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Has the inclusion of Salman Butt as consultant to Chief Selector mean that we have moved on from the 2010 fixing saga?

Should the PCB have given Salman Butt a role as consultant to the Chief Selector?

  • Yes, he has paid for his mistake so nothing wrong with it

    Votes: 10 20.4%

  • No, he is a tainted individual

    Votes: 39 79.6%
  • Total voters
    49
  • Poll closed .
Itachi said:
I am surprised at the votes to be honest.

Many people want Amir in the team while those same people discard butt even as consultant.

Does it mean the talent that we perceive supersedes the integrity of people or what?

Can somebody explain the logic here as to why Amir case was justified but butt's case is not?
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There's no logic. Just likeness
 
I think Wahab Riaz should answer why he didn't oppose the appointment of Salman Butt to his consultant team.
 
Salman should carry on with his life but choose some other field. Why cricket? And why national side? It is injustice to other players with clean record and performances.
 
Wahab Riaz confirms Salman Butt is now not part of the selection committee panel as consultant.
 
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Sarfraz Nawaz also lamented the appointment of Salman Butt in selection panel no wonder Justice Cooke proven right for the zillionth time "Clowns work in PCB".

Is PCB ever aware of the Word integrity credibility due dilligence
 
FearlessRoar said:
Wahab Riaz confirms Salman Butt is now not part of the selection committee panel as consultant.
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Finally the public pressure got them hopefully Kamran Akmal will he removed also ain't he the cousin of Babar Azam
 
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Salman Butt is yet to join PCB, Wahab Riaz

Salman Butt had no role in the team selection for the tour of Australia, Wahab Riaz

Salman Butt's appointment was under consideration, Wahab Riaz

Now we have decided after consideration that we are not appointing him as a consultant member, Wahab Riaz.
 
FearlessRoar said:
Salman Butt is yet to join PCB, Wahab Riaz

Salman Butt had no role in the team selection for the tour of Australia, Wahab Riaz

Salman Butt's appointment was under consideration, Wahab Riaz

Now we have decided after consideration that we are not appointing him as a consultant member, Wahab Riaz.
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Ho gayi tassali?
 
FearlessRoar said:
Salman Butt is yet to join PCB, Wahab Riaz

Salman Butt had no role in the team selection for the tour of Australia, Wahab Riaz

Salman Butt's appointment was under consideration, Wahab Riaz

Now we have decided after consideration that we are not appointing him as a consultant member, Wahab Riaz.
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Wahab Riaz made a very weak decision.

There was no need to remove Salman from the panel if he believed Salman would be useful in doing his job.
 
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Don't think this is a big deal, if Wahab wants to unofficially consult Salman Butt, there is nothing to stop him from doing so.
 
I think sane decision to overturn this . It could have badly gone against him . Also shafiq will be joining SC from January
 
FearlessRoar said:
Wahab Riaz confirms Salman Butt is now not part of the selection committee panel as consultant.
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Wahab Riaz spoke during the press conference regarding the appointment and removal of Salman Butt from Consultant team:

"First of all, I want to clarify that he is not a member of the PCB panel at any level.

Secondly, for me, he is a good cricketing mind. He understands cricket. For the past 2-3 years, he has been covering domestic cricket. To just take advice from him, he was made a consultant. Some media houses and some people are probably engaging in propaganda, trying to make things worse, and also relating these things to me.

So I want to make it clear that, because we are under the supervision of the Chairman of the Cricket Board, Zaka Ashraf, we are all clear on our stance. I am thankful to him for the recommendations that I have given him. He gave me permission [to go ahead with my selections]. If you want to do it, you must do it. Because as Chief Selector, these are my decisions on who will work with me and whom I need support from.

But people are labeling me and Salman as nepotism. Some call it friendship. Some people say other things. Because of this, I am reverting the decision. I have already spoken to Salman Butt, and I have told him he can't be part of my team. Because I don't want people to relate us in any way."
 
