"Division two is not my level to play in the National T20 Cup" : Salman Butt

[SensiblePakFan]

Reports in the Pakistan media that Salman Butt has refused to captain the Central Punjab second XI after he was told he was told by the coach, Shahid Anwar that there was no place for him in the first XI.

Thoughts?

 

[Kaddy]

Reports in the Pakistan media that Salman Butt has refused to captain the Central Punjab second XI after he was told he was told by the coach, Shahid Anwar that there was no place for him in the first XI.

Thoughts?

Good step by Mr. Shahid Anwar. Now i am hopeful that he will be a decent coach.

On the other hand, i don't know what Salman Butt was thinking. Why should he be in first xi of national t20 cup.
Even if we forget about his past and his age, he is not a t20 player and we all have seen that in the last PSL.

In fact he should not be part of first xi of Central Punjab in Quaid-e-Azam trophy.

That spot should be given to someone like Abdullah Shafiq.

 

[hitthestump]

Reports in the Pakistan media that Salman Butt has refused to captain the Central Punjab second XI after he was told he was told by the coach, Shahid Anwar that there was no place for him in the first XI.

Thoughts?

Hope it's true! I would think we'd be getting close to sealing the nail in his career so we can finally stop hearing about this man. Salman is generally unpleasant and i wouldn't be surprised if this is an accurate retelling of events.

 

[Shaka81]

Reports in the Pakistan media that Salman Butt has refused to captain the Central Punjab second XI after he was told he was told by the coach, Shahid Anwar that there was no place for him in the first XI.

Thoughts?

Fingers crossed that is the end of his career. Hopefully the PCB back the coach and not the player!

 

[UP]

Good on the selection committee. What a disgrace.

 

[zacattakk]

Reports in the Pakistan media that Salman Butt has refused to captain the Central Punjab second XI after he was told he was told by the coach, Shahid Anwar that there was no place for him in the first XI.

Thoughts?

I really hope this is true! I don't want him anywhere near any domestic team, let alone the First XI. Kudos to Shahid Anwar if so.

 

[Third_Umpire]

Besharam, ghatiya insaan. He should be grateful he is allowed to earn a living from the game he cheated.

 

[Markhor]

Reports in the Pakistan media that Salman Butt has refused to captain the Central Punjab second XI after he was told he was told by the coach, Shahid Anwar that there was no place for him in the first XI.

Thoughts?

Thoughts are well done Shahid Anwar and if I ever see him I'll buy him a drink.

 

[Bewal Express]

Thoughts are well done Shahid Anwar and if I ever see him I'll buy him a drink.

Finally, someone has tried to put an end to this farce.

 

[shamaan]

Reports in the Pakistan media that Salman Butt has refused to captain the Central Punjab second XI after he was told he was told by the coach, Shahid Anwar that there was no place for him in the first XI.

Thoughts?

Very good and bold and brave step

 

[shamaan]

Let's see if other coaches can do the same with thier teams

 

[Abdullah719]

Demoted Salman Butt refuses to play for second division squad

Pakistan’s former captain Salman Butt has refused to play in the upcoming National T20 Championship after being told he had been demoted to the division two Central Punjab squad.

The player, tainted by the 2010 spot-fixing scandal, lost his cool when the newly appointed Central Punjab head coach, Shahid Anwar, told Butt he should lead the division two side in the national T20 championship as there was no place for him in the division one team.

“Salman asked Shahid Anwar the logic behind this, especially when the top three batsmen of Central Punjab division one team, Umar Akmal, Ahmed Shehzad and Babar Azam, were not available due to various reasons.

“Salman also reminded Anwar that he had been the top three scorers of the national T20 tournament for the last three seasons and his team had twice appeared in the final while once also winning it,” a source aware of the developments said.

Umar, Salman, Ahmed Shehzad, Kamran Akmal, Babar and the uncapped Imran Butt were the leading run-scorers for Central Punjab last season in domestic cricket with the team also winning the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy.

