"Inzamam-ul-Haq let me and Pakistan cricket down regarding Oval-Gate" : Shahryar Khan

[MenInG]

Today, on 20th August 2006, is the day when Oval Gate happened!

 

[Haroon786]

What an anniversary, the next 4 years were to be our 4 worst and most controversial years, aside from the T20 win in 2009.

 

[Aahd81]

The posters aren't unhappy about spread of Islam, they aren't unhappy with Inzi practising his religion either. They are unhappy with religiosity being the criteria for selection into a cricket team. They are unhappy with cricketers who didn't give in becoming outcasts in their own team in which they were selected on cricketing merit. Inzi had no right to use his captaincy to forcefully 'spread Islam'. Islam doesn't allow it, and one shouldn't cheat into being a better Muslim and a crusader for the religion when the religion doesn't allow it. God forbade it for a reason...

 

[BaaliSoda]

One of the best interview that I've ever come across here at PP in a very long time.

Thank you, PP interview team and Mr Khan

 

[Saj]

I'm currently reading Shahryar Khan's book these days. A very interesting read so far.

 

[MenInG]

One of the more interesting interviews we have done!

 

[aukhan]

Who told you to made a convicted criminal captain of the national team?

Inzi is the reason why we couldn't rebuild after 2003 WC. His oath gate 2010 drama still haunts PAK cricket.

 

[Bhaijaan]

The oath gate was masterminded by YoYo wasn't it?

 

[MenInG]

Interesting take on Inzi's role - fair to say that he is unlikely to feature in any Pak setup whilst Shahryar Khan is around!

 

[MMHS]

He was a great batsman & a great team player, an honest soul, BUT Inzamam should never be allowed close to management in any scope. The problem with Inzi is - he was extremely loyalist. He wasn't biased, but his personality trait is laid back, comfortable & trustworthiness - this type of personalty always feel secure to work with selected bunch of people whom they trust & feel confidence working with. During his Captaincy era (long, long period compared to PAK standard, where generally you get about 6 former Captains in a playing XI), we have seen hardly any new comer. Inzi had his own trusted group & he kept selecting within that. Advantage for him was that the team was performing, there were not many to challenge him & most importantly - he himself was leading from the front.

10 - 15 years back, I used to study IND/PAK domestic cricket lot more than what I do now. From the period of 2003 to 2009, I can name at least a dozen players who could have a much better career than what they are now. At least, some players like Ajmal, Babar, Cheema, Rauf or Ayub made their debut well into 30s after Inzi era, batsmen likes of Faisal Ather, Saeed bin Nasir, Asim Kamal, Bilal Asad, Aamer Sajjad, Rijwan Ahmed, Adnan Raza, Aafaq Rahim never even got into contention.

May be stats often don't tell the real story of PAK domestic batsmen (still Asim Kamal, Saeed bin Nasser, Faisal Ather & Adnan Raza were really unfortunate), but I do believe, in general PAK domestic figures are quite reflective of the bowlers class & bowlers like Tahir Mughal, Fahad Masood, Jafar Nazir, Abdur Rauf, Naved Arif, Zahid Saeed, Ahmed Hayet should really feel hard done by. Particularly I don't know why Fahad Masood, Mughal, Zahid & Jafar Nazir never even got a call? That guy Mughal had a FC batting average of 21 & bowling 22 over 100+ match career & Fahad Masood was quick, really quick in his early 20s that I saw (just once or twice in some PAK domestic, or A team match; can't recall, but boy, he was blistering quick)

If I can recall correctly, only players that debuted in 4-5 years of Inzi regime was probably Rehman & Asif - he simply 'll not risk any new comer in the squad, just to disrupt his own cone. If Inzi gets the opportunity in decision making role, he 'll identify his own group & simply protect them with biased loyalty.

 

[aukhan]

Its a good thing Sharyar won't repeat the same mistake again.
[MENTION=79064]MMHS[/MENTION]
He was a great batsman & a great team player, an honest soul

One of the convicted cricketers in Justice Qayum Report + the disgusting oath gate treachery that says alot about him.

 

[Haroon786]

Seems like you have to be a tool to reach the top of Pakistan cricket as a player.

