Azhar’s resignation rejected by PCB as drama over Amir’s inclusion continues
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The row over Mohammad Amir's inclusion in a national training camp may have been resolved but it emerged on Tuesday that ODI captain Azhar Ali handed in his resignation during the affair, DawnNews reported.
The 30-year-old batsman was persuaded to continue in his role after a lengthy meeting with Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Shaharyar Khan.
Azhar and former T20 captain Mohammad Hafeez had boycotted the national camp last week, refusing to train alongside Amir, who was jailed in 2011 for spot-fixing. Shaharyar Khan held a meeting with the two players and on Saturday declared that the matter had been “resolved” amicably.
But the issue is likely to remain a thorn in Pakistan's plans for the upcoming New Zealand series and World T20 in India next year after the PCB boss had to convince Azhar to take back his resignation.
“Azhar wanted to step down as captain over Amir’s inclusion but Shaharyar Khan has persuaded him to stay on. The issue will not go away so easily for the PCB,” a source told DawnNews.
There was further drama on Tuesday as the Islamabad High Court issued a notice to the PCB chairman and the national selection committee over a petition objecting to Amir's inclusion in the Pakistan camp.
Read | Imran Khan: If criminals can run the country why can’t Amir play cricket?
The hearing has been adjourned to December 31.
However, hours after the Islamabad court issued notice to the PCB, another petition seeking removal of Amir from Pakistan squad was rejected by the Lahore High Court.
The prospect of the trio returning to national colours after serving their bans has polarised opinions, with one lawyer petitioning the Lahore High Court to issue a stay order against a recall for Amir.
Justice Shahid Bilal Hasan rejected the petition, according to the board's legal adviser Taffazul Rizvi.
“I pleaded the case on behalf of the PCB and our opinion is that Amir completed his ban and as per country's constitution he has every right to play cricket,” said Rizvi, adding: “The judge on hearing the arguments rejected the petition filed by a lawyer, Munsif Awan.”
“We also informed the court that Amir will play under the microscopic eyes of the ICC and the PCB,” said Rizvi.
The division in the Pakistan camp and the suspension of star legspinner Yasir Shah over a failed drug test will cause cause a few headaches for the management which is already struggling to identify the right team combination ahead of the World T20.
Pakistan's immediate assignment though is the side's upcoming tour of New Zealand, where they will play three one-day internationals and three Twenty20 matches, the first of which begins on January 15.
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Dec 29, 2015 01:43pm
Drama.
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Dec 29, 2015 01:43pm
PCB totally failed.
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Dec 29, 2015 01:47pm
He should have resign earlier as flop performance of PAKISTAN in ODIs,
replace Malik , AzHAR like to Play continues in UAE
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Dec 29, 2015 01:47pm
I say Good riddance... Azhar Ali that is..
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Dec 29, 2015 01:47pm
It should have been accepted immediately
What these are guys are trying to prove!!!!There is no shortage of players in our country and by the way he don;t even deserve captaincy and especially for ODI'S.
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Dec 29, 2015 01:48pm
let him go
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Dec 29, 2015 01:49pm
Who needs enemies with friends like these.
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Dec 29, 2015 01:50pm
@naqeeb Resignation should have been accepted with bundle of thanks.
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Dec 29, 2015 01:51pm
Well, he didn't resign on losing to BD and dragging down Pakistan to no.9 in world ranking.
He didn't resign playing under two convicted coaches.
He didn't resign while playing with Akmal brothers who have deliberately under-performed on several occasions to make Pakistan lose.
What a farce!
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Dec 29, 2015 01:53pm
Azhar & Hafeez should immediately be charged with bringing PCB and the game into disrepute. Else the disciplinary issues would keep recurring. For once PCB needs to show some spine.
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Dec 29, 2015 01:53pm
Azhar is right.Infact who want to play with a match fixer caught redhanded.It is bad name for pakistan also in front on International world
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Dec 29, 2015 01:53pm
PCB Mr Sharyar no delay for this drama, accept poor performance of ODI, making union & lobbying and damaging reputation of Pak team to come back in media, he did not show as captain instead of agitator ?
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Dec 29, 2015 01:54pm
Azhar Ali is responding as he never committed any mistake. PCB should let him go. It's totally irrational to object to amir's inclusion as he has already completed his term and apologized to nation for his mistake. Our society and religion teaches us to forgive but we have double standards for others and ourselves. A team captain shouldn't b so unaccommodating.
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Dec 29, 2015 01:54pm
Show him the door along with Hafeez. Azhar is acting as if there is no other crook in the team or management. Or is he upset that Amir is such an amateur that he got caught (and maybe learned from his mistakes) and therefore he is not suitable with the professional crooks.
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Dec 29, 2015 01:55pm
What the hack !! seriously??? What is he trying to potray?? I wish I could be PCB Chairman and could send Hafeez and Azhar home immediately !!
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Dec 29, 2015 01:55pm
Azar is no more than a batsman. He was never a captain-ship material and always been a stopgap arrangement. PCB should say thank-you, accept the resignation and make Malik the captain of ODI team.
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Dec 29, 2015 01:57pm
ACCEPT Azhar resignation undeserving captain and installed Sararz Ahmad as Captain most deserving.
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Dec 29, 2015 02:00pm
Drama Azhar say yes and send Azhar + Hafiz to Home forever. Sarfarz or Fawad Alam is suitable captain.
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Dec 29, 2015 02:00pm
Should have been accepted. It's probably only in third world countries where people are asked to stay after such pathetic performance as is Azhar Ali's.
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Dec 29, 2015 02:01pm
Out. Far less worthy than Amir. He is not the ultimate person who decides on team selection. Pakistan's landscape is littered with such 'holier than thou' individuals. Many with their own ulterior motives.
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Dec 29, 2015 02:04pm
Discipline should never be compromised no matter how good the player is being effected. If PCB has taken a decision to include Amir, all the players MUST follow it. Anybody don`t want to follow it, must be asked to leave immediately.No team, of any sort, should be dependent of one or two individuals.
