Ehsan Mani must form think tank of ex-cricketers: Javed Miandad

[Abdullah719]

ISLAMABAD: Batting legend Javed Miandad Wednesday said Ehsan Mani, who was the best man to take over the reigns of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), should to form a think tank comprising former cricketers for improving cricket affairs.

Mani, who is also former International Cricket Council (ICC) president, is set to be elected next PCB chairman in the election scheduled for September 4.

Talking to APP, Miandad, who played for Pakistan in Tests and One-Day Internationals between 1975 and 1996, said the think tank should consist of former cricketers who could guide Mani on cricket affairs.

He said Mani was an all-rounder. “Either it was the affairs of the game of cricket or the administrative affairs, he would manage to deal the same very well,” he added.

Miandad, who remained coach of Pakistan cricket team on various occasions, also advised the new PCB boss to induct former Test or first-class cricketers at regional and district levels for the betterment of the game.

A lot of talented former cricketers were sitting idle at their homes, whose expertise should be utilized for developing cricket, he stressed.

Speaking about the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the PCB and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) in 2014 to play bilateral series from 2015 to 2023, he said the PCB must tell the ICC that Pakistan would only play Test and ODIs if India honoured the MoU. “It is always India which has not fulfilled its promises,” he added.

https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2018/08/29/mani-must-form-think-tank-of-ex-cricketers-miandad/

 

[ManFan]

Translation:

I need some money.

 

[MMHS]

I think, in technical roles, it’s not a bad idea to involve former cricketers, BUT with a defined role & accoutability. Also, appointed former players must be job fit - that’s age around 50 max and having a minimum level of education so that they can deliver in a professional manner.

May be involving Wasim, Misbah, Waquar, Mushtaq, Salim Malik, Saqlin, Latif, YK .... isn’t a bad idea. Also, former players always look for top roles at HQ - it can start with regional teams as well. In any case, Javed has absolutely no usage......

 

[Pete Rose]

Whatever the year.... Miandad always there for the grift

 

[giri26]

Miandad probably hinting at a team similar to what India did but we all know how it is going at the moment for the latter.

 

[dhonixi]

Lmao. Whole article in short "I am idle now at home, but I want to want to sit idle on PCB expenses"

 

[shariqnoor]

Absolutely useless to create a think-tank if it consists of cricketers from the stone age era. Javed's contributions to Pakistan are much appreciated but it's about time he realizes that modern cricket has bypassed his knowledge.

If anything, the new Chairman should immediately install a Director of Cricket which should be Misbah-ul-Haq who currently has the best brain in the country when it comes to cricket. Plus the fact that Misbah has played domestic for a decade, he is the ideal person to restructure the system. Plus have Younis Khan as Academy Head or something. Younis irrespective of how brash, moody and inconsistent he is, was one of the fittest guys on the team and had an incredible work ethic to his game. You need such brains to come together and work for the betterment of Pakistan cricket.

We have to move on from the Iqbal Qasim's, Javed Miandad's, Haroon Rasheed's, Mudassar Nazar's and employ cricketers who have played the modern game. It should be a no-brainer.

 

[Sherlock]

Basically...

 

[Pete Rose]

It’s almost useless to point this out, but miandad was employed by pcb during IJaz Butt’s time for at least two years during which he did absolutely nothing other than collecting his paycheck.

 

[Kohli The King of Chase]

Yeah, but, they must be

Yousuf, Younis, Misbah, Wasim, Waqar, Mushtaq and Saqlain. #Not_you

 

[Varun]

I understand he batted well before the T20 era, but still, did Javed Miandad not make enough money during his playing days?

 

[Josh]

Should make a think tank and leave him out.

 

[Arham_PakFan]

I understand he batted well before the T20 era, but still, did Javed Miandad not make enough money during his playing days?

Used to collect 5 lacs per month as PCB DG in the Ijaz Butt era.Basically a ceremonial position.

 

[PakLFC]

Miandad has had plenty off chances in the past as coach. What he really means here is Mani should give him a job if some new set-up is formed. Would be nice if some of our former players would find something else to do outside the game after retirement.

 

[Saj]

I don't mind this idea but it has to be the right players and not just the same old tried and tested guys like Rameez Raja who do very little for improvement in Pakistan cricket.