FearlessRoar said:
Wahab Riaz spoke during the press conference regarding the appointment and removal of Salman Butt from Consultant team:

"First of all, I want to clarify that he is not a member of the PCB panel at any level.

Secondly, for me, he is a good cricketing mind. He understands cricket. For the past 2-3 years, he has been covering domestic cricket. To just take advice from him, he was made a consultant. Some media houses and some people are probably engaging in propaganda, trying to make things worse, and also relating these things to me.

So I want to make it clear that, because we are under the supervision of the Chairman of the Cricket Board, Zaka Ashraf, we are all clear on our stance. I am thankful to him for the recommendations that I have given him. He gave me permission [to go ahead with my selections]. If you want to do it, you must do it. Because as Chief Selector, these are my decisions on who will work with me and whom I need support from.

But people are labeling me and Salman as nepotism. Some call it friendship. Some people say other things. Because of this, I am reverting the decision. I have already spoken to Salman Butt, and I have told him he can't be part of my team. Because I don't want people to relate us in any way."
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Worst explanation of the action. It would have been waay better had he remained silent. Looks like totally weak guy
 
FearlessRoar said:
But people are labeling me and Salman as nepotism. Some call it friendship. Some people say other things. Because of this, I am reverting the decision. I have already spoken to Salman Butt, and I have told him he can't be part of my team. Because I don't want people to relate us in any way."
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"So, if 'people' criticize any of his decisions, would he overturn them all?" :rolleyes:
 
RidiculousMan said:
Wahab Riaz made a very weak decision.

There was no need to remove Salman from the panel if he believed Salman would be useful in doing his job.
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"But people are labeling me and Salman as nepotism. Some call it friendship. Some people say other things. Because of this, I am reverting the decision. I have already spoken to Salman Butt, and I have told him he can't be part of my team. Because I don't want people to relate us in any way"

What a way to show, how weak you are.
 
Clownery all around. First he concedes that asking for Butt and Kamran to be made consultants was his idea and just because he got criticized (rightly so) for the off field appointments, he decided to take back Butt's appointment.
And now he's laying the blame on the media for doing propaganda when he himself was an active part of "get shoaib malik in the wt20 2022" lobby.
 
MenInG said:
This is so embarrassing but good they stopped the rot before it got worse!
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Yes it could have got a lot more messy. Glad they saw sense after the ridiculous decision yesterday to have a jailed match fixer as part of the selection think tank!
 
So Asad Shafiq replaces Butt as selection advisor strange considering he is also playing domestic and in the race for selection. Another dumbfounded move by Wahab Riaz & PCB
 
Apparently Hafeez threatened to resign and comeback to Pakistan if this decision was not reversed. Strange Hafeez would have no issues calling and contacting Amir but having zero tolerance for Salman Butt. Double standards are very dangerous.
 
Loving Basit Ali's reaction

- Salman Butt was punished by the ICC, went to Prison, lost his career. Are you going to punish him again for a crime he committed 13 years ago for which he has served his time?

- Ramiz talks a lot about not allowing tainted players any role in cricket again but why does he hang out, smile and openly commentates with the fixers from the 90's?

- Why this nation not have any issues protesting against the thieves, crooks occupying the prime minister, president house? Is it because they are scared of what these people can do to them whereas Salman Butt is an easy target?

- Why is Amir welcomed with open arms, was he doodh peeta bacha when he committed the crime he did in 2010?
 
The reversal is for the best, not least that there already seem to be too many big names associated with the current Pakistan setup. Seems half of all the people who have played for Pakistan in the last 20 years are now in some sort of coaching/director/selector/consultant role with the team.

It can create a real lack of clarity in the team's vision and planning. Too many cooks trying to cook the curry. It's also a waste of resources and not to forget that a lot of the Pakistani ex-cricketers seem to have massive egos which create a lot of unnecessary drama around the team.
 
He committed a crime and was jailed and had received other punishment including loss of a very promising career and now I have no issue if he gets a job in cricket. You can't punish an individual twice for the same crime.
 