We can easily find much better players than these two, especially Azhar. He is a total failure and should have been asked to leave after his such low performances
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Dec 29, 2015 02:07pm
Good job Azhar..You are the man of principles.
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Dec 29, 2015 02:09pm
Azhar is a flop captain and Hafeez can't even run between the wickets. They both are good for nothing PCB should rid of these rules breakers.
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Dec 29, 2015 02:10pm
It seems a personal vendetta or personal grudge against aamir that this guy has taken to that level. it is totally unprofessional attitude. He needs rehabilitation or should be shown the way out of the team. PCB, please out this guy from the team and set an example for others! Enough is enough!
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Dec 29, 2015 02:11pm
Waqar younus wants Amir to win 2016 T20 world cup as if the other countries are afraid of him. This is the whole story.
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Dec 29, 2015 02:13pm
These both folks should visit dawn.com and here they both can see public opinion is in favor of young and talented Mohammad Aamir.
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Dec 29, 2015 02:13pm
Azhar resignation should have been accepted and future resignation/s if any
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Dec 29, 2015 02:15pm
Regardless of Amir playing or not. Azar is taking on the PCB and that should not be allowed.
Azar you made your point, now move on or stay at home.
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Dec 29, 2015 02:16pm
what a drama...stop such type of things u stupid senior player...let him play.have u ever realizing what is happening with the Amir bcz of ur such behavior.
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Dec 29, 2015 02:18pm
@PHILOSOPHER (from Japan) No, he is doing drama. Public opinion is in favor of Aamir's inclusion and they both are not aware of what public wants.
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Dec 29, 2015 02:18pm
respect for the man who is sacrificing his personal gains over principles. a rare breed in Pakistan
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Dec 29, 2015 02:19pm
Shaharyar Khan, please grow some cricket balls and drop Azhar Ali and Hafeez from the team. We do not need such politicians in cricket who are there to blackmail rather than play cricket.
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Dec 29, 2015 02:20pm
Let him resign, make Sarfraz the captain and show the door to both Hafeez and Azhar.
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Dec 29, 2015 02:20pm
@DJ:"There is no shortage of players in our country ..."
Thats what Azhar Ali and Hafeez meant. There is no shortage of players then why stick with Aamir?
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Dec 29, 2015 02:20pm
Whats the big deal... I cant understand why a kid (which will always remain under a microscope) is being made such an issue..
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Dec 29, 2015 02:21pm
@Sane He wasn't captain when Akmal brothers were playing in the side.
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Dec 29, 2015 02:21pm
But...wasn't the issue resolved? I read earlier today that Hafeez and Azhar had agreed to train with Aamir. What happened now?
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Dec 29, 2015 02:21pm
I am not in favour of Amir return to i ternational side. But when Azher and Hafeez talk about moral values In that case Azher and Hafeez owe appology to nation and retired from cricket because of their poor performance Against england on Moral grounds. Specially Hafeez who is below avg player and he overrated himself.
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Dec 29, 2015 02:26pm
PCB. Azhar handed it to you in a plate and you didnt take it ....accepting wouldve send the message and also you lose Azhar also. Was a win-win
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Dec 29, 2015 02:26pm
Mr Shaharyar Khan, please act like the Chief of PCB and send a clear message to every member of the team where you stand on discipline and team unity.
If Azhar wants to resign ..PLEASE LET HIM - accept his resignation and appoint Sarfaraz. If i was in your place Mr Chairman both Hafiz and Azhar would be out!!
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Dec 29, 2015 02:28pm
I think both are feeding through Indian because aamir is variety player he fulfill his punishment now he is honorable citizen.
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Dec 29, 2015 02:30pm
Let both of them walk !
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Dec 29, 2015 02:30pm
Saga of Hafize and Azhar will go on, until some stern action is taken by PCB.
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Dec 29, 2015 02:33pm
We are human beings, we commit mistakes knowingly-unknowingly. None on this earth has never committed a mistake. Everyone should have right to correct oneself after realizing mistakes. Pardon is Divine!
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Dec 29, 2015 02:36pm
Such behaviour should not be tolerated- no matter how Azhar performs. PCB is based on bunch of idiots. Such players should be fined and banned.
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Dec 29, 2015 02:36pm
I think both are feeding through indian because aamir is variety player he fulfil his punishement now he is honorable citizen.
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Dec 29, 2015 02:38pm
thought Azhar was a mature person, he totally lost his respect among many
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Dec 29, 2015 02:40pm
During a time when the PCB has suffered multiple set backs, from the lost revenue from the Indian tour, to the recent issue with Yasir Shah, a true captain should have shown a sense of responsibility and spine.
Azhar Ali's act of hitting the PCB and the Pakistan team during such turbulent time poses serious questions to his ability to lead. Misbah is a true diplomat, always chooses the path of least resistance. Azhar on the other hand has created an issue when there is none. This is how teams get divided. Legally, Amir has paid for his crimes, and now he is an equal member of the society. The coach wants him back, Misbah wants him back, most of the team players want him back. Those opposing his return are on the wrong side of the law this time. This is blatant discrimination. Azhar and Hafeez need to go.
As for Ramiz, wasn't he the man who wanted Pakistanis to forget about patriotism and go ahead with the big-3 contract signing in favour of an Indian tour and a few extra dollars?
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Dec 29, 2015 02:47pm
I have gone blue in the face trying to tell people that Slavery was abolished in the 19th Century. There is no concept of "Not accepting resignation" unless there are very limited specified circumstances. People simply don't understand this. If a person wants to walk away, he can after resigning unless it is all one big DRAMA.
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Dec 29, 2015 02:48pm
@sabina khan You remember how you were when you were 18 ? Your parents forgave you a million times, didn't they ?
There you go....
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Dec 29, 2015 02:49pm
..enemies within!!!! what will we do if teams like England,Australia & Newzealand refuse to play with Amir...sack this idiots & start with a clean slate
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Dec 29, 2015 02:52pm
@Bilal Khan what about the public opinion and reputation of paksitan cricket in world circles?