 

[Savak]

He was a great batsman & a great team player, an honest soul, BUT Inzamam should never be allowed close to management in any scope. The problem with Inzi is - he was extremely loyalist. He wasn't biased, but his personality trait is laid back, comfortable & trustworthiness - this type of personalty always feel secure to work with selected bunch of people whom they trust & feel confidence working with. During his Captaincy era (long, long period compared to PAK standard, where generally you get about 6 former Captains in a playing XI), we have seen hardly any new comer. Inzi had his own trusted group & he kept selecting within that. Advantage for him was that the team was performing, there were not many to challenge him & most importantly - he himself was leading from the front.

10 - 15 years back, I used to study IND/PAK domestic cricket lot more than what I do now. From the period of 2003 to 2009, I can name at least a dozen players who could have a much better career than what they are now. At least, some players like Ajmal, Babar, Cheema, Rauf or Ayub made their debut well into 30s after Inzi era, batsmen likes of Faisal Ather, Saeed bin Nasir, Asim Kamal, Bilal Asad, Aamer Sajjad, Rijwan Ahmed, Adnan Raza, Aafaq Rahim never even got into contention.

May be stats often don't tell the real story of PAK domestic batsmen (still Asim Kamal, Saeed bin Nasser, Faisal Ather & Adnan Raza were really unfortunate), but I do believe, in general PAK domestic figures are quite reflective of the bowlers class & bowlers like Tahir Mughal, Fahad Masood, Jafar Nazir, Abdur Rauf, Naved Arif, Zahid Saeed, Ahmed Hayet should really feel hard done by. Particularly I don't know why Fahad Masood, Mughal, Zahid & Jafar Nazir never even got a call? That guy Mughal had a FC batting average of 21 & bowling 22 over 100+ match career & Fahad Masood was quick, really quick in his early 20s that I saw (just once or twice in some PAK domestic, or A team match; can't recall, but boy, he was blistering quick)

If I can recall correctly, only players that debuted in 4-5 years of Inzi regime was probably Rehman & Asif - he simply 'll not risk any new comer in the squad, just to disrupt his own cone. If Inzi gets the opportunity in decision making role, he 'll identify his own group & simply protect them with biased loyalty.

Its not like Misbah has given a lot of players chances, he has stuck to the same group of 15-16 players just like Inzi did.

 

[MMHS]

Its not like Misbah has given a lot of players chances, he has stuck to the same group of 15-16 players just like Inzi did.

I actually don't agree that. There are 2 issues that should be considered in Misbah's case -

1. Total number of matches played by PAK during these period was much lower than Inzi's period & there had been no home game. Generally, you give chances to young players at home series, particularly against soft opponents. Misbah was made Test Captain in late 2010, since then PAK had been the least no. of Test playing nation (barring the bottom 2)

2. Some of the young players given chance didn't do justice to them either. It's not that Misbah haven't given them chances, but they themselves haven't helped their cause either. PAK won the U19 WC in 2004 & 2006, but hardly any of those players played a single game under IH (Only Riaz Afridi played a single Test, I believe); but from 2008, 2010 & 2012 team lot many has made the debut at least.

Having said that, with limited number of games, still in last 3 years the number of new player introduced to PAK team under Misbah is far greater than Inzi era. I 'll give lot of credit to Misbah for that.

 

[MenInG]

Well, guess Mr. Khan has changed his mind about Inzi....

 

[Taaya]

Well, guess Mr. Khan has changed his mind about Inzi....

I don't think he has the final say on these decisions. Our beloved Patron of the PCB probably has alot to do with these changes - especially after Waqar reached out to him. Atleast he is showing some effort in order to make our cricket better.

 

[godzilla]

I don't understand why anyone would give sheryar any credence whatsoever. He was a failure in every stint as chairman in the past which is why he was booted out then, and he's a failure now. Excessive public statements notwithstanding, his hires have been atrocious, his scapegoating typical and his lack of willingness to take responsibility for his chairmanship are all obvious proofs of why he should retire and go away.

If his hands are tied by the massively corrupt patron, he should have the self respect to resign. Nawaz sharif and zardari are the main architects of the obliteration of pakistani cricket for their own ends at the expense of the one ray of brightness for 200mm poor hard working ordinary citizens, by sheryar is just as culpable for his gross incompetence and pig minded arrogance in steering the pcb ship straight downwards.