Savak said:
Apparently Hafeez threatened to resign and comeback to Pakistan if this decision was not reversed. Strange Hafeez would have no issues calling and contacting Amir but having zero tolerance for Salman Butt. Double standards are very dangerous.
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And appointed a chucker as the spin bowling coach.
 
What a clownish board PCB are. Seriously, did you guys even internally discuss this hire before doing it. Why in the world was it done in the first place. A conviced spot fixer does not deserve a job with PCB but then again, PCB itself is a board rife with corruption and thieves so I guess for them, adding another individual to the rotting core doesn't make much of a difference.

Laughable to see Asad Shafiq who is currently playing domestically is now going to be on the selection panel. Does he have any experience in that regard? Has he recommended some unknown talent to PCB who has gone on to be amazing?

Nope, he has not. So why has Wahab hired him? Just like his other hires from Wahab, they are all players he knows and has played with but I guess "doosti yaari" only applies to Babar when he is the captain.

I would love to know what kind of ridiculous interview process occurs for these types of positions. I am fully convinced no formal interview even occurs or any sort of evaluation to assess their players judging skills but rather. What a chaotic and unprofessional way PCB runs itself.
 
AAli98 said:
Pak players on tv make for good comedy viewing:

Hafeez - no fixers allowed
Akmal - talks about how not to drop catches
Azhar/misbah talk about intent & s/r
Akram- iv never fixed a game in my life.
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You forget to add Misbah - Players should show some more intent :kp:misbah
 
So a fixer is replaced by a non-retired player when it comes to giving input for selection? It's comical...
 
Salman Butt has already paid the price for his actions. Is he going to get punished forever?

Pakistan is one of the most corrupt nation on the planet, but when it comes to certain people like Salman Butt, all Pakistanis suddenly act like they are some innocent new born babies. :ROFLMAO:
 
What a mess PCB is in.

It's a circus - hiring and firing people right, left and centre.

Of course we only hear about the hiring and firing that is made public, no doubt there is even more chaos behind the scenes.
 
PCB should have used common sense and realized this was a PR disaster.

Salman Butt has a smart cricketing mind but he was also the ringleader of the spot-fixing crew and most guilty of the three due to abusing his position of power.
 
As a player i wont mind him playing as we let other players play. But to give future of other kids in his hands and give him position of power in cric team is not smth right ig. He can play he can be a batting mentor but i ll never let him coach or select players. Also asad shafiq wahan riaz kamran not a bright panel to be honest.
They should ve gone wd domestic coaches like junaid khan abdur rehman etc who d give input and someone who understands modern cric and can actually watch domestic matches to be selector.
 
Hafeez was willing to talk to Amir, probably not entirely by choice but was trying to be a bit flexible, even though it may have just further enhanced Amir’s huge/fragile ego.

Then all the rotten apples mobilised and thought hey, let us bring the most decomposed apple in the country.

They pushed their luck, glad Hafeez got the danda out on the Shaheen.
 
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Zaka Ashraf needs to go. Under his leadership is nothing but a circus. Babar was criticized for playing his friends ( which I agreed with) but this is beyond friendship issues now what credibility does Salman have or Kamran Akmal or Hafeez, out ex players were superstars everytime they are given an opportunity they think they are the only ones who can do it all. Hafeez the director is now the head coach too just like misbah the coach / chief selector this is complete bs
 
The_KING said:
Salman Butt has already paid the price for his actions. Is he going to get punished forever?

Pakistan is one of the most corrupt nation on the planet, but when it comes to certain people like Salman Butt, all Pakistanis suddenly act like they are some innocent new born babies. :ROFLMAO:
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Yes. Unforgivable crime and he should never ever have anything to do with PK cricket. How can any self respecting cricketing nation have this loser in any official position
 
Bewal Express said:
Yes. Unforgivable crime and he should never ever have anything to do with PK cricket. How can any self respecting cricketing nation have this loser in any official position
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Bro, Amir did the same but got a chance again in Pakistan ncricket so why not Salman Butt?