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Dec 29, 2015 02:56pm
PCB makes its own fun.. If some one resigns that means he does not want to play under your conditions .... And they are smart ... They preset resignation would not b accepted n then resign to put pressure....
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Dec 29, 2015 02:56pm
@sabina khan Azhar is right.Infact who want to play with a match fixer caught redhanded.It is bad name for pakistan also in front on International world
YES YOUR POLITICIANS ARE BRINGING THE GOOD FOR THE COUNTRY SIR YOU NEED TO WAKE UP AND SMELL THE COFFEE
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Dec 29, 2015 02:57pm
Let him go if he does not want to fight for country u can't make him
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Dec 29, 2015 03:02pm
PCB please accept his resignation.
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Dec 29, 2015 03:04pm
@sabina khan I can only laugh at your comment.
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Dec 29, 2015 03:04pm
Please, please, please for the love of Pakistan cricket let Azhar Ali go! If anything he can be tried in test matches in this part of the world, but that's it. He's our ODI caprain that is a joke in itself.
Here's a talent score out of 10 for Azhar Ali, Hafeez and Aamir:
Azhar Ali: 3
Hafeez: 5
Aamir: 10
Please let Aamir play in peace!
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Dec 29, 2015 03:04pm
@sabina khan
you said: 'It is bad name for pakistan also in front on International world'.
Lets get one thing straight, the 'international world' that you are talking about doesn't care. They don't even remember anything. They all have their own issues and problems to worry about. We, as Pakistanis, need to know and do the right thing for us, rather than doing the things to look good in the eyes of other countries when quite frankly they don't even care.
However, if you think the world is watching us, which it isn't, then not letting Amir play is illegal. Its a case of discrimination. If we want to move forward as a society, we need to follow the rule of law, not under doing it nor over doing it. Both are equally dangerous.
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Dec 29, 2015 03:07pm
@haris My Dear, Amir was punished and ICC and PCB lifted the ban from him and other two's and now PCB inducted him to the training camp.
I bet you at this stage just bring one player of Amir's caliber.
What he (Amir) has done can not be justified at all but don;t u think he had already been penalized for that by ICC.
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Dec 29, 2015 03:09pm
Just send this guy home permanently.
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Dec 29, 2015 03:09pm
Grow up guys...........
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Dec 29, 2015 03:10pm
They all look all set to perform poorly in T20s tournament, what a mess Pakistani cricket team is.
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Dec 29, 2015 03:11pm
@sabina khan not match fixer. spot fixer. while both are crimes ans unethical, there is a difference.
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Dec 29, 2015 03:11pm
No mistake is bigger than human's heart. No mistake is so big, that cannot be forgiven. If apology comes from one's heart, no one should behave like a heartless. Forget, forgive and move on!
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Dec 29, 2015 03:12pm
There have been almost all teams which have played with those players who were alleged to have links with bookies, cure the disease, not the symptoms if you are honest. This just indicates how divided Pakistani cricket team is and why it is performing poorly.
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Dec 29, 2015 03:13pm
Please accept his resignation, and ask Hafeez to submit his resignation also. There are plenty of average player like Azher and Hafeez, but there is nobody like Amir. He is the only match winning player Pakistan have...and infact his is the best of match winner is present day cricket.
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Dec 29, 2015 03:16pm
@ak a person when reaches 18 years of age is considered an adult and is responsible for his actions,good or bad.
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Dec 29, 2015 03:16pm
Azhar doesnt deserve to be in the ODi team. He should not resign he should be fired.
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Dec 29, 2015 03:18pm
PCB should enforce discipline. Any decision by the board is to be final and accepted by all members. Setting any examples like Hafeez and Azhar can inspire any youngsters to stand and strike against any future policy of the PCB. You cant allow all players to decide and play as per their own rules and regulation. Any one not agree with the decision of the Chairman should step away and go home (simply resign). Boycotting against the training camp and any activity is against the contract and LAW
Azhar Ali performance in the previous series have proven that he is a bad choice for the Captain and in fact being part of the 11 squad. PCB chairman should accept his resignation at the earliest. NO ONE SHOULD USE CRICKET FOR HIS PERSONAL WILL & WISH
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Dec 29, 2015 03:18pm
I swear to GOD Almighty if I get an opportunity speak on TV on this issue, I will put these two on their place. Hafeez and Azher both pathetic and selfish cricket players and both don't know how to bat in one day international both of them lack batting technique and confidence. PCB should have accepted his resignation people of Pakistan would have supported PCB on this stance for once.
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Dec 29, 2015 03:19pm
@sabina khan dont be so naive, plenty of players around the world do all sorts of things and get by because they re not Pakistanis. We are treated under the microscopes of morality. Besides, when someone has already been punished, what else does he do? die?
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Dec 29, 2015 03:19pm
Amir has not joined the team and see the controversy. Imagine when he steps on the field in. Foreign country like Britrain, the British media will have a field day!
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Dec 29, 2015 03:21pm
These things happen when impotents are given the charge to handle important posts. PCB Chairman is behaving like a politition and not like an Administrators. Azhar or Hafeez would have never dared if PCB have Chairman like Imran, Majid or Hafeez Kardar. Wondering if Patron in Chief will have time to ask the Chairman about this mess.
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Dec 29, 2015 03:24pm
@ dj get rid of azar and hafeez i totally agree .
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Dec 29, 2015 03:24pm
damn wrong, accept his resignation please....................
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Dec 29, 2015 03:25pm
I's about time for PCB to show it has a backbone...get rid of Azhar and while at it, Hafeez and Misbah as well. as 80% of fans are in favor of Amir inclusion
We are currently rated 8th , in reality, we are worse than West Indies .
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Dec 29, 2015 03:28pm
Just move on mate. Pakistan needs to rekindle it's fast bowling legacy with the likes of Amir, we can do without the 'holier than thou' stooges.
