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Pakistan's inquiry committee report
Waqar 'shocked' at player punishments
March 10, 2010
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Waqar Younis, Pakistan's incoming coach, has expressed "shock" at the clean-up operation in Pakistan which saw the PCB ban and fine seven leading players. Waqar is due to arrive next week in Lahore from Sydney to take over from Intikhab Alam and prepare Pakistan's defense of the World Twenty20 title in the Caribbean in April-May.
He will arrive now preparing to deal with the repercussions of the board's decision to hand out year-long bans to Rana Naved-ul-Hasan and Shoaib Malik and open-ended ones to Younis Khan and Mohammad Yousuf.
Of immediate concern will be the unavailability of Rana and Malik from the World Twenty20 squad; both have been key performers in the format in the past and Malik was in charge of the side that finished runners-up in the 2007 World Twenty20.
In the longer-term Waqar may well have to do without Younis and Yousuf in the Test side, a worrying prospect for a batting side that has failed to cross 350 more than twice in their last 16 innings, often with both of them present.
"It's a huge shock for me definitely," Waqar told Cricinfo. "I want to speak to the board about it to get more details on it before saying more, but it is definitely a big step."
Waqar was part of the touring set-up in Australia, appointed as a bowling and fielding coach for the series. That was his second stint in a coaching position with the Pakistan side, after spending nearly a year with the team and Bob Woolmer in 2006 as a bowling coach.
Though he has spoken to the chairman since about the tour, he wasn't called to the inquiry committee sittings. According to the PCB's release, he did submit a report which the inquiry took into account.
"It is a big step the board has taken and I hope they have solid evidence for taking the actions that they have taken," Waqar said. "All evidence must be there and they must have spoken to a lot of people for this. Once a player is banned it is a label you have put on him so it is a big thing."
Osman Samiuddin is Pakistan editor of Cricinfo
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Pakistan editor Osman spent the first half of his life pretending he discovered reverse swing with a tennis ball half-covered with electrical tape. The second half of his life was spent trying, and failing, to find spiritual fulfillment in the world of Pakistani advertising and marketing. The third half of his life will be devoted to convincing people that he did discover reverse swing. And occasionally writing about cricket. And learning mathematics.
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Rectifying errors is a good thing for the future of pakistan cricket.But the most odd thing is the ban of the key players.It is shocking! I am so sorry abt Younis khan,and yousuf.Younis khan is a good gentleman with a sweet smile always in his face whether in winnig or losing.yousuf is a talented master.Pakistan will suffer that loss.They may fill the void with young blood,but the experience they miss is unachievable.
Posted by msshohag on (March 14 2010, 05:53 AM GMT)i am sorry about abdul raazzq becoz he is playing, but what about shoaib malik, he is a good middle ordar batsman and imran nazir is a dengerous opening batsman
Posted by msshohag on (March 14 2010, 05:49 AM GMT)before giving such kind of punishment pcb should think about yousuf, younis khan, and other player also that what they gave in past. pcb can punish them another way but not terminate from all format of game. pcb made a team for wprld cup t20 without repleacing imran nazir, abdul razzaq. will pak able to make a good team without a all rounder loke abdul razzaq. pak should think more about team formation before t20 if they want to take world cup again.
Posted by hank on (March 13 2010, 04:02 AM GMT)It is well known fact that PCB always mistreats it's best players all the time and it dating back as far as Mohammad Brothers , Asif Iqbal, Zaheer Abbas , Wasim Akram, Amir Sohail,Waqar Younis, Jawed Miandad , just to name the few and don't forget our Wicketkeepers , Rashid latif, Moin Khan and list goes on , Pakistan cricket has always used it's players and will always use them in the future , I guess you are only as good as yesterday , and what have done for me lately concept , I wish the best to the future cricket players who will show their loyalty to the country but whether we show that back or not , it is wait to be seen....Good Luck...
Posted by Rajesh.NJ on (March 11 2010, 18:21 PM GMT)You are wrong, Waqar...the only thing that could be described as "shocking" in Pakistan cricket is only if there aren't any uncertainties in the way the run the game :-)
Posted by raat420 on (March 11 2010, 18:14 PM GMT)What are you offering Waqar in his first stint as coach. 10 month old babies and then when he loses you will blame him for the loss. PCB is the only sacred cow protected by the fools living in glass houses. Wow the priorities are being lost here!!!
Posted by raat420 on (March 11 2010, 18:10 PM GMT)This is the respect you get if you play for Pakistan and serve for so many years? Then you say why people are not faithful to the country? Because the worst people are ruling this unfortunate country, get rid of them then Pakistan will be livable.
Posted by DangerousDave on (March 11 2010, 15:45 PM GMT)PCB has just put Pak cricket back by 10 years.
Posted by shabeebhussain786 on (March 11 2010, 15:25 PM GMT)the pakistan board is doing comedy (joke) players are not joker to come for play when they call and go out wen the ban mind it pak is know going to play like wetindies when they play without senior players
Posted byHa ha ha.. Do you guys really believe that PCB did this for good cause.??? Its just an PCB world famous act to prove themselves as the disciplinary committee.BELIEVE ME GUYS. Younis and Yousuf BANS WILL BE REMOVED AFTER ONE YEAR. This is just an act. BELIEVE ME.