Is his crime bigger than Amir's?

Remember the one who forgives is greater than the one who punishes.
 
Cricket Warrior said:
Bro, Amir did the same but got a chance again in Pakistan ncricket so why not Salman Butt?

Is his crime bigger than Amir's?

Remember the one who forgives is greater than the one who punishes.
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My views on Amir are also clear. Butt was also Captain and I don't think people realise how much humiliation this guy brought onto us when we woke up that Sunday Morning. He should have nothing to do with PK cricket.
 
What Salman Butt did in 2010 is unforgivable. Not just because of the shame he brought to the country, but also because he robbed Pakistan of 2-3 excellent cricketers

-A potential Pakistan great all format bowler in Amir wasted
-A potential Test legend bowler in Asif wasted
-A 7k+ ODI run scorer and a good attacking left handed opener in Salman Butt himself.

The only one to lose anything due to Butt’s crime is Pakistan cricket. They have lost so much without getting nothing back from this guy.

I believe in forgiveness. I believe in redemption, but I also believe in payback. Pakistan needs to be reimbursed for the hundreds of wickets, thousands of runs and the potential ICC trophies we could have won but couldn’t because of Salman.

In my humble opinion, if Salman could identify a potential or a few potential world class players from Pakistan’s cricket system, and those players actually went on to serve Pakistan with dignity but also make them compete with the strongest teams of the world…that would be some payback, not all but atleast something.

Let the man use his brain, he has a good cricketing brain. Give him a chance to payback, he owes Pakistan big time.
 
Rana said:
What Salman Butt did in 2010 is unforgivable. Not just because of the shame he brought to the country, but also because he robbed Pakistan of 2-3 excellent cricketers

-A potential Pakistan great all format bowler in Amir wasted
-A potential Test legend bowler in Asif wasted
-A 7k+ ODI run scorer and a good attacking left handed opener in Salman Butt himself.

The only one to lose anything due to Butt’s crime is Pakistan cricket. They have lost so much without getting nothing back from this guy.

I believe in forgiveness. I believe in redemption, but I also believe in payback. Pakistan needs to be reimbursed for the hundreds of wickets, thousands of runs and the potential ICC trophies we could have won but couldn’t because of Salman.

In my humble opinion, if Salman could identify a potential or a few potential world class players from Pakistan’s cricket system, and those players actually went on to serve Pakistan with dignity but also make them compete with the strongest teams of the world…that would be some payback, not all but atleast something.

Let the man use his brain, he has a good cricketing brain. Give him a chance to payback, he owes Pakistan big time.
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Let's be clear here. Amir and Asif are responsible for their own actions. Butt didn't force them to do what they did at gun point. Asif was a train wreck, he would have done something else to derail his career, the guy had 9 lives.
 
You can tell this man that you don’t want anything to do with him ever again…that’s what you have been doing anyways with nothing in return

You can tell this man that he should give every single penny he earned from fixing back into the Pakistan system that he used and robbed…as if that’s going to make a difference

Or you can tell this man to use that brain of his, the one that clearly shows he has an ability to think straight and productively for cricket, and find Pakistan those players that we have missed for the past decade…whilst we stalled and others went far, far ahead of us.

That’s the only payback you can get.
 
Rana said:
What Salman Butt did in 2010 is unforgivable. Not just because of the shame he brought to the country, but also because he robbed Pakistan of 2-3 excellent cricketers

-A potential Pakistan great all format bowler in Amir wasted
-A potential Test legend bowler in Asif wasted
-A 7k+ ODI run scorer and a good attacking left handed opener in Salman Butt himself.

The only one to lose anything due to Butt’s crime is Pakistan cricket. They have lost so much without getting nothing back from this guy.

I believe in forgiveness. I believe in redemption, but I also believe in payback. Pakistan needs to be reimbursed for the hundreds of wickets, thousands of runs and the potential ICC trophies we could have won but couldn’t because of Salman.