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Dec 29, 2015 03:34pm
@Zak
Controversy has been created when there is none. However if British tabloid papers even try to exploit Amir and show him in bad light they could easily be sued in British courts. I am sure they are not going to have a field day and risk being sued. Remember the time when Imran Khan publicly said that 'even the best English bowler tampers with the ball' (some people just never change) and Ian Botham took him to court.
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Dec 29, 2015 03:40pm
Send Azhar home immediately. He needs big time rest.
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Dec 29, 2015 03:42pm
@Sane Maybe you want to play with a match fixer, but I guess some people dont.
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Dec 29, 2015 03:48pm
What a kind of player he is? He should have analyzed his performance and stepped down earlier... Such "Safarshis" like Malik, Hafeez and Akmal brothers need to be disposed off on Urgent basis... PCB please do the favor for the BEST INTEREST OF Pakistan Cricket....
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Dec 29, 2015 03:49pm
@sabina khan a player was banned for two matches for showing disrespect to the umpire. Should he be allowed to play after two matches or should not be allowed to play for ever? Crime is a crime, small or big. If that player can play after two matches ban then why not Amir after the period for which he was banned is over?
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Dec 29, 2015 03:49pm
Let him go for good!
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Dec 29, 2015 03:50pm
@DJ What these guys are trying to prove is that people should have some principles and reject corruption. there should be no space in the team for the convicted criminals. I hope you understand!!
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Dec 29, 2015 04:04pm
Go azhar .. we have lot of talent without parchi
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Dec 29, 2015 04:08pm
We should protest against these kinds of dramatics.... those have no any place in team and going to hinder others...
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Dec 29, 2015 04:10pm
@Critic Fair enough then request ICC to remove the Time punishment and ban them for good.
Teach this principle to ICC & PCB.
once the ban is lifted than what the fuss.
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Dec 29, 2015 04:13pm
He was appointed captain ODI team by WY, Mush & Misbah while in Australia. He doesn't deserve to be the captain of the team and as such he should not continue as captain and if doesn't play it wont make any difference to the team.
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Dec 29, 2015 04:16pm
@Ghulam M.Hussain UAE WY, Mush & Misbah wants Azher as captain , instead of most deserving Sarfaraz Ahmed,
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Dec 29, 2015 04:17pm
This just show grouping in Pakistani team and administration.....I dont believe that Azhar is so idealistic about the reputation of Pakistan , his group just dont like the inclusion of Amir who may take a place in the team where they want their own group player...their player does not have the talent which Amir got thats why they are doing this drama....Azhar just from no where become captain of the one day team even though there were many experienced and talented player in the Pakistan team who were far more better then him....its shocking that a player who does not even deserve a spot in the team just became captain of the team
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Dec 29, 2015 04:24pm
I am baffled why PCB is bowing down to mediocre players like Azhar and Hafeez. Even if they were best in the business, we player-power should not be tolerated.
Just let them go with thousand thanks and go for better players of which we have plently.
Just stick to the decision to include Amir in the team. No need to bow down. Pathetic.
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Dec 29, 2015 04:27pm
Should let him go he is not good enough anyway.
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Dec 29, 2015 04:30pm
Please accept this guy resignation. He is the 2nd tuk tuk in our team
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Dec 29, 2015 04:31pm
I hope Azhar read the comments section here and get to know he is not Ricky Ponting for Pakistan!
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Dec 29, 2015 04:35pm
Very disappointed with the attitudes of both these players, not to mention ramiz who cropped up this issue to begin with.
The guy has paid for his crime. It's as simple as that. Politicizing everything is become our national hobby. I am equally disappointed at the way pcb is handling this affair.
Lack of decision making is turning this officially/legally open and shut case into a circus. And there are five clowns in this whole play who, for one reason or the other are just making matters worse namely ramiz, sheryar, sethi, hafeez and Azhar.
Hafeez knows very well that his place in the side is at stakes. Amir has improved his batting and fielding as well. We have seen that in bpl where he has been sent up the order. Hafeez is fighting for his place but in a wrong way.
Let's just put a stop to this nonsense. Pcb should come out with a statement putting a gagging order in place so that they don't open their big mouths in front of the camera.
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Dec 29, 2015 04:40pm
whether or not anyone agree with me i dont care i can tell you Azhar and hafeez dont even deserve place in Pakistan team and they are opposing one guy who served his punishment say sorry to the nation and did well on domestic level to earn his place, there are other big guy like Afridi, Wahab, Irfan, they didnt say one word if they are Ok to play with Amir than why these two useless players, they never protested against crupt police, politicians, rapist, they are getting prices from govt of pakistan on good performance which is also full of cruption, they sharing room with all those people . Waqas younis head coach himself were involved in fixing, wasim Akram, there are other examples why the hell are you against this innocent guy playing with his career.
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Dec 29, 2015 04:41pm
@sabina khan People accross the border will chant slogans against him but with time nobody will talk about his past. He deserves one chance and we can't ruin any youngster's career who is best amongst the best.
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Dec 29, 2015 04:47pm
The incompetence of Azhar is clearly reflected in this decision, I believe that the charge should be given to some one more patriotic and candid.
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Dec 29, 2015 04:51pm
Y r u keeping him through him out what good he has done for....
Some players takes there seat as granted
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Dec 29, 2015 04:52pm
A good opportunity missed by PCB, does he deserve to be in the team
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Dec 29, 2015 04:55pm
Self destruct behavior, soap opera continues.
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Dec 29, 2015 04:58pm
@Talha Yes, you are right charge should be given to Shoaib Malik as he is very sharp in decision making and we badly needs this kind of captain. Azhar is a good player but he is not a good captain. Hafeez is a dead wicket player and he is good for nothing.
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Dec 29, 2015 05:08pm
How long PCB will remain hostage to non-performers and flops? Immediate acceptance of resignations was actually the way forward.
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Dec 29, 2015 05:19pm
let him resign. We do not need him!
