"Champions Trophy 2017 has greater impact on Pakistan than the 1992 World Cup" : Aaqib Javed

[Abdullah719]

"Champions Trophy 2017 has greater impact on Pakistan than the 1992 World Cup" : Aaqib Javed

ISLAMABAD - Former Test cricketer and one of the heroes of the 1992 World Cup winning squad Aqib Javed has said that winning the Champions Trophy is more worthy than winning the 1992 World Cup.

Talking to The Nation, Aqib said Pakistan cricket was in dire need of winning something big to keep the flame burning. “For the last several years, international cricket is not being played in Pakistan, but the Champions Trophy meant a lot to Pakistan. Trust me, being the member of 1992 World Cup winning squad, I can easily claim that Champions Trophy has greater impact on Pakistan keeping in mind prevailing circumstances. Pakistan cricket needs rivalry to keep the hopes of entire nation alive and nothing can satisfy Pakistani nation than playing the big final against arch-rivals India and winning it was the historic achievement.”

The former cricketer said he saw the same fear factor on Indians faces during the Champions Trophy, which they had in 1990s of facing Pakistan and losing. “That fear factor was missing since long, but Pakistani players not only managed to revive that factor, but also completely outclassed Indians in every department of the game. Cricket is changing fast and one has to adapt the fast changing scenario to keep the spectators’ interest in the game. I can easily claim that T20 is future of cricket, as people don’t have time to watch Test cricket or even One-Day Internationals, as it also takes almost the entire day but T20 is gaining popularity with each passing day.

“The leagues in different countries have been playing significant role in taking cricket to new levels. The major leagues are being played just like baseball or basketball leagues. I can easily say that after Indian Premier League (IPC), the Pakistan Super League (PSL) is the second best league in the world and I must give credit of it to Najam Sethi, whose brave decision of starting the PSL and holding the second edition’s final in Lahore helped a lot in not only promoting cricket in Pakistan but also helped in reviving international cricket here,” he added.

Aqib said the PSL has proved very beneficial for Pakistan cricket, as soon after its first edition, it gave Pakistan cricket a number of quality players and soon after the second edition, a number of youngsters not only played for Pakistan, but also played major role in helping the country in lifting the Champions Trophy.

He said: “We have to bring back the city-to-city rivalry to save future of Pakistan cricket. It will not only help produce quality players but also ensure a healthy competition for places.”

Lauding the World XI tour to Pakistan, he said: “Everybody, who knows ABC of cricket, must acknowledge the fact that the World XI coming to Pakistan is not an ordinary one. Each and every player is a world class and known to every cricket lover in the world, so credit goes to Najam Sethi for bringing the best in the world in Pakistan.

“After the World XI tour, Sri Lanka will visit Pakistan and then the West Indies. I must give credit to Sri Lankan Board for again helping Pakistan cricket, as I was in the bus when Sri Lankan team was attacked in Lahore in 2009. I saw Sri Lankan players got injured, and it is very kind of them for sending their team to Pakistan. It is highly laudable gesture by the Lankan team and board. Pakistan also helped Sri Lankans and others during hard times, but Lankans also proved that they are true friends,” Aqib concluded.

http://nation.com.pk/sports/06-Sep-2017/champions-trophy-win-more-worthy-than-1992-world-cup-aqib

 

[waleed88]

ISLAMABAD - Former Test cricketer and one of the heroes of the 1992 World Cup winning squad Aqib Javed has said that winning the Champions Trophy is more worthy than winning the 1992 World Cup.

Talking to The Nation, Aqib said Pakistan cricket was in dire need of winning something big to keep the flame burning. “For the last several years, international cricket is not being played in Pakistan, but the Champions Trophy meant a lot to Pakistan. Trust me, being the member of 1992 World Cup winning squad, I can easily claim that Champions Trophy has greater impact on Pakistan keeping in mind prevailing circumstances. Pakistan cricket needs rivalry to keep the hopes of entire nation alive and nothing can satisfy Pakistani nation than playing the big final against arch-rivals India and winning it was the historic achievement.”

The former cricketer said he saw the same fear factor on Indians faces during the Champions Trophy, which they had in 1990s of facing Pakistan and losing. “That fear factor was missing since long, but Pakistani players not only managed to revive that factor, but also completely outclassed Indians in every department of the game. Cricket is changing fast and one has to adapt the fast changing scenario to keep the spectators’ interest in the game. I can easily claim that T20 is future of cricket, as people don’t have time to watch Test cricket or even One-Day Internationals, as it also takes almost the entire day but T20 is gaining popularity with each passing day.

“The leagues in different countries have been playing significant role in taking cricket to new levels. The major leagues are being played just like baseball or basketball leagues. I can easily say that after Indian Premier League (IPC), the Pakistan Super League (PSL) is the second best league in the world and I must give credit of it to Najam Sethi, whose brave decision of starting the PSL and holding the second edition’s final in Lahore helped a lot in not only promoting cricket in Pakistan but also helped in reviving international cricket here,” he added.