In my humble opinion, if Salman could identify a potential or a few potential world class players from Pakistan’s cricket system, and those players actually went on to serve Pakistan with dignity but also make them compete with the strongest teams of the world…that would be some payback, not all but atleast something.

Let the man use his brain, he has a good cricketing brain. Give him a chance to payback, he owes Pakistan big time.
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I do agree with all of this apart from just 1 thing. Aggressive Odi batter?
Nope he was not. A strike rate of 76 and an average of 36 as an opener. Not looking like attacking by any means to me.
 
Rana said:
What Salman Butt did in 2010 is unforgivable. Not just because of the shame he brought to the country, but also because he robbed Pakistan of 2-3 excellent cricketers

-A potential Pakistan great all format bowler in Amir wasted
-A potential Test legend bowler in Asif wasted
-A 7k+ ODI run scorer and a good attacking left handed opener in Salman Butt himself.

The only one to lose anything due to Butt’s crime is Pakistan cricket. They have lost so much without getting nothing back from this guy.

I believe in forgiveness. I believe in redemption, but I also believe in payback. Pakistan needs to be reimbursed for the hundreds of wickets, thousands of runs and the potential ICC trophies we could have won but couldn’t because of Salman.

In my humble opinion, if Salman could identify a potential or a few potential world class players from Pakistan’s cricket system, and those players actually went on to serve Pakistan with dignity but also make them compete with the strongest teams of the world…that would be some payback, not all but atleast something.

Let the man use his brain, he has a good cricketing brain. Give him a chance to payback, he owes Pakistan big time.
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There were more culprits in 2010, but only 3 were caught. Unlucky Salman.
 
As per reports:

On Saturday, Prime Minister Kakar’s office released a statement on the decision, which stated: “The caretaker PM took strict notice of the controversial player Salman Butt’s appointment in the selection committee. This controversial appointment was immediately canceled on the instructions of the Prime Minister. There is no shortage of talent in Pakistan, the selection committee of players for a popular and favorite sport like cricket should also be uncontroversial. The PM directed to include undisputed and good reputation selectors in the selection committee of Pakistan Cricket Board.”

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So was Wahab Riaz's decision to remove Salman not really his?​
 
BouncerGuy said:
As per reports:

On Saturday, Prime Minister Kakar’s office released a statement on the decision, which stated: “The caretaker PM took strict notice of the controversial player Salman Butt’s appointment in the selection committee. This controversial appointment was immediately canceled on the instructions of the Prime Minister. There is no shortage of talent in Pakistan, the selection committee of players for a popular and favorite sport like cricket should also be uncontroversial. The PM directed to include undisputed and good reputation selectors in the selection committee of Pakistan Cricket Board.”

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So was Wahab Riaz's decision to remove Salman not really his?​
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So is Hafeez stance that earned respect, now a theory may arise that Hafeez telephoned Kakar
 
moghul said:
He committed a crime and was jailed and had received other punishment including loss of a very promising career and now I have no issue if he gets a job in cricket. You can't punish an individual twice for the same crime.
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Unfortunately as a deterrent to future fixers, Salman should have to suffer for the rest of his life with respect to opportunities in cricket. He should seek a career outside of cricket.
 
Also to add to the above

Salman’s crime came at a time when the country was drowning in floods and suffering under the govt’s incompetence. He had no regard for any of that when he engaged in that shameful act of disgracing the country. He should suffer, sorry.
 
BouncerGuy said:
On Saturday, Prime Minister Kakar’s office released a statement on the decision, which stated: “The caretaker PM took strict notice of the controversial player Salman Butt’s appointment in the selection committee.
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Political person taking notice of cricketing matters. More than a joke this is. PCB was sleeping when Salman was appointed, if he is that controversial, why was he appointed in the first place?
 
BouncerGuy said:
Political person taking notice of cricketing matters. More than a joke this is. PCB was sleeping when Salman was appointed, if he is that controversial, why was he appointed in the first place?
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They assumed people would have moved on.
 