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Dec 29, 2015 05:24pm
Total drama. Azhar is failing as ODI captain therefore he tried to resign giving using this drama as an excuse. What Azhar and Hafeez now think of Yasir shah who took a banned drug. What they think of Waqar / Mushie, the coaches. ??
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Dec 29, 2015 05:42pm
Azhar Ali has totally lost it. Please someone make Azhar Ali read the comments on this article, he desperately needs this reality check. He needs to understand that with his below average captaincy, he himself needs a bowler like Amir in his team to increase his chances of winning matches.
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Dec 29, 2015 05:44pm
accept the resignation , as he is not performing in matches.
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Dec 29, 2015 05:46pm
@sabina khan So was Amir, not even being 18 at the time when he committed the crime, considered responsible, was punished and served his time in jail and also paid the price through a Ban of 5 years. After he served the 5 year ban and jail term, the ICC, the very body that had judged him guilty, reinstated him to the game. Amir has paid his price and has redeemed himself. Society can not extract from him beyond his served punishment. He can Not be forever held hostage to his past that was only a brief passing moment in his very young history.
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Dec 29, 2015 05:48pm
Azhar and hafiz are not good enough to be picked for t20 team.we stand to salvage some pride with Amir in the squad
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Dec 29, 2015 06:04pm
Azhar should be relieved from Pakistan team with thanks.
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Dec 29, 2015 06:06pm
PCB as Institution a fail story. Every 2nd day a new drama, WHY these 02 MEN are not accepting the fact that it is ICC who ban Aamir for 5 year, had the ban been for 10 he would have been, if the punishment would have been a HANGING of Aamir it would have been done so far......
He has gone through a his punishment and he deserve a 2nd chance.
Its better Hafeez improve his RUNNING and Azhar solidify his place in team.
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Dec 29, 2015 06:16pm
The main problem appear's to be sharyar Khan, who seem's to be extremely week administrator. Govt: of Pakistan must replace him
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Dec 29, 2015 06:44pm
This average player creating such a big drama. He should justify his own place in the team and then his captaincy. He is looking for excuse. He knows he is useless
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Dec 29, 2015 06:44pm
Again PCB has shown incompetency and weakness.
Why don't you let him resign and make Mali captain of Pakistan team.
PCB should axe Azhar Ali and send him home.
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Dec 29, 2015 06:48pm
No one should be bigger than PCB.
PCB is loosing its dignity & creditability
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Dec 29, 2015 06:48pm
@Sane I believe this is an effort from the mediocres to save their place in the team by showing their importance. We all know they being in the team or not makes no difference. Their replacement should be very handy. But do we have a replacement for Amir? I SAY NO. At this time I think it is in the best interest of the team for Hafeez and specially Azhar to quit with honor. Otherwise these two plyers along with Ramiz will destroy Pakistan cricket. Whatever Yousuf said in his talk show against Ramiz recently was 100% correct. If Ramiz have any honor left he should quit the cricket world.
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Dec 29, 2015 06:50pm
Mr.Shaharyar Azhar and Hafeez are bringing disrepute to Pakistan team.You can stop this DRAMA of theirs.
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Dec 29, 2015 06:51pm
@kamransaeed23@hotmail.com
You are right..
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Dec 29, 2015 06:53pm
Why PCB is so weak,take stern action against both Hafeez and Azhar show them the door.They are not that great players.
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Dec 29, 2015 06:58pm
Mr sharyaar is bent upon destroying Pakistan Cricket. Let Azher and hafeez go if they have objections. Selection committee selects the players not the senior players.
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Dec 29, 2015 07:05pm
Azhar needs to understand that a captain's job is way more than just to participate in the coin-toss or adjust field in the ground. He has shown absolutely no leadership skills and does not deserve to stay as a captain of the ODI format.
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Dec 29, 2015 07:11pm
PCB has missed golden opportunity to correct their mistake which they made by making Azhar ODI captain.
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Dec 29, 2015 07:13pm
I Wonder what he would have done if resignation is accepted.
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Dec 29, 2015 07:14pm
Why are you so weak again st players' power?
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Dec 29, 2015 07:17pm
Mr.Shaharyar you are incompetent person or too old to handle the situation.
Both Hafeez and Azhar are blackmailing you,they are working on their agenda.
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Dec 29, 2015 07:18pm
An other blunder by Chairman.
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Dec 29, 2015 07:19pm
Both Hafeez and Azhar should stop this drama now,...........
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Dec 29, 2015 07:20pm
Sooner they let Azhar and Hafeez go, better it is for Cricket. Their dramma will never end, it will be one thing after another and PCB shouldn't stand for it. They should at-least know their fan base if they have any. I am not seeing a whole lot of love for them among-st the nation.
Hafeez shouldn't forget he couldn't play one over of Amir in BPL.
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Dec 29, 2015 07:20pm
Flop batsman, flop captain,good riddance!
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Dec 29, 2015 07:26pm
Why do we need ICC to destroy any good cricketers in pakistan that seems a threat when we have our own people within our team willing to slit each other throat for power and money Azharr ali should prove that he is even half of a matchange winnet than Amir is ? It sad to see ee have people like him hijack our cricket team and call the shots from who will play and who will not Ashamed of Pcb more for promoting this drama they should accept.his recognition and send him home.
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Dec 29, 2015 07:34pm
@Ayesha
So you are happy to support a convicted criminal against someone who displays integrity and is willing to give up a position of honour and respect???
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Dec 29, 2015 07:36pm
PCB can end this drama in one shot if they want. Let Azhar leave, we dont need such impatient people in team.
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Dec 29, 2015 07:43pm
It is perfect time to clean up cricket,those who want "my way or...."let them go. It will take a couple of years to rebuild the team, at least it will have players who want to play.
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Dec 29, 2015 07:44pm
Resignation of a player should never be rejected because, after that he becomes a reluctant player helping opponent to win.