Aqib said the PSL has proved very beneficial for Pakistan cricket, as soon after its first edition, it gave Pakistan cricket a number of quality players and soon after the second edition, a number of youngsters not only played for Pakistan, but also played major role in helping the country in lifting the Champions Trophy.

He said: “We have to bring back the city-to-city rivalry to save future of Pakistan cricket. It will not only help produce quality players but also ensure a healthy competition for places.”

Lauding the World XI tour to Pakistan, he said: “Everybody, who knows ABC of cricket, must acknowledge the fact that the World XI coming to Pakistan is not an ordinary one. Each and every player is a world class and known to every cricket lover in the world, so credit goes to Najam Sethi for bringing the best in the world in Pakistan.

“After the World XI tour, Sri Lanka will visit Pakistan and then the West Indies. I must give credit to Sri Lankan Board for again helping Pakistan cricket, as I was in the bus when Sri Lankan team was attacked in Lahore in 2009. I saw Sri Lankan players got injured, and it is very kind of them for sending their team to Pakistan. It is highly laudable gesture by the Lankan team and board. Pakistan also helped Sri Lankans and others during hard times, but Lankans also proved that they are true friends,” Aqib concluded.

http://nation.com.pk/sports/06-Sep-2017/champions-trophy-win-more-worthy-than-1992-world-cup-aqib

Thank you!!! Its time to move on from 1992

 

[Hitman]

Rubbish! Champions Trophy is a tournament that has been on the verge of being scrapped for a few years now, that's how prestigious it is. An ODI World Cup win is almost equivalent to an abroad Test series victory against one of the better Test playing nations.

 

[Mp812]

Champions trophy is equivalent to what used to be Benson & Hedges World Championship of Cricket in the 1980s/ 90s.
http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8533/scorecard/65731/India-vs-Pakistan-Final
By winning the 2017 CT by defeating one can say the 1985 final defeat was avenged by Pakistan.
However, World cup victory has its own impact. The impact the 1983 World cup had on India, the impact of 1992 on Pakistan and 1996 on SL cannot be compared to Champions trophies or T20 World cups.
The only country on whom World cups probably have no impact anymore are Australia who have won it like 4 times and now it seems like routine tournament for them ( or Germany/Brazil for that matter in soccer).

 

[Abdullah719]

Rubbish! Champions Trophy is a tournament that has been on the verge of being scrapped for a few years now, that's how prestigious it is. An ODI World Cup win is almost equivalent to an abroad Test series victory against one of the better Test playing nations.

I think he's talking about what they mean for the nation, rather than the status of the trophies. No one doubts that the World Cup is more prestigious.

 

[the Great Khan]

Rubbish! Champions Trophy is a tournament that has been on the verge of being scrapped for a few years now, that's how prestigious it is. An ODI World Cup win is almost equivalent to an abroad Test series victory against one of the better Test playing nations.

he's right. When we won in 1992 although during the tournament it was a surprise, it wasnt overall. We were on of the best odi teams around and had been wining trophies since 1986. The team was in a bit of a transition but ultimately knew how to win. The current team ,lets face it, was expected to get hammered. But the way the lads turned things around reminds me of Sharjah 1986. I hope we can take the confidence from that victory forward..this win meant so much more.

 

[Cuts_and_cuts_hard]

Lol not even close

 

[Cuts_and_cuts_hard]

he's right. When we won in 1992 although during the tournament it was a surprise, it wasnt overall. We were on of the best odi teams around and had been wining trophies since 1986. The team was in a bit of a transition but ultimately knew how to win. The current team ,lets face it, was expected to get hammered. But the way the lads turned things around reminds me of Sharjah 1986. I hope we can take the confidence from that victory forward..this win meant so much more.

It was a more surprising win for sure. That doesn't mean it had a greater impact. 1992 inspired a whole generation and saw the rise of Wasim and Inzi who would carry our team for the next decade.

It remains to be seen if we can say the same for members of this team. It's possible but I doubt it. It's a premature statement.

 

[the Great Khan]

It was a more surprising win for sure. That doesn't mean it had a greater impact. 1992 inspired a whole generation and saw the rise of Wasim and Inzi who would carry our team for the next decade.

It remains to be seen if we can say the same for members of this team. It's possible but I doubt it. It's a premature statement.

i have to disagree to an extent, wasim had already been playing for seven years. As a youngster groiwng up it did inspire us but we were already on the journey. For me the sharjah chukka inspired us more. But yes 92 did inspire a generation and this tea is on the cusp of doing the same.

 

[Corridor of Uncertainty]

I think it's great Pakistan hasn't played any cricket since Champions trophy. Gives them that much more time to milk it for all it's worth.

There is the small matter of a test drubbing in NZ/Aus and poor ranking in tests/ODIs to be aware of - but why worry about that when we have the 'fear factor and the most 'talented' team in the world.

Former cricketers are a bit of a joke - all trying to share in the glory when the team is up and come down hard when the team is down.

In that respect, I have more time for Amir Sohail - yes surprise surprise! - went against the tide when Pakistan was winning. At least it is something off the beaten track.