There are a number of reasons why this appointment was wrong. Salman was in a position of power once before, he was in that position for all of 3 weeks and he brought our cricket down to its knees. His tenure, though short, was marred by decisions and actions that not only undermined the team's performance but also damaged the public's trust in the administration. This starkly contrasts the cases of Amir and Asif, who, despite their corrupt actions, could argue that they were merely following orders. In contrast, Salman's actions were his own, showing a concerning lack of judgment for someone in a leadership role.
Yes an attempted rehabilitation was undertaken for Amir. It ultimately failed, but at least the PCB made an effort to rectify the situation. This approach highlighted the PCB's willingness to give second chances under the right circumstances. Salman's situation is markedly different from that of Butt's, as Butt wasn't in a position of authority when he committed his offences, nor was he given a high-ranking role upon his return.

Salman was brought into a position that is quite high in the PCB hierarchy, which is alarming. Some argue that "he has served his time, and we can't punish him twice." However, this is a misinterpretation of the situation. Being denied a role at the PCB isn't a form of punishment; it's a decision based on suitability and trustworthiness. Many jobs have restrictions on employment for individuals with criminal backgrounds, and this is a standard practice in various fields to maintain integrity and public confidence.

Also the accolades regarding Salman's so-called cricketing brain are baffling. There's been little demonstration of this supposed acumen. It's unclear how he has suddenly been deemed to possess a high cricketing IQ, especially considering his previous track record. Such assertions need to be backed by tangible evidence or a clear demonstration of his capabilities, which seems to be lacking in this case.

Finally his potential employment would have severely dented the already tarnished image of the PCB, especially on a high-profile away tour. The fact that his appointment was even considered, let alone nearly finalized, speaks volumes about the current state of affairs in Pakistan cricket. It indicates a worrying lack of foresight and consideration for the sport's reputation. While it's relieving that his appointment was rescinded, the fact that he got so close to securing such a high position is a stark reminder of the challenges and controversies that continue to plague Pakistan cricket.

One can only speculate why the sports minister from Punjab thought this was a good idea. Is it reward for Mr Butt keeping his mouth shut when allegations were made about Wahab at the same time?
 
Savak said:
Let's be clear here. Amir and Asif are responsible for their own actions. Butt didn't force them to do what they did at gun point. Asif was a train wreck, he would have done something else to derail his career, the guy had 9 lives.
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Asif yes but Amir how?
 
The appoinment of Salman Butt came as a surprise to many as he was constantly put aside for his past.
Same goes to Salim Malik... He is still trying for last 20 years for a PCB role, it also affected Ijaz Ahmed for getting roles but eventually the ice broke and he landed in many roles as coach.

Salman butt is close friend of Wahab , that blazer transfer pic made a round of speculation during that time..
Wahab acting so stupid trying to boss around, and rightly put a full stop.. Good job Hafeez, he entrusted upon him to take the role and this guy showed his inner self, trying to break ice for Salman Butt... There are so many players to choose from for this consultant role brought in Salman and Kamran ( who fortunately missed on that spot-fixing boat)

Within a month of his appointment as chief selector he has done enough circus ..
This guy has big ego and will do many more circus. Next coming up will be Shoaib Malik T20 WC24 drama...
Actually haris rauf kept him away from T20 and he is planning something cunning for him trying to end his career with roping him in for tests without any FC experience.....
 
Foolish Wahab also called in names of Azharuddin and Jadeja in comparison whose names were cleared by court ( the higher judicial body of India)

Jadeja was in the IPL commentary box long time ago.. Surely it will backfire for this dumb, stupid and weak Wahab... His mouth doing more damage than good for him..
 