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Dec 29, 2015 07:44pm
These modern cricketers are ANGELS - Azhar Ali is one of them. PCB: please accept his resignation. Thank you.
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Dec 29, 2015 07:48pm
Dude get a life, you are lucky to be back in the ODI team, plus double luck you were appointed captain.
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Dec 29, 2015 07:51pm
Way back a fast bowler was included in the team which the then captain Fazal Mehmood did not like. So he let this fast bowler bowl from one end continuously which ended the bowler's career in cricket. Azar may do so to "finish" Amir for good!.
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Dec 29, 2015 07:52pm
Absolutely 100% agreement with Ayesha, you hit it right on the nail. Why let overpaid and overrated deadly twins to hijack Pak cricket. Azhar ashamed Pakistan in Bangladesh( no offense, BD were a better team) but Azhar captaincy much to be desired to say the least. Azhar had no clue and then failed again against England. The series against Zimbabwe was won with Sarfraz leading the side in 3rd ODI. PCB must install Shoaib Malik as captain and let him keep Amir under his wing.
Please, please ,please accept Azhar recognition and put him out of his misery , we don't need him, we don't want him , good riddance. Period.
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Dec 29, 2015 07:53pm
Pak test bowler Yasir Shah has been suspended from international cricket for allegedly using a prohibited drug. This has brought disrepute and a bad name for Pakistan. Will Hafeez and Azhar boycott him and stay away from the team and training camp per their own standards ? If they don't, then they are hypocrites or did we alread
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Dec 29, 2015 07:56pm
Let him and all others go who do not maintain discipline and follow the policies of their employer. Today if I do not listen to my boss, he will me out and hire some one else. Do not ever think that you are not irreplaceable. Everyone is. I would request PCB to tighten screws on these kind of players and just kick them out of the team. We do not need players whose egos are bigger than the game.
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Dec 29, 2015 07:59pm
@mohammad iqbal winning not in my name , rather lose by honesty and values than win , so what's the difference between pcb and amir then ?
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Dec 29, 2015 08:03pm
Charge of ODI should be handed over to Shoib Malik ASAP, otherwise there is going to be lot of tension within the team, particularly if AA as usual will not be able to perform as a batsman and as all of us know how good a captain he is.
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Dec 29, 2015 08:09pm
@sabina khan Totally agree with you. The people supporting Amir are those who see nothing wrong with selling their country for money. The stance that he has already been punished for his infringement of law. Agree, he has been imprisoned for violating English law and he has been ban for breaking ICC code. But he has not been punished for maligning Pakistan, simply because our legislatures don't think it to be a crime.
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Dec 29, 2015 08:15pm
It's very disheartening & unforgiving of some senior players for Amir who was a teenager when Captain Salman and Asif polluted him with match-fixing; Amir has apologized and accepted his mistake in grace with jail term and suspension period served and ICC / PCB has now allowed him to come; we the pride Pakistani nation have forgiven him as it was not his fault. But if some senior Pakistani players have issues & continue to with unforgiving attitude, then Amir should consider to call off Pakistan cricket. We should facilitate him, some of us overseas could sponsor to pave his way to County Cricket in Britain or Australia as his new cricket home; let we sponsor him to get citizenship of those countries eventually due to unforgiving attitude at home; Amir will be in their national teams and create his name in the world as a bowler who surpassed great Waseem Akram.
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Dec 29, 2015 08:15pm
@sameer Very well said Sameer. The looser taking advantage of this situation. If he was in top form I doubt, he would have resigned. They need to work hard and play for pakistan.
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Dec 29, 2015 08:16pm
Not sure why the courts are even considering cases against Amir... wouldn't this count as "double jeopardy" - the guy already penalized and served his punishment. How can a court take the case against the same crime again???
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Dec 29, 2015 08:19pm
Continued/- or, let's have TV Anchors run a nation wide poll, and if we the pride Pakistani nation need Amir with 90% exceeding vote, then the PCB should throw those unforgiving senior players out of the window for having such an attitude in national Cricket Team despite repeated requests from our respected PCB Chairman Shehryar Khan.
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Dec 29, 2015 08:22pm
@Sawar , well of course Pakistan 124th out of 175 countries for corruption, regardless of that, don't forget, he was bought to justice in England and served his punishment, released early for good behavior, they don't fool around there and they also recognize in giving the youngster a chance to redeem himself . But the likes of you really don't understand that part, for goodness sake, it also in Islam to forgive and forget...so who are you to blow against the wind?
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Dec 29, 2015 08:25pm
Azhar don't even deserve to be in the one day team let alone as a captain. And PCB rejected the resignation?
What an opportunity missed by PCB.
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Dec 29, 2015 08:32pm
If PCB continuously hunt the new talent then these useless attitude players such as Hafeez and Azhar will not do any politics and dramas
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Dec 29, 2015 08:57pm
Please accept the two's resignation wish them good luck and make Wahab the captain or bring Yonis back. These two knows they will be out of the team soon anyways.
They are just trying to make their stay in the team longer. Let them go please
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Dec 29, 2015 09:19pm
Azhar is an excellent Test Cricket player not a good player for limited over games.
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Dec 29, 2015 09:22pm
Amir paid his dues for his mistake. We should now move on and forgive and forget. Those who profess to be pure should look inside them
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Dec 29, 2015 09:48pm
I am sorry but Azhar Ali doesn't seem to get it. It is the fundamental right of Muhammad Amir to don the colors of Pakistan. Constitutionally, Article 13 protects against double jeopardy or double punishment for a singular crime. Amir committed a crime, was apprehended, suffered the ignominy associated with it. Now, he is a free man, see we hate the crime not the man, this is not something personal. Amir deserves the right to serve Pakistan cricket. Previously, people like Shane Warne have been caught taking diuretics, were banned and later rehabilitated. The same guy won laurels for Aussies. This stance adopted by Azhar and Hafiz is naive. They have good intentions but they do not have any moral or legal case. If this man wants to stand down, be it. PCB should get rid of average people like Azhar Ali, shame on him.