It beggars belief that given where our standing is in world cricket, the shambolic state of management squads and cricketing affairs that anyone at all would be supporting it defending sharyar.

His criticism of inzi, after the event, is typical of his cowardly scapegoating and inability to make any decisions. The majority of people supported inzi after we suffered for years at the hands of hairs racism, where was the manager Zaheer Abbas that sheryar appointed for the tour? Who's purvey included crisis management and team affairs?

Sheryar is a disgrace.

 

[blackwidow]

What does he do? Same question re sethi? What do they bring to the table?


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[Corridor of Uncertainty]

I think Shehreyar's hand was forced. Judging by the all round praise of the decision to hire Inzi, it is likely the pressure was on Shehryar to get Inzi in.

Will make for a fascinating relationship.

Shehryar is a reactive leader who throws his team under the bus all the time (Inzi, Moin, Waqar, Afridi etc) whenever the pressure is on.

Be that as it may, this appointment may turn out good for Pakistan cricket.

 

[aukhan]

Inzi's ego was bigger then the side. This is an alarming situation, seems like Najam Sethi is behind his appointment. Chances of Moin Khan becoming our head coach are very bright now. ICL Mafia returns.

 

[Khwaja78]

The interview is an informative read and surprised me about what happened in 2006. Shaheryar Khan was a joke chairman and his decision to make Inzamam captain is still making us suffer after many years.

 

[MMHS]

He was a great batsman & a great team player, an honest soul, BUT Inzamam should never be allowed close to management in any scope. The problem with Inzi is - he was extremely loyalist. He wasn't biased, but his personality trait is laid back, comfortable & trustworthiness - this type of personalty always feel secure to work with selected bunch of people whom they trust & feel confidence working with. During his Captaincy era (long, long period compared to PAK standard, where generally you get about 6 former Captains in a playing XI), we have seen hardly any new comer. Inzi had his own trusted group & he kept selecting within that. Advantage for him was that the team was performing, there were not many to challenge him & most importantly - he himself was leading from the front.

10 - 15 years back, I used to study IND/PAK domestic cricket lot more than what I do now. From the period of 2003 to 2009, I can name at least a dozen players who could have a much better career than what they are now. At least, some players like Ajmal, Babar, Cheema, Rauf or Ayub made their debut well into 30s after Inzi era, batsmen likes of Faisal Ather, Saeed bin Nasir, Asim Kamal, Bilal Asad, Aamer Sajjad, Rijwan Ahmed, Adnan Raza, Aafaq Rahim never even got into contention.

May be stats often don't tell the real story of PAK domestic batsmen (still Asim Kamal, Saeed bin Nasser, Faisal Ather & Adnan Raza were really unfortunate), but I do believe, in general PAK domestic figures are quite reflective of the bowlers class & bowlers like Tahir Mughal, Fahad Masood, Jafar Nazir, Abdur Rauf, Naved Arif, Zahid Saeed, Ahmed Hayet should really feel hard done by. Particularly I don't know why Fahad Masood, Mughal, Zahid & Jafar Nazir never even got a call? That guy Mughal had a FC batting average of 21 & bowling 22 over 100+ match career & Fahad Masood was quick, really quick in his early 20s that I saw (just once or twice in some PAK domestic, or A team match; can't recall, but boy, he was blistering quick)

If I can recall correctly, only players that debuted in 4-5 years of Inzi regime was probably Rehman & Asif - he simply 'll not risk any new comer in the squad, just to disrupt his own cone. If Inzi gets the opportunity in decision making role, he 'll identify his own group & simply protect them with biased loyalty.

Four & half years later how PP is experiencing Inzamam’s performance as CS?

 

[Chokli]

Four & half years later how PP is experiencing Inzamam’s performance as CS?

brilliant analysis

 

[Ahmed216]

Four & half years later how PP is experiencing Inzamam’s performance as CS?

wow.Correct analysis sir

 

[The Bald Eagle]

How many of you can still vividly recall it?
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On 20 August 2006, during the fourth day of the fourth Test between England and Pakistan at The Oval, umpires Darrell Hair and Billy Doctrove ruled that the Pakistani team had been involved in ball tampering.