Umar is presently serving a suspension, Shehzad is injured while Babar has been permitted by the board to remain in England to play the T20 Blast for Somerset.

https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cric...punjab-squad-shahid-anwar/article32561206.ece

 

[MMHS]

Well, the report I see is from The Hindu ...... but, if it's indeed true, I think it's one of the best news today - one more slot open in Second XI for a player with future. Can't he retire all together in protest ........

 

[Savak]

Shahid Anwar was against the trio being given a second chance in cricket. I don't blame the PCB much for not giving Butt an international recall as it can be questioned if he is good enough at the international level, whether his domestic performances warranted a recall and whether he is a long term option for Pakistan in international cricket but I am against individuals in domestic cricket like Shahid Anwar being given full powers to carry out their vendettas. You can't punish Salman Butt forever, he did the crime and did the time, he can't be treated as a criminal forever.

 

[shah_1]

Good job Shahid bhai

 

[Major]

dumb move.

Shahid Anwar needs to keep his personal difference aside. He will lose his job now this way.

I hate salman butt, the guy should never had been allowed back. But such tactics wont work and you will lose your own job.

 

[RazaBadmash]

Salman is a Besharam, ghatiya insaan.

 

[Rana]

Why was he offered 2nd team captaincy in the first place?

 

[Titan24]

Self entitlement of some Pakistani players is amusing.

 

[Bewal Express]

The PCB must back their coach and sack the fixer forever. My blood boils when see this loser anywhere near any team.

 

[IAJ]

dumb move.

Shahid Anwar needs to keep his personal difference aside. He will lose his job now this way.

I hate salman butt, the guy should never had been allowed back. But such tactics wont work and you will lose your own job.

Better to lose the job with dignity than keeping a deserving player out of the frist team because one outdated player has such power.

Anyways, you are making Butt look more powerdul than he is, coach will not be sacked.

 

[Shoaibbtt]

Besharam, ghatiya insaan. He should be grateful he is allowed to earn a living from the game he cheated.

my sentiment exactly

 

[Shoaibbtt]

Besharam, ghatiya insaan. He should be grateful he is allowed to earn a living from the game he cheated.

Salman Butt should be grateful to Allah that he's still playing and that the PCB have let him back otherwise he should be in McDonalds.

 

[sweep_shot]

Salman Butt should just retire. He is old now. He is finished.

 

[topspin]

Salman Butt and Sarfraz Ahmed should form their own team and call it "Rebels and Rejects".

 

[aloo paratha]

He can sit at home then I guess.

 

[Thunderbolt14]

Babar, Akmal, Butt, and Shehzad all not playing! Folks like Azhar Ali don’t play T20 anyways. Fantastic!

That opens so many spots for youngsters like Shafique and Zaryab.

 

[Zaz]

Why was he offered the captaincy?

After what happened in 2010 he should be nowhere near captaincy material ever again Bizarre

 

[MenInG]

Confirmed by the PCB:

Salman Butt was not selected in the First XI side after he had failed to feature in any of his side’s matches in last year’s National T20 Cup. In the HBL Pakistan Super League 2020 for Lahore Qalandars, he has played in only one game to date.

However, considering his experience, he was offered to lead the Second XI side, which he declined.

 

[Major]

Confirmed by the PCB:

Salman Butt was not selected in the First XI side after he had failed to feature in any of his side’s matches in last year’s National T20 Cup. In the HBL Pakistan Super League 2020 for Lahore Qalandars, he has played in only one game to date.

However, considering his experience, he was offered to lead the Second XI side, which he declined.

fair enough than. Shahid Aslam than is right if Butt didn't feature in the playing 11 of last t20. THan him being demoted is justified.

 

[Wreck_It_Rauf]

Hopefully they give that spot to someone talented and deserving

 

[Saj]

I asked Salman Butt for a comment about this issue. His response "Yes true I would rather let a younger player take part in level two. I never lost my cool that part is nonsense. Division two is not my level my T20 national cup record speaks loud and clear ALHAMDULILAH"

 

[Slim]

He does not merits a place in the national cup and why was he even asked to lead a team? He shouldnt even lead a galli mohala team. Begharat.

 

[Major]

I asked Salman Butt for a comment about this issue. His response "Yes true I would rather let a younger player take part in level two. I never lost my cool that part is nonsense. Division two is not my level my T20 national cup record speaks loud and clear ALHAMDULILAH"

wow, so he thinks he is entitlted.