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Dec 29, 2015 09:51pm
Maybe PCB should accept the resignation. The captain should be more understanding and have long term vision which Azhar is lacking by these actions.
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Dec 29, 2015 09:57pm
Amir deserves a chance I am sure it will become difficult for other players to
mainuplate win or loss When they want.
Because Amir is a game changer.
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Dec 29, 2015 10:43pm
If people want to leave, then let them Mohammad amir has earned more respect due to his cricket then the people in question who are wanting to resign..Remember, Pakistan is a bowling team, batting has and is not our strong points, so those whom want to leave, let them. Amir is the future of Pakistan bowling, which has been lacking and the quicker we get him in, the better for other youngsters..PCB should lead from the front, Amir either stays or those who do not like it can leave..pakistan is big enough to find 2 or 3 fresh batsmen im sure!
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Dec 29, 2015 10:55pm
Those who made sure to keep Amir away from the previous World Cup are now trying again through Ramiz, Sikandar Bakht, Hafeez and Azhar to still keep him away. We must demand a JIT to find out their motives. Once the links to their motives are established then all four should be handed severe punishments. I do not see any logical or moral reasons why these four are opposing Amir. On the other hand rightly or wrongly stop all channels through which these four guys make their earnings from cricket then we will see what happens to their honesty and integrity.
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Dec 29, 2015 11:08pm
Both Azhar and Hafeez should not be selected and resignation of Azhar should be accepted without any delay. They are blackmailing PCB.
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Dec 29, 2015 11:11pm
When it happened in Indian cricket, it was the end of career for Mohammad Azharuddin and Ajay Jadeja. Both were talented. But some lines are not meant to be crossed. And that gave a stern message to everyone.
If PCB allows them now, expect some more being involved in similar scams in the future.
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Dec 30, 2015 12:09am
@sabina khan Amir accepted he made an error in judgement and he was punished for it. He served his time. He has been cleared by ICC. He deserves a 2nd chance.
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Dec 30, 2015 12:27am
It is not just the anarchy or lack of speedy just it is the lost opportunity by the so called learned and experienced people. The image of fair process is as important as the process itself. If the management exercises the implementation discipline then the impact could be far reaching. This was a perfect opportunity not to succumb to the pressure of players but the invisible behind it. It appears that instead of letting go of the unruly players it is PCB boss who will resign. This is a high time to show these player door. It is just not their version of truth and patriotism which everyone needs to buy. Let Hafeez and Azhar go if not in this episode then by setting a performance guideline. I am 100% sure that they are recidivist and will exploit this blackmail again. Mr. Khan you may be a wise man but sometimes you have to be assertive for the larger good.
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Dec 30, 2015 12:57am
I thought Azhar was always non-political but my impression was wrong. He is playing the pure politics on behalf of others.
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Dec 30, 2015 12:59am
@Bilal Khan the same public that lives in their sick corrupt pathetic country and doesn't see the damage done on the international stage, it's when they play international teams and the world looks down on you that's when you know what respect and dignity is, not that any of you would understand, living in the most overglorified , hypocrite, corrupt nation on the planet. you don't have to deal with international crowds.
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Dec 30, 2015 01:08am
@sabina khan the only thing giving Pakistan a bad name right now are azhar ali and Mohammed hafeez.
The Icc cleared Amir it's a farce if he isn't allowed to play and a joke that those two think they have a right to punish Amir further.
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Dec 30, 2015 01:14am
Azhar just jumped from being no one to the top hated sportsman in Pakistan. Well done drama queen. Show this commitment in your batting
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Dec 30, 2015 02:59am
Amir has served his punishment for deliberately bowling no-balls and accepting corrupt payments. And if cricket is his livelihood, then if any franchise team wants to employ him as a cricketer and pay him handsomely to do so, then so be it.
The bigger question is whether he should be allowed to don the green jersey of Pakistan.
Playing for your country is the ultimate honour for any sportsman. To dishonour that and bring shame upon 180 Million people is very different to serving time in prison for accepting money from a bookie.
If you allow someone that dishonoured Pakistan cricket, like Amir did, back into the team, then you are effectively opening the floodgates to allow bookies to approach even younger cricketers and try to corrupt them.
Maybe we need to have a Zero tolerance policy in such matters - but given the psyche of the country and the PCB's reluctance over the last 30 years to ignore match-fixing, ball tampering and other indiscretions, we are somewhat stuffed now.
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Dec 30, 2015 03:04am
What you are talking about KIWIS, all their players are involved with game fixing, but they will have no punishment or jail time being white. All the players playing in Indian IPL are involved with bribes, game fixing and gambling. Good news that most of the Pakistan players stayed out of IPL.
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Dec 30, 2015 03:12am
What drama. Some of these cricketers are pretending to be of the highest moral character as if they have never done anything wrong in life. Yes Amir did wrong, but he at least admitted it, had punishment and has attended rehabilitation. Lets close this chapter. No need to make any drama out of it.
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Dec 30, 2015 03:20am
May be Both Azhar and Hafeez doing what being asked from them by PCB to show higher level of ethics. Its just a scam. Amir will be doing well, once he take more than 5 wickets and show his talent, he will be the game changer.
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Dec 30, 2015 03:43am
What these two are afraid from? Or they just trying to making advance excuse for failures? Don't we all make mistakes? Show us anyone who never commit mistake? Be optimistic and leave it for future, you play your sports and let Amir play his sports, is In it we call cricket is a game of sportsman spirit? Or it is just some personal feelings from these couple? You play cricket for nation if nation will to accept and justice allow Amir to restart, we all must accept. Change a person by your good gesture.
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Dec 30, 2015 03:49am
PCB should accept resignations of any player.
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Dec 30, 2015 03:58am
@Sane That was his first tour as captain with a new look team, you want him sacked after 1 tour, where he was our highest scorer ?
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Dec 30, 2015 04:14am
oh not again ! please accept his resignation and clean the team for cricket !
