen in UAE. No need to worry about security in Pakistan.
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Oct 26, 2015 02:47pm
Forget Shehriar. Forget ICC. Is PSL completely under the command of Sethi? can he sell franchise on his own?
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Oct 26, 2015 07:59pm
Pakistan should establish cricket clubs in various cities of Pakistan and let them play against each other. Our clubs and the national team can tour other cricket playing countries on a frequent basis to stay in practice. Leave India alone.
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Oct 27, 2015 03:16am
M/s Sethi and Shehryar, Pakistan should never have signed that agreement in the first place. What is wrong is wrong, period.
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