Guy should be lucky that he still gets cricket after corruption and should keep his head down and play whatever he gets

 

[Shaka81]

I asked Salman Butt for a comment about this issue. His response "Yes true I would rather let a younger player take part in level two. I never lost my cool that part is nonsense. Division two is not my level my T20 national cup record speaks loud and clear ALHAMDULILAH"

Wow... even his attempt to be humble and supportive of young players makes him sound like a terrible egotist.

 

[Syed1]

Agar ghuftugu level aur mayaar ki horahi hai tu mohtaram Salman Butt urf fixer sahab, apka level gully mohallon ke khilariyoon se zayda behtar nahi hai

 

[Prince of Pakistan]

Great decision by Salman Butt. He would be wasting a place so very wise of him to opt out from the squad himself. It will benefit Pakistan in the long run.

Punjab has many interesting upcoming talents and they should be preferred.

 

[Hasan]

A perfect example of a man who had the world at his feet but greed got the better of him. Life is best lived with honesty and hardwork. Once your integrity is compromised it can be forgiven but never forgotten.

 

[hitthestump]

He's 35 with no chance of getting into the national team. His level is retirement, but this is Pakistan.

I feel very sure that Salman Butt isn't thinking one bit about retirement but rather turning down 2nd XI cricket because he wants to make a comeback into the first team.

Great precedent that Misbah and co have set to all our players.

 

[sabre1486]

khas kam jahan paak.

 

[hashimafzal]

Imagine being a disgraced fixer and still having a sense of entitlement. LOL. Only in Pakistan.

 

[Slog]

Imagine being a disgraced fixer and still having a sense of entitlement. LOL. Only in Pakistan.

Yea. It just boggles the mind

 

[KingOfPakBreakfast]

You know what would be incredible? If both the first and second XIs of Central Punjab atleast make the finals (I still want Northern to win, because want to see Mohammad Wasim continue to succeed). That way the door gets completely shut on Butt and gives Shahid Anwar a reason to stick with the young team for both the QEA trophy and the Pakistan Cup.

The problem with these primadonnas really is the incredible level of entitlement.

 

[Suleiman]

You’re right, this is far above your level of aukhaat. These people are honest hardworking cricketers, most of whom would never sell out their country like you, but yet they allow you to play with them.

 

[CleverSir]

Shameful. There is literally no other word for it.

 

[JaDed]

Salman Butt and Sarfraz Ahmed should form their own team and call it "Rebels and Rejects".

Lol, there is a band called Rebel Rejects and another band called re tar ded Rebel Rejects , needless to absolute trash both the bands but are on spotify.

 

[MenInG]

Think he has read the writing on the wall - by saying all this, he is trying the martyr route. Lets see if the public buys it.

 

[shah_1]

Think he has read the writing on the wall - by saying all this, he is trying the martyr route. Lets see if the public buys it.

No one cares apart from some journalists that were asked to write tweets about the so called injustice

 

[Hadi Rizvi]

The last thing Salman should be complaining about is a place in 1st XI. He should be grateful his bread and butter is still cricket and not an odd job overseas.

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

I say throw him out altogether. He's old enough that he will never be a factor in international selection, all he is doing is holding back a young player. If it was another player I could have thought differently as some of these domestic veterans can serve as good mentors. But in the case of Butt he is likely only bound to be a negative influence.

Instead of having a false sense of entitlement he should be lucky he has a job. And what has he ever done in T20s to merit a selection in a First XI? He has a SR of 113 which is absolutely horrendous.

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

No one cares apart from some journalists that were asked to write tweets about the so called injustice

He basically has an entire lobby that has been trying to get him selected for 3 years. I cant even remember how many articles in print media I have read that were either rumors or just hying his selection

 

[TeymurBlake]

God what a self entitled m*ron, how dare he thinks he deserves something as a guaranteed place in the team when there are more deserving players available.