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Dec 30, 2015 04:16am
@sabina khan really ?
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Dec 30, 2015 04:47am
His resignation should have been accepted, here again Cricket Board has demonstrated its weakness which will result in making more splinter groups. Anyway how come he became a blue eyed boy for the board initially he was not even considered fit for one day format.
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Dec 30, 2015 04:47am
Let him go, Azhar is not a captain material at all...
Sarfraz is a the real captain who had won U19 world cup for Pakistan as Captain.
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Dec 30, 2015 05:07am
What a fuss from less competents
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Dec 30, 2015 05:26am
Even Pakistan court has no objection, there is no legal footing for Azhar/Hafiz to oppose. Both should consider legal consideration before any emotional reaction.
If both keep on insisting then PCB should take disciplinary action rather than being apologetic.
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Dec 30, 2015 05:42am
@sabina khan Azhar and Hafeez has taken Pakistan so much down that they would need qualifiers in ODI and T20 with Associate nations.Afghanistan and Pakistan ODI rankings are matching at moment.Unless you don't understand cricket please reserve your opinion.
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Dec 30, 2015 05:44am
@Cricketfan Who knows Pakistan team is deliberately made to lose by players like Azhar Ali and Hafeez in line up? Have any one seen how many time does the duo failed against England in last series in ODI and T20.
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Dec 30, 2015 06:36am
@Afzal hussain hope amir will be a future captain of pakistan team
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Dec 30, 2015 06:48am
Why make so much fuss about Azhar Ali. Replace with a youngster.
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Dec 30, 2015 07:11am
I don't know why people have become so intolerant. Just like you guys commenting here, Azhar has the right to have an opinion. Azhar stood for what he believes in and instead of creating a fuss, acted like a gentleman and tendered his resignation. Whats wrong in having an opinion.
I ask everyone here. If you are working, and a colleague is convicted and sent to jail for a crime, after serving his sentence, would you be polite enough and ask your employer to hire him again? If he is hired, would you be working with him in the same manner as colleagues or will your behaviour towards that person be different? Can someone please answer???
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Dec 30, 2015 07:30am
why worry about Azhar? we are better of without him. And Hafeez.??? he had his days, even Afghanistan's Shehzad has better average then Hafeez. So why worry. Just let them go please.
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Dec 30, 2015 09:16am
@Hashim Did you stopped watching cricket after Srinivasan became ICC Chairman and he along with his family son in law didn't even go to prison though indicted by Indian Supreme court.So is he crime free? Hold on forgot he had money and political power to protect him which Amir and rest didn't had.Before looking at others,just watch at yourself.
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Dec 30, 2015 09:20am
This is THE TIME for forgiveness and putting personal ego on the back burner. Folks we have just lost Yasir Shah for indefinite period. This is the time to bring Mohammad Amir along with Mohammad Asif back in the team. They both have paid the price for their stupidity. We are lacking firepower, we can not rely only on Mohammad Irfan as there is no one else to provide the support he need. Stop this drama and get on the same page Azhar and Hafeez. If ICC can play dirty so can we.
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Dec 30, 2015 09:40am
Guys show some compassion and forgiveness and please do not take a high moral ground. I wish both these cricketers show the same feelings for everyone in the society involved in illegal things like corruption, bribery, land grabbing, illegal money making etc. I am not condoning the behavior of Amir but he has confessed to his mistake and has taken his punishment. Forgive him please and think about the country.
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Dec 30, 2015 10:18am
Now that Azhar Ali has come out with his feelings about
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Dec 30, 2015 01:45pm
Comments below are strictly considering Pakistan's image as a country:
Shame on the PCB to not have a strategy to integrate Amir into the team.
Shame on Azhar Ali (does not even deserve a place in the team) to go outside the communication protocol and get media involved vs. discussing his concerns with PCB.
Amir has already served his punishment. If the PCB or players did not want him to play, they should have not included him in the camp from the beginning. Never heard about someone who has served his punishment being continuously punished. He was a kid that made a mistake and deserves compassion, empathy, and forgiveness irrespective of whether he plays or not. The PCB/players should decide soon and let the poor guy live his life with dignity.
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Dec 30, 2015 02:02pm
@Sane ...If Azhar were in BD, INd or SL he couldn't get chance to play for national team.
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Dec 30, 2015 02:08pm
One more reason. Azhar Ali can't face any ball more than 125 km/hour. Muhammad Amir to difficult to handle.
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Dec 30, 2015 02:15pm
Not only accept his resignation he should also be banned from cricket at all levels. Wonder how he become captain when he does not have the sense of proportion to gauge the importance and value of nation first, team spirit and leadership qualities.
Badra Malik | http://hkvsafg.t20worldcup-2016.com/team-list
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Dec 30, 2015 03:22pm
@D_H
very well said
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Dec 30, 2015 03:22pm
very well said
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Dec 30, 2015 03:28pm
Hafiz and Azhar are not the best players in the country, I am surprised why the chairman of PCB is not just letting Azhar go. He is not a very exciting player and he has done well as a captain either.
Please accept his resignation.
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Dec 30, 2015 03:30pm
Amir has the right to make a living and he is much more exciting player to watch than these two jokers. His resignatio should have been accepted in a heart beat
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Dec 31, 2015 01:59am
@altaf ya , and that's convincing. lol
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Dec 31, 2015 03:30am
All these " resignees" posing to be the moral brigade are actually loosers cum who are afraid of having another talented lad in the team to compete for a spot in it.
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Dec 31, 2015 08:36am
Accept Azhar Ali resignation. He just demonstrated he cannot handle small issues or as captain. Solving disagreement via press is not how a good captain manages his team. Azhar should next standup for lifetime ban on players caught with illegal bowling action and doping and politicians looting countries wealth.
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Dec 31, 2015 10:23am
He is good enough for test cricket and should be excluded from t20 and ODI format.He is very good at giving away dud balls in these format of the game.
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Dec 31, 2015 11:17am
just play for your own name and achieve for country, boy
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