"My family is not permitting me to go to Pakistan" : Mushfiqur Rahim

[ethan hunt]

All this discussion for someone who averages 8 vs pak in t20s at a strike rate of 80.
Just enjoy the cricket and welcome those who are making the trip. We aint missing viv richards here.

 

[Usman Chadda]

Look, it is a personal decision and no one can make him travel anywhere, and his decision must be respected but his reason to not travel to Pakistan is stupid and should be criticized.

It should not be, in a honesty. It's his and his family's right. Perception will change. You have to give it time, and people will realize how wonderful a place our country is for playing cricket aswell.

We cannot, and should not, force anyone. Have the confidence in the authorities to turn this around. They are doing a splendid job so far.

 

[sweep_shot]

The same person who is very quick at degrading Pakistani cricketers in this case seemed to have overlooked the fact that it took Mushfiq around 10 years at international cricket to find a way to score runs frequently whereas a lot of these Pakistani names have been thrown right into the deep end and had to fill in for some huge names to have left the game by 2009. Harris Sohail has genuine and tough runs in ICC world cups since he emerged in 2015. Asad Shafiq has not been great but name me a single knock played by Musfhiq that is far better than Shafiq's greatest knocks in Test Cricket?

Mushfiq has two Test double centuries. One was scored against SL in SL (that SL team had Herath). Asad's highest Test score is 137.

I think the reason why Mushfiq couldn't win many games was because Bangladesh is an ordinary team. Pakistan win most of their games due to world class bowling and not batting (although that is starting to change now with the arrival of Babar).

 

[gazza619]

Treat BD really well when they arrive, good crowd and atmosphere for the T20 and he will tour next time round.

Pakistan will treat them like royals, however my money is on the fact that the attitude of BD board will not change. Old habits die hard.

 

[MenInG]

This thread is not for judging Mushfiqur's excellence as a batsman - new thread exists for that

 

[MenInG]

My only issue with Mushfiqur's statement is that he has no right to judge the security situation in Pakistan.

Yes, he made a decision based upon his own family's wishes etc - he is no expert on security and he has no right to make any statement about "Pakistan security is better" etc. That is not his area of expertise.

 

[MoJoJoJo]

That's his personal decision. But he should've been a bit more diplomatic in his statement..

 

[sjahmed23]

This is funny as hell.

 

[Kroll]

I will go to Pakistan if security situation gets better: Mushfiqur

Bangladesh stalwart and former captain Mushfiqur Rahim revealed that he will not be available for the entire away series against Pakistan as he didn’t get the permission from the family for the tour.

But the 32-year-old wicketkeeper-batsman also said that he will tour Pakistan only if their security situation gets better and remains consistent.

“I have already informed Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) that I am not going to Pakistan for the upcoming series. I have submitted an official letter, and BCB accepted that. Not just T20Is, I am unavailable for the entire series,” Mushfiqur told the media after the final of just-concluded Bangabandhu Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) final at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Friday.

“My family is afraid of the security condition of Pakistan. In this situation, I can’t go to Pakistan and play cricket there. It is always tough for me to sit down from a series of Bangladesh national team,” he added.

Mushfiqur also said that he had a proposal to play in Pakistan Super League (PSL) but he refused it because of the event will take place in Pakistan this time around.

“My family is not permitting me to go to Pakistan. Cricket is not bigger than the life. But at the same time, I would like to say that the situation of Pakistan is better than before. I toured Pakistan in 2008 before that incident (terror attack on Sri Lankan team in 2009). Pakistan is a wonderful place to play cricket. The wickets of Pakistan are batting-friendly and I will miss playing there. But if the situation gets better and remains better consistently, I would definitely love to go to Pakistan to play cricket,” Mushfiqur added.

Mushfiqur believes his vacant place will be filled easily and who will get chance will try his best for Bangladesh team. He concluded by saying: “There are many players who did well in BPL and in India series. I will expect them to play well in the upcoming series as well. It’s an opportunity for the young guys. It’s really tough to play good cricket against a team like Pakistan in their home. But I believe the boys will pose a strong challenge.”

This Mushfiq or whoever this non entity is, should shut up about Pakistan's security - this is none of his concern to go mouthing off about.

Pakistan need to put this little upstart in his place whenever they next meet.

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

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In the last 5-6 years, he is averaging around 50 in ODIs. His averages against the top teams and Pakistan are the following:

Australia - 111
England 62
South Africa - 60
India - 35
New Zealand - 33
Pakistan 96

In fact, he averages 25 against Ireland so he has not boosted his numbers by bashing minnows. Those are outstanding numbers and he immediately walks into the Pakistan side and becomes our second best ODI batsman after Babar.

To say that Haris, Shafiq, Azhar, Abid (who has played less than 5 ODIs) and Rizwan are far better than him is a typical arrogant and ignorant viewpoint that you would expect from a section of Pakistani supporters who still believe that they are supporters of a top team. In other words, they cannot accept the reality - the reality that Pakistan is a deeply mediocre team in all formats and players of Mushfiq’s caliber would immediately improve the team.

You clearly missed my point. I'm talking about talent and ability. Mushfiq has reached this level after 12 years of international cricket. And even then he is not that good. You can over-hype him all you want, doesn't mean people will believe you.

 

[kk1992]

It should not be, in a honesty. It's his and his family's right. Perception will change. You have to give it time, and people will realize how wonderful a place our country is for playing cricket aswell.

We cannot, and should not, force anyone. Have the confidence in the authorities to turn this around. They are doing a splendid job so far.

I disagree, his personal decision and he has right to do whatever he wishes, but as Mening has explained, he is not a security expert and it is a funny excuse, especially after BCB has agreed to visit Pakistan.

 

[Mamoon]

You clearly missed my point. I'm talking about talent and ability. Mushfiq has reached this level after 12 years of international cricket. And even then he is not that good. You can over-hype him all you want, doesn't mean people will believe you.

Pakistan is one of the least talented cricket nations at the moment and it has been the case for many, many years now. The rate at which we produce elite talents is considerably low compared to the top sides.

We like to hide behind talent and ability excuse but it doesn’t work anymore. We are clearly scraping the bottom of the barrel on this front as well.

How good Mushfiq actually is depends on who you compare him with. If you compare him to the world’s best batsmen like Kohli, Smith, Williamson, Root, Rohit, Stokes, Shakib and also Babar etc., then he is not very good.

However, if you compare him to the other batsmen of a team (Pakistan) that has been in perpetual decline for 20 years and mostly finds itself languishing in the bottom half of the Test and ODI rankings, then he is excellent and is more than good enough to make their side.

 

[Bullet Drive]

Bro, why are you dragging that dead horse, when it’s settled? BD (Amy player) player can always give their explanations here apart from the agent issue - the draft took place before finalisation of PSL schedule, they could have put a clause regarding travelling to PAK if selected, they could have observed the situation till PSL - it hardly matters. What draft, there are players who signed agreement knowing that part of PSL will be held in Pakistan.... then didn’t come with their team at the business end of the tournament.

Some of you are just dragging something from your vaunted ego - it’s settled, live in peace. Cricket is coming back to PAK and that’s the most critical point .... why some of you guys are desperate to tell the world that cricket is coming back but still some players are skeptic & touring team isn’t comfortable to stay in PAK for long - previous one played two Tests without any acclimatisation, almost from airport to ground, next one is playing two Tests is three trips ....

Just leave it - Mushi is too little for the broader perspectives here.

Have myself seen the PSL contracts to sign up for the draft.

They clearly state whole PSL will be played in Pakistan.

 

[Flat_Track_Bully]

Pakistan will treat them like royals, however my money is on the fact that the attitude of BD board will not change. Old habits die hard.

Don't worry the main hurdle was getting them to tour. Perceptions change.

 

[Pakpak]

If this guy walked in the streets of Pakistan noone would even know who he is. That's how much of a nobody he is.

 

[NoBallZombie]

Pakistan is one of the least talented cricket nations at the moment and it has been the case for many, many years now. The rate at which we produce elite talents is considerably low compared to the top sides.

We like to hide behind talent and ability excuse but it doesn’t work anymore. We are clearly scraping the bottom of the barrel on this front as well.

How good Mushfiq actually is depends on who you compare him with. If you compare him to the world’s best batsmen like Kohli, Smith, Williamson, Root, Rohit, Stokes, Shakib and also Babar etc., then he is not very good.

However, if you compare him to the other batsmen of a team (Pakistan) that has been in perpetual decline for 20 years and mostly finds itself languishing in the bottom half of the Test and ODI rankings, then he is excellent and is more than good enough to make their side.

For a country with the least amount of talent in the world in addition to the in ability to host matches in our own backyard, I reckon we have done fantastically well over the past decade. How can that not be positive? Imagine the heights we could scale if we had better infrastructure, better administrators, better planners?

Mushfiq has been really good recently and it is harsh to compare him to the youngsters in the Pakistani team. Over the years, our superstar culture has meant guys like Afridi, Hafeez and Malik have stayed far far longer than they deserved and as a result, we have lost a fair bit of talented players. Compare Mushfiq to the 3 gents above and I would take him over Hafeez and Malik today. But the youngsters coming into the side need to get a few years before they are eligible for comparison.

On a separate note, why would you not think that Pakistan has suddenly got an army of talented youngsters in and around the team? Whether their ability transforms into anything tangible is a separate debate but you have to agree guys like Naseem, Shaheen, Haris Rauf, Babar, Rohail are going to make some mark in international cricket if not become great players. How can you not be optimistic?

 

[NoBallZombie]

My only issue with Mushfiqur's statement is that he has no right to judge the security situation in Pakistan.

Yes, he made a decision based upon his own family's wishes etc - he is no expert on security and he has no right to make any statement about "Pakistan security is better" etc. That is not his area of expertise.

I think we are just giving him too much importance. If he does not want to come, fair enough. We should just let it rest. Our biggest issue was to have the continuity in countries touring us, we have already won here. I am looking forward to the challenge of getting the next team in now.

 

[DoosraTeesra]

If Carlos Puyol and Ronaldinho can come to Pakistan, When British heir to throne can come and visit multiple places in Pakistan, it's kind of funny that Mushfiqur thinks he is going to be bigger potential security target and thus declines. It's freaking hilarious.

 

[GrandMaster]

He along with other Bangladeshi cricketers were lucky to escape the terrorist attack in NZ by a couple of mins. May be that thing is still in his mind?

 

[cric_man]

So he doesn't want to play in PAKISTAN because Iran is close by.
Then why were they willing to play in the UAE?

Logic?

I was being sarcastic. This was one of the reason BCB Prez Papon the great had used while he was waffling on giving reason of not able to visit Pakistan for the tests.

 

[Saj]

I wonder if he discussed this through with his team-mates who are going to Pakistan and asked for their thoughts and the thoughts of those players families.

 

[Mirpur express]

Brilliant gutsy little player, always had a soft spot for him, would’ve been good to see him in Pakistan but apparently he is traumatised by what happened in NewZealand..

 

[light]

If Carlos Puyol and Ronaldinho can come to Pakistan, When British heir to throne can come and visit multiple places in Pakistan, it's kind of funny that Mushfiqur thinks he is going to be bigger potential security target and thus declines. It's freaking hilarious.

You know what's hilarious? PCB doesn't know what a presidental security means ... if they did, you guys would not be in this mess in the first place. Instead of blaming others, point towards your board and laugh a bit first.

 

[ahsan17]

You know what's hilarious? PCB doesn't know what a presidental security means ... if they did, you guys would not be in this mess in the first place. Instead of blaming others, point towards your board and laugh a bit first.

What specifically are you referring to?

 

[Usman Chadda]

You know what's hilarious? PCB doesn't know what a presidental security means ... if they did, you guys would not be in this mess in the first place. Instead of blaming others, point towards your board and laugh a bit first.

It's been ten years now. I'm sure you must have made some mistakes in life you are thoroughly ashamed of, and eventually learned from them.

There's nothing hilarious about your post, sorry.

 

[Abdullah719]

Mahmudullah backs Mushfiq decision to skip Pakistan tour

Bangladesh wicketkeeper-batsman Mushfiqur Rahim opted to skip the tour of Pakistan, citing his family’s reservations about the security issue.

Interestingly, interim captain Mahmudullah, who is the brother in law of Mushfiq, got the green signal from his family.

Mahmudullah however, has thrown his full weight behind Mushfiq and backed his decision not to travel to Pakistan owing to security concerns.

“Initially it was a little bit tough obviously. My family was concerned about it but later they agreed on the matter. In that sense I am relieved that my family will not feel stressed about the tour because probably Pakistan will provide the best security. And as for Mushfiq’s decision I completely support his decision because family is always the most important issue in a player’s life,” Mahmudullah said to the media in Mirpur’s Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium Tuesday

The Tigers attended their final practice session at the SBNS yesterday prior to flying off to Pakistan Wednesday.

It was an intense training session as batting, bowling and fielding took precedence.

Mahmudullah informed that they have put the finishing touch to their preparation and will try to make a good start in the first of three T20Is in Lahore Friday.

“At the moment players are focusing on the upcoming series rather than the security situation. The decision has been made so we are focusing on cricket only. We are planning on performing well, and focusing on winning the series rather than think about other issues,” said the 33-year old.

Bangladesh last played T20Is in November last year away to India where they lost 1-2, despite winning the first match of the series.

Mahmudullah though believes almost every member in the squad are in good form following the Bangabandhu Bangladesh Premier League Twenty20 and determined to put on a good show against the No 1 ranked side in T20Is.

“Ranking wise they are way ahead as they are the No 1 team in the T20I format and we are in ninth position. But as a captain I am hopeful because of the way we have played in the last few series, we can achieve good results in the series against Pakistan,” said Mahmudullah, who captained Chattogram Challengers in the BBPL.

The second and third T20Is will also be held in Lahore Saturday and Monday respectively.

https://www.dhakatribune.com/sport/...-backs-mushfiq-decision-to-skip-pakistan-tour

 

[DoosraTeesra]

You know what's hilarious? PCB doesn't know what a presidental security means ... if they did, you guys would not be in this mess in the first place. Instead of blaming others, point towards your board and laugh a bit first.

In 2009, There was no presidential level security. Things are much different now. I don't need to assert how strong the security is for every tour now. Times change, people learn from mistakes. To still think Pakistan of 2020 is same as of 2009 is ridiculous to say the least.

 

[The_Odd_One]

I respect his decision but it does not appear logical to me. There are thousands (if not millions) of Bengalis living in Pakistan already. Mushfiq has security problems in his own country.

 

[Rana]

Otis Gibson gets the job and will meet the Bangladesh squad in Lahore straight away. This is called a professional attitude

I hope Vettori and McKenzie can learn from this.

 

[Mamoon]

I respect his decision but it does not appear logical to me. There are thousands (if not millions) of Bengalis living in Pakistan already. Mushfiq has security problems in his own country.

This is absurd.

Pakistanis of Bengali origin are not comparable to Bangladeshis. Mushfiq’s country is Bangladesh not Pakistan, and it is understandable if he feels unsafe here, considering that he hasn’t lived here.

Similarly, a Pakistani who has grown up in the U.S. and has never lived in Pakistan is obviously going to be apprehensive about coming here, but that is not the case for Pakistanis living in Pakistan.

 

[Bewal Express]

When the BD come, we need to treat them with love and kindness that was given to the SL. Its a shame he ain't coming as he is a good player but the team is coming and we need to change perceptions. The security has to be watertight, there are alot of hurt people desperately trying to isolate PK, we cannot afford any avoidable incidents.

 

[The_Odd_One]

This is absurd.

Pakistanis of Bengali origin are not comparable to Bangladeshis. Mushfiq’s country is Bangladesh not Pakistan, and it is understandable if he feels unsafe here, considering that he hasn’t lived here.

Similarly, a Pakistani who has grown up in the U.S. and has never lived in Pakistan is obviously going to be apprehensive about coming here, but that is not the case for Pakistanis living in Pakistan.

Yes, they are comparable. Almost 3 million Bangladeshis have illegally migrated to Pakistan since 1980. They have families there, run businesses, and live like normal citizens. They are much safer than other minorities in the country. There are very high chances that some of his relatives live in Pakistan.

Bangladesh is not US and neither is Mushfiq a US citizen. It is a third world country like Pakistan which itself is suffering from religious extremism. I can understand if an Australian or an English player does not feel safe traveling to Pakistan but I see no reason why a Bangladeshi would have a problem when millions of their countrymen have made Pakistan their homeland.

 

[felictyinneed]

Yes, they are comparable. Almost 3 million Bangladeshis have illegally migrated to Pakistan since 1980. They have families there, run businesses, and live like normal citizens. They are much safer than other minorities in the country. There are very high chances that some of his relatives live in Pakistan.

Bangladesh is not US and neither is Mushfiq a US citizen. It is a third world country like Pakistan which itself is suffering from religious extremism. I can understand if an Australian or an English player does not feel safe traveling to Pakistan but I see no reason why a Bangladeshi would have a problem when millions of their countrymen have made Pakistan their homeland.

One word for your question's answer - Christchurch

Everyone here forgets how recently the BD team went through a nightmare.

 

[MenInG]

One word for your question's answer - Christchurch

Everyone here forgets how recently the BD team went through a nightmare.

True but will that mean Bangladesh will not travel again to New Zealand?

 

[Joseph Gomes]

I respect his decision but it does not appear logical to me. There are thousands (if not millions) of Bengalis living in Pakistan already. Mushfiq has security problems in his own country.

Bengalis and Bangladeshis aren't the same, there are Bengalis in India as well.

 

[MenInG]

Bengalis and Bangladeshis aren't the same, there are Bengalis in India as well.

People from Bangaldesh should be referred to as Bangladeshis - lets be clear about it.

Back to topic please.

 

[Mamoon]

Yes, they are comparable. Almost 3 million Bangladeshis have illegally migrated to Pakistan since 1980. They have families there, run businesses, and live like normal citizens. They are much safer than other minorities in the country. There are very high chances that some of his relatives live in Pakistan.

This is an individual choice and it doesn’t dependent on the community. If a Pakistani lives abroad and has never lived in Pakistan, he would also feel apprehensive about going to Pakistan.

In fact, even within Pakistan people are reluctant to go to different places. In the early 2010s when Peshawar was deeply hit by terrorism, people from Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad etc. would be skeptical about coming to Peshawar, even though millions of people like us continued to live there.

Mushfiq is not a Bengali immigrant in Pakistan. He is a Bangladeshi whose only connection with Pakistan might be that some of his relatives might be living in Pakistan or some of his relatives might have been killed by Pakistan in the 1971 genocide.

Pakistan is a foreign country for him and his apprehensions need to be respected.

Bangladesh is not US and neither is Mushfiq a US citizen. It is a third world country like Pakistan which itself is suffering from religious extremism. I can understand if an Australian or an English player does not feel safe traveling to Pakistan but I see no reason why a Bangladeshi would have a problem when millions of their countrymen have made Pakistan their homeland.

It doesn’t matter if it is a third world country. It has been much safer than Pakistan over the last two decades because it has not been caught up in the WoT.

It’s citizens are allowed to be apprehensive about the security situation just like the western people. It doesn’t matter if there is a sizable Bengali population in Pakistan - the people who chose to live in their own country have nothing to do with Pakistan.

Their situation and outlook on security in Pakistan is not the same as the ethnic Bengalis who are now Pakistani citizens.

 

[Hitman]

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[Hitman]

This guy is reacting as if he is visiting Iraq or Afghanistan.

 

[Abdullah719]

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He tweets the same stuff before most tours tbh.

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[Hitman]

Alright, thanks for pointing it out. I thought his latest tweet is an exception since he is visiting Pakistan.

 

[obaidshariq]

Pakistan is one of the least talented cricket nations at the moment and it has been the case for many, many years now. The rate at which we produce elite talents is considerably low compared to the top sides.

We like to hide behind talent and ability excuse but it doesn’t work anymore. We are clearly scraping the bottom of the barrel on this front as well.

How good Mushfiq actually is depends on who you compare him with. If you compare him to the world’s best batsmen like Kohli, Smith, Williamson, Root, Rohit, Stokes, Shakib and also Babar etc., then he is not very good.

However, if you compare him to the other batsmen of a team (Pakistan) that has been in perpetual decline for 20 years and mostly finds itself languishing in the bottom half of the Test and ODI rankings, then he is excellent and is more than good enough to make their side.

He averages 8 against Pakistan in T20 and him and Shakib were playing against this so called untalented Pakistan in the recently concluded world cup and we know the result. Don't criticize for the sake of it please

 

[The_Odd_One]

This is an individual choice and it doesn’t dependent on the community. If a Pakistani lives abroad and has never lived in Pakistan, he would also feel apprehensive about going to Pakistan.

In fact, even within Pakistan people are reluctant to go to different places. In the early 2010s when Peshawar was deeply hit by terrorism, people from Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad etc. would be skeptical about coming to Peshawar, even though millions of people like us continued to live there.

Mushfiq is not a Bengali immigrant in Pakistan. He is a Bangladeshi whose only connection with Pakistan might be that some of his relatives might be living in Pakistan or some of his relatives might have been killed by Pakistan in the 1971 genocide.

Pakistan is a foreign country for him and his apprehensions need to be respected.



It doesn’t matter if it is a third world country. It has been much safer than Pakistan over the last two decades because it has not been caught up in the WoT.

It’s citizens are allowed to be apprehensive about the security situation just like the western people. It doesn’t matter if there is a sizable Bengali population in Pakistan - the people who chose to live in their own country have nothing to do with Pakistan.

Their situation and outlook on security in Pakistan is not the same as the ethnic Bengalis who are now Pakistani citizens.

You are comparing apples to oranges.

Pakistanis living abroad do not want to visit Pakistan for other reasons. Terrorism is not even on the list. They are scared of street crimes, unhygienic living conditions that cause serious illness, and overall political instability. Mushfiq would visit Pakistan for playing cricket and not for roaming on streets. What is he scared of?

As I said initially, I respect his decision but I do not have to agree to it. Hence, I have a different point of view.

11 other Bangladeshi players will be playing in Pakistan and that includes his brother in law. How come it is safe for everyone but him? It is similar to someone scared of flying. No matter how much they are educated on air travel safety and how many other passengers have no problem flying, their irrational fear will always cripple their judgment.

If Watson, Faf, Paine, etc. who may have valid reasons for not playing in Pakistan can show up, it is absurd to justify Mushfiq's fear. Why will only he be a target?

Millions of people who look like him, speak his language, and dress up like him are as safe in Pakistan as they would have been in Bangladesh. They are not being persecuted for their ethnicity or religion.

 

[MenInG]

Bangladesh wicketkeeper-batsman Mushfiqur Rahim has made himself unavailable for Bangladesh’s tour to Pakistan citing personal reasons. So quite naturally he will not play the two Tests against Pakistan.

But now it seems like Mushfiqur’s participation in the lone Test against Zimbabwe from February