 

[Zaz]

Its such a shame that its got to this for salman because 10 yrs ago he had the world at his feet

Hes such a well spoken intelligent chap and potentially was going to be a fine batsman and captain for pakistan

For him to do what he did and throw it all away Just boggles the mind

 

[Uzi]

He would be better off trying out for the HMP Belmarsh or Pentonville XI. He may have a bit more luck.

 

[Loralai]

Salman Butt should be kept out of first class cricket for good.

It is remarkable that he was made captain of Pakistan after this match where he opened the batting for NBP (with Nasir Jamshed) and made 92 of 25 balls.

https://www.espncricinfo.com/series...an-group-d-royal-bank-of-scotland-cup-2008-09

This whole match seemed very strange and it is remarkable that this result was not thoroughly investigated at the time. Instead many of the players involved ended up in the Pakistan team within a year.

 

[topspin]

Salman Butt should be kept out of first class cricket for good.

It is remarkable that he was made captain of Pakistan after this match where he opened the batting for NBP (with Nasir Jamshed) and made 92 of 25 balls.

https://www.espncricinfo.com/series...an-group-d-royal-bank-of-scotland-cup-2008-09

This whole match seemed very strange and it is remarkable that this result was not thoroughly investigated at the time. Instead many of the players involved ended up in the Pakistan team within a year.

LOL just saw the scoreboard, what was the standard of the team he played against? 96 off 25 balls

 

[Major]

Salman Butt should be kept out of first class cricket for good.

It is remarkable that he was made captain of Pakistan after this match where he opened the batting for NBP (with Nasir Jamshed) and made 92 of 25 balls.

https://www.espncricinfo.com/series...an-group-d-royal-bank-of-scotland-cup-2008-09

This whole match seemed very strange and it is remarkable that this result was not thoroughly investigated at the time. Instead many of the players involved ended up in the Pakistan team within a year.

to be honest, back in 2010 Salman Butt had good support. I remember because he was the only performing member of the team and in the world t20 he was decent and had earned the respect.

When we defeated Australia in England and saw Butts english, people fell in love with Salman Butt. He was the guy who had no haters.

Because of that when the news broke, Amir and Butt were the last guys people would had pointed fingers at.

And you are right. I said this in 2010, the whole NBP team was suspicious.
Asif, amir and Butt played for NBP. Kamran AKmal was also an NBP member (he was also listed by NOTW in the start)
Wahab RIaz and Umar amin both who were dragged aswell by NOTW were also in the NBP team

 

[Khan12]

Thankfully i won't be seeing this shamless fixer in the t20 cup and even more so can watch the match is peace knowing this guy won't be playing. I hope they kick him out out QEA as well.

 

[unemployedgm]

Salman Butt's past sins notwithstanding this highlights several issues that need to be addressed.

1. Good on Shahid Anwar for having an opinion and making a difficult decision.
2. Salman Butt is an international cricketer. The fact that he can't get into the First XI of a domestic team suggests there aren't enough teams. The correct structure is that of 8 to 10 teams.

 

[Loralai]

to be honest, back in 2010 Salman Butt had good support. I remember because he was the only performing member of the team and in the world t20 he was decent and had earned the respect.

When we defeated Australia in England and saw Butts english, people fell in love with Salman Butt. He was the guy who had no haters.

Because of that when the news broke, Amir and Butt were the last guys people would had pointed fingers at.

And you are right. I said this in 2010, the whole NBP team was suspicious.
Asif, amir and Butt played for NBP. Kamran AKmal was also an NBP member (he was also listed by NOTW in the start)
Wahab RIaz and Umar amin both who were dragged aswell by NOTW were also in the NBP team

Lots of questions should have been asked about that NBP team at the time. If there were any suspicions they should not have been allowed to tour England in 2010. It makes you think how serious the issue of fixing is and how deeply entrenched corruption is in our system.

 

[Loralai]

to be honest, back in 2010 Salman Butt had good support. I remember because he was the only performing member of the team and in the world t20 he was decent and had earned the respect.

When we defeated Australia in England and saw Butts english, people fell in love with Salman Butt. He was the guy who had no haters.

Because of that when the news broke, Amir and Butt were the last guys people would had pointed fingers at.

And you are right. I said this in 2010, the whole NBP team was suspicious.
Asif, amir and Butt played for NBP. Kamran AKmal was also an NBP member (he was also listed by NOTW in the start)
Wahab RIaz and Umar amin both who were dragged aswell by NOTW were also in the NBP team

Also - if we are totally honest - none of those involved with the NOTW scandal should have played for Pakistan again, including those like Umar Amin and Wahab Riaz who were not jailed but were mentioned in the scandal.

 

[coy0607]

Salman Butt's past sins notwithstanding this highlights several issues that need to be addressed.

1. Good on Shahid Anwar for having an opinion and making a difficult decision.
2. Salman Butt is an international cricketer. The fact that he can't get into the First XI of a domestic team suggests there aren't enough teams. The correct structure is that of 8 to 10 teams.

The second point doesn't make any sense. Salman Butt isn't an international cricketer anymore - he hasn't been international quality since 2010, and even then he was a Test and ODI player, not really a T20 player.

The face that he can't get into a domestic T20 team makes perfect sense. It shows selection is working well - I don't want people to be selected just because they were international players once upon a time.

 

[Major]

Lots of questions should have been asked about that NBP team at the time. If there were any suspicions they should not have been allowed to tour England in 2010. It makes you think how serious the issue of fixing is and how deeply entrenched corruption is in our system.

The following played for NBP

Salman Butt
M. Amir
M. Asif
Kamran Akmal

Umar Amin
Wahab Riaz

Khalid Latif
Nasir Jamshed

Mohammad Nawaz

 

[coy0607]

Salman Butt should be kept out of first class cricket for good.

It is remarkable that he was made captain of Pakistan after this match where he opened the batting for NBP (with Nasir Jamshed) and made 92 of 25 balls.

https://www.espncricinfo.com/series...an-group-d-royal-bank-of-scotland-cup-2008-09

This whole match seemed very strange and it is remarkable that this result was not thoroughly investigated at the time. Instead many of the players involved ended up in the Pakistan team within a year.

Wow. Good find, and what a perplexing match, something definitely seems off here.

Most of the opposition players played less than 10 domestic matches, including the opening bowler for whom this was the only domestic game ever.

 

[Major]

Also - if we are totally honest - none of those involved with the NOTW scandal should have played for Pakistan again, including those like Umar Amin and Wahab Riaz who were not jailed but were mentioned in the scandal.

cant say, because these tabloids do have bad reputations. Whether Wahab Riaz was guilty or not only god knows.

But one thing that deserve respect that after that event, Wahab Riaz was never involved in such act.

Even Imran Farhat had been labelled aswell , but the guy was too bad to fix.

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

I don't think it is Salman's fault at all. PCB is responsible for all this. They should have banned this crook for life. He is a thankless and shameless creature.

 

[Cric_lover4487]

cant say, because these tabloids do have bad reputations. Whether Wahab Riaz was guilty or not only god knows.

But one thing that deserve respect that after that event, Wahab Riaz was never involved in such act.

Even Imran Farhat had been labelled aswell , but the guy was too bad to fix.

I don't believe Wahab will do fixing. He plays with so much passion for Pakistan. I am a big Indian fan of Wahab. He is a genuine bloke.

 

[zacattakk]

The following played for NBP

Salman Butt
M. Amir
M. Asif
Kamran Akmal

Umar Amin
Wahab Riaz

Khalid Latif
Nasir Jamshed

Mohammad Nawaz

This says it all! Unfortunately the PCB has been guilty of brushing corruption under the rug for a long time. It was clearly fairly widespread with many of our domestic and international players involved.

 

[MenInG]

Karachi: Former Test skipper Salman Butt questioned Central Punjab (CP)’s selection policy for the upcoming National T20 Cup, scheduled to start from September 30 in Multan.

Speaking in ‘Sports Room’ at ARY News, Butt said there wasn’t any logic in dropping him from the first XI squad even in the absence of three main players – Babar Azam, Ahmed Shahzad, and Umar Akmal.

“I don’t know the logic behind not including me in first XI,” said Butt. “Last year, I asked Misbah-ul-Haq and CP’s head coach Ijaz Junior to include me in Baluchistan’s squad as here already two openers – Ahmed Shahzad and Babar Azam were playing who were likely to open for Pakistan in the then upcoming series against Sri Lanka, but they didn’t,” he added.

Read: Salman Butt refuses to play for Central Punjab’s second XI
“This year, even in absence of Babar, Ahmed and Umar, they haven’t included me in the first XI and offered second XI’s captaincy citing unlogical reasons that they want to promote U-19 players in First XI,” he maintained.

The cricketer said he will better wait for his turn in Four-Day matches and One-Day Tournament instead of killing a space for a youngster. “I feel better to wait for my turn instead of playing in place of a youngster. However, one thing is sure, some people are trying to play smartly regardless of knowing the fact that we know things very well,” he concluded.

It must be noted here that Butt was dropped from First XI and offered Second XI’s captaincy but he declined it. PCB, in a statement said, “Salman Butt was not selected in the First XI side after he had failed to feature in any of his side’s matches in last year’s National T20 Cup. In the PSL 2020 for Lahore Qalandars, he has played in only one game to date. However, considering his experience, he was offered to lead the Second XI side, which he declined.”

https://arysports.tv/there-wasnt-logic-butt-questions-selection-policy/

 

[Hasan123]

For someone with such average numbers Salman Butt has a lot of arrogance and belief in his ability.

 

[Markhor]

Runs off straight to the media.

Do you see County or Shield cricketers running their mouth like our lot do ?

If you're on a domestic contract then you ought to follow a code of conduct which Wasim Khan kept chatting about but hasn't seemed to implement yet.

 

[Major]

good job by misbah for ignoring this guy

 

[MenInG]

Runs off straight to the media.

Do you see County or Shield cricketers running their mouth like our lot do ?

If you're on a domestic contract then you ought to follow a code of conduct which Wasim Khan kept chatting about but hasn't seemed to implement yet.

He's been given a few mixed signals in the past - things should have been made clear to him from day 1.

 

[Kenpachi]

My favourite quote of Salman Butt when he decided to defend and lose us the match in the last few overs; “I did not want to be the hero”.

Looks he doesn’t want to be the hero again

 

[Varun]

Salman Butt should be kept out of first class cricket for good.

It is remarkable that he was made captain of Pakistan after this match where he opened the batting for NBP (with Nasir Jamshed) and made 92 of 25 balls.

https://www.espncricinfo.com/series...an-group-d-royal-bank-of-scotland-cup-2008-09

This whole match seemed very strange and it is remarkable that this result was not thoroughly investigated at the time. Instead many of the players involved ended up in the Pakistan team within a year.

What an astounding scorecard that is!

 

[Slog]

Salman Butt's past sins notwithstanding this highlights several issues that need to be addressed.

1. Good on Shahid Anwar for having an opinion and making a difficult decision.
2. Salman Butt is an international cricketer. The fact that he can't get into the First XI of a domestic team suggests there aren't enough teams. The correct structure is that of 8 to 10 teams.

The second point is poor. Salman Butt has not been an international cricketer for over 10 years now and is well past it. And to top it off even when he was in his so called peak he wasn’t a great T20 player.

 

[Slog]

cant say, because these tabloids do have bad reputations. Whether Wahab Riaz was guilty or not only god knows.

But one thing that deserve respect that after that event, Wahab Riaz was never involved in such act.

Even Imran Farhat had been labelled aswell , but the guy was too bad to fix.

I don't believe Wahab will do fixing. He plays with so much passion for Pakistan. I am a big Indian fan of Wahab. He is a genuine bloke.

Wahab got dragged in to the saga because he and salman butt are childhood friends. And as that was his first tour he was hanging out with Butt a long and hence got suspicion due to association

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Your level is well outside any cricket related activity - as a player or future administrator. You are lucky that PCB doesn't punish crooks too harshly. Honestly, how come these fixers are so entitled. Boggles the mind...

 

[Varun]

Who does this guy think he is anyway?

The Mohammad Azharuddin of Pakistan.

 

[Gharib Aadmi]

Salman Butt your level is playing tape ball cricket in the gully. What a besharam aadmi.