SM1989 said:
Also to add to the above

Salman’s crime came at a time when the country was drowning in floods and suffering under the govt’s incompetence. He had no regard for any of that when he engaged in that shameful act of disgracing the country. He should suffer, sorry.
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Also at the time when the terrorist bus attack on the Srilankan team happened which blocked the way for international sports and cricket to Pakistan for many years... They played Aus in England as their home series.... He destroyed a good team that was rebuilding, captain himself and two frontline seamers along with Umar gul that rattled Aus and England and Wahab in the bench.. he would have been an all format captain back then and had a successful career but wasted ... No body to blame except himself , Hafeez and Misbah grabbed the opportunity and made a career out of it and now he is the Director
 
Unpopular opinion, but you all have to read some examples below:

#SalmanButt committed a crime, and he paid the price for that. He should have been given a 2nd chance to redeem himself.

Please read below some examples (out of so many) where once ex- convitcs now are not only successful but also helping ppl in the same field in which they were sent to jail by running some reforms programs in collaboration with authorities.

Daniel Manville served 3 yrs for manslaughter and later became a successful lawyer and now teaches in a Michigan Sate University.

Jeff Henderson served ten years for dealing and manufacturing cocaine as a youth. He is a top chef now at Ceaser's palace and runs different rehabs and reforms programs.

Robert Downey, Jr. has served jail time for multiple drug-related charges. Although he has been candid about his battle with addiction, he has since enjoyed a comeback and starred in several blockbuster films.

Frank William Abagnale was only 16 years old he began his career as a conman (pretending to be a doctor, college professor,When Frank William Abagnale was only 16 years old he began his career as a conman (pretending to be a doctor and other imposters eventually writing $2.5 million in fradulent checks). He went to prison for five years. Since his release, he has cooperated with the government and runs a consulting firm that helps agencies' debunk fraud. A movie starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hanks was made based on his life story.

#SalmanButt deserves a chance.
 
Savak said:
Unpopular opinion, but you all have to read some examples below:

#SalmanButt committed a crime, and he paid the price for that. He should have been given a 2nd chance to redeem himself.

Please read below some examples (out of so many) where once ex- convitcs now are not only successful but also helping ppl in the same field in which they were sent to jail by running some reforms programs in collaboration with authorities.

Daniel Manville served 3 yrs for manslaughter and later became a successful lawyer and now teaches in a Michigan Sate University.

Jeff Henderson served ten years for dealing and manufacturing cocaine as a youth. He is a top chef now at Ceaser's palace and runs different rehabs and reforms programs.

Robert Downey, Jr. has served jail time for multiple drug-related charges. Although he has been candid about his battle with addiction, he has since enjoyed a comeback and starred in several blockbuster films.

Frank William Abagnale was only 16 years old he began his career as a conman (pretending to be a doctor, college professor,When Frank William Abagnale was only 16 years old he began his career as a conman (pretending to be a doctor and other imposters eventually writing $2.5 million in fradulent checks). He went to prison for five years. Since his release, he has cooperated with the government and runs a consulting firm that helps agencies' debunk fraud. A movie starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hanks was made based on his life story.

#SalmanButt deserves a chance.
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All above mention examples are limited to a certain level on the other hand Butt's crime had worldwide implications he polluted the sport of cricket and disgraced Pakistan cricket fans all over the world. Any person with an iota of affection with cricket will not let Salman Butt enter any cricket office but Zaka comes across a callous person.
 
Kianig89 said:
All above mention examples are limited to a certain level on the other hand Butt's crime had worldwide implications he polluted the sport of cricket and disgraced Pakistan cricket fans all over the world. Any person with an iota of affection with cricket will not let Salman Butt enter any cricket office but Zaka comes across a callous person.
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Butt's crime brought stricter regulations with respect to cricket and its players integrity. It is no different than Frank Williams.
 
I for one wouldn't mind seeing Asif back with a bowling coach role at NCA
 
While speaking on his official YouTube channel, Salman Butt said that it is too early to comment on coaching since PSL is a year away:

“There is no such thing [coaching in PSL] at the moment. The next edition of PSL is in 2025 so I don’t know what will happen at that time.”
 
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