 

[Markhor]

In other words give me another cushy job with perks and privileges sitting on this committee where I do nothing but collect paychecks.

 

[Naim]

Yar tu bas kr de. Jan chor de pcb ki

 

[ChuckLee]

All these so call
Legends are a joke

 

[Savak]

I don't mind this idea but it has to be the right players and not just the same old tried and tested guys like Rameez Raja who do very little for improvement in Pakistan cricket.

The bare minimum has to be players who have played cricket in the late 90's, early 2000's.

 

[Gabbar Singh]

If he actually puts in the hours there’s no reason why someone like Miandad should not be utilised however the last time he held a senior PCB role his work ethic was pretty poor.

 

[MoJoJoJo]

Yes, a think tank of Sarfraz Nawaz, Javed Miandad and Abdul Qadir.

 

[Abdullah719]

Yes, a think tank of Sarfraz Nawaz, Javed Miandad and Abdul Qadir

Don't forget the head of the think tank

 

[MoJoJoJo]

Don't forget the head of the think tank

Oh! Forgot the "LEGEND". My bad..

 

[kuskash]

Yes, a think tank of Sarfraz Nawaz, Javed Miandad and Abdul Qadir.

Failed tank without Basit Ali

 

[ahmedwaqas92]

Oh! Forgot the "LEGEND". My bad..

Don't forget the head of the think tank

What about guys!! Surely the legend deserves a seat at the panel after his emphatic 3-0 against England in the UAE.

 

[Wonderwoman]

Translation:

I need some money.

HAHA..the first thought that popped in my head too

 

[Saj]

The first name on the list of players to advise the PCB should be Misbah-ul-Haq.

 

[Savak]

The first name on the list of players to advise the PCB should be Misbah-ul-Haq.

Disagree, enough of players promoting batsmen who play timidly, promoting a defensive brand of cricket.

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

Tired of seeing people like Intikhab Alam, Abdul Qadir, Miandad get key roles in PCB and do next to nothing to improve Pakistan cricket. People like Qadir and Miandad actually end up causing more problems. PCB should consider hiring sports journalists in advisory roles. Who actually know a thing or two about Pakistan cricket and don't have massive egos that can't be kept in check.

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

If he actually puts in the hours there’s no reason why someone like Miandad should not be utilised however the last time he held a senior PCB role his work ethic was pretty poor.

Miandad is very temperamental which makes him a liability in an administrative role. He's already had two failed stints as coach and one stint in a ceremonial administrative position in which he did nothing and picked up a massive paycheck. Time for us to move on.

 

[Savak]

Miandad is very temperamental which makes him a liability in an administrative role. He's already had two failed stints as coach and one stint in a ceremonial administrative position in which he did nothing and picked up a massive paycheck. Time for us to move on.

Miandad's opinions as a cricketing expert aren't that great either. It is proof that just being a great player and street fighter does not qualify one to be a good coach and to pass on their knowledge to others.

 

[Saj]

Disagree, enough of players promoting batsmen who play timidly, promoting a defensive brand of cricket.

He won't be a coach. Rather an advisor on cricketing matters, particularly domestic cricket.

 

[MMHS]

The first name on the list of players to advise the PCB should be Misbah-ul-Haq.

Misbah indeed can start as a Team Manager for at least 3 years. Many other Boards appoint Team Manager on long term basis, but not sure if PCB appoints paid Managers. Such a nice, articulate, educated & level headed man can be handy in long away tours. May be after that, he can move to higher positions like COO.

 

[Major]

The first name on the list of players to advise the PCB should be Misbah-ul-Haq.

Misbah is currently still playing first class. He hasn't retired yet, and who knows could go on to play another year or two.
Unless having a playing member on board is allowed.

.......

But i do agree that Misbah should be there, but my reason for him being is there is because of his love for the game.

Misbah had retired in 2017, but he loves the game of cricekt so much taht he even played grade 2 tournament and will be playing first class.
'
so it makes sense having him, but problem is how much autonmy would be given to him?

 

[Khan12]

Misbah is currently still playing first class. He hasn't retired yet, and who knows could go on to play another year or two.
Unless having a playing member on board is allowed.

.......

But i do agree that Misbah should be there, but my reason for him being is there is because of his love for the game.

Misbah had retired in 2017, but he loves the game of cricekt so much taht he even played grade 2 tournament and will be playing first class.
'
so it makes sense having him, but problem is how much autonmy would be given to him?

Or money even so much that he is playing the Afghanistan league and I think was participating in Uganda . He is going to get injured if he doesn't call it a day. Bats like a pure tailender these days.

 

[topspin]

Or money even so much that he is playing the Afghanistan league and I think was participating in Uganda . He is going to get injured if he doesn't call it a day. Bats like a pure tailender these days.

I rather he continues to play until 70, so he is nowhere near an advisory position. Last thing Pakistan needs from the so called legendary captain is to be told that they must revert back to defensive brand of cricket.

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

I think they definitely should give a substantial administrative role to Misbah. It can be both advisory and something related to domestic cricket. His on-field tactics aside, I think he has a great mind. He has great awareness about the game, he's a good judge of talent and as a player who has spent the majority of his cricketing career on the domestic circuit; he's someone who probably has a good idea of the problems with the domestic structure.

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

Or money even so much that he is playing the Afghanistan league and I think was participating in Uganda . He is going to get injured if he doesn't call it a day. Bats like a pure tailender these days.

What is your problem with him earning money? He's a retired player who hasn't been offered anything so far. And I'm sure he knows more about his physical fitness than you.

 

[Major]

I rather he continues to play until 70, so he is nowhere near an advisory position. Last thing Pakistan needs from the so called legendary captain is to be told that they must revert back to defensive brand of cricket.

some really immature posters.

dont know the difference between admin work and on the field work.

 

[Khan12]

What is your problem with him earning money? He's a retired player who hasn't been offered anything so far. And I'm sure he knows more about his physical fitness than you.

My problem is that he is taking place of people who are better then him which was clearly evident in psl. I know he knows more about fitness then me and also he knows how to make himself a laughing stock in front of the world.

 

[topspin]

some really immature posters.

dont know the difference between admin work and on the field work.

Like Ian Chappell I understand the difference between a good captain and poor one.

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

My problem is that he is taking place of people who are better then him which was clearly evident in psl. I know he knows more about fitness then me and also he knows how to make himself a laughing stock in front of the world.

Yes I'm sure that's what will makes us a laughing stock. A retired player getting injured in a T20 league with minimal viewership. I can't even imagine the shame it will bring to Pakistan cricket. I mean it was worse enough when the world's youngest 38 year old, Afridi got injured in the PSL, then the the World XI match and then again just before the CPL, which he had to pull out of aswell. And now the prospect of Misbah getting injured in the Afghanistan Premier League. I can't even imagine how much this will damage our reputation in front of the Afghan viewers and what about the empty bleachers at Sharjah Cricket Stadium? Will someone please think of them?

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

Like Ian Chappell I understand the difference between a good captain and poor one.

Captaincy is not just about tactics. It's also about being a leader of men, having their respect and leading them to victory. Regardless of what you or the detractors say history will remember Misbah as a great captain.

 

[msb314]

Don't forget the head of the think tank

Haha who are you referring to? Intikhab Alam?

 

[topspin]

Captaincy is not just about tactics. It's also about being a leader of men, having their respect and leading them to victory. Regardless of what you or the detractors say history will remember Misbah as a great captain.

Getting whitewashed in Aus, NZ, SA and losing a test against a minnow Zimbabwe is not the making of a great captain, not even close whatsoever and he was one of Pakistan's worst LOI captains who took us to 8/9th ODI ranking.

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

Getting whitewashed in Aus, NZ, SA and losing a test against a minnow Zimbabwe is not the making of a great captain, not even close whatsoever and he was one of Pakistan's worst LOI captains who took us to 8/9th ODI ranking.

Not gonna have this futile debate. Every captain has their failings and everyone is aware of Misbah's achievements which outrank most Pakistani captains. Also, getting whitewashed in Australia is nothing new for Pakistan. And we reached 8/9 because we got whitewashed in Bangladesh. That is what you get when you lose 3-0 to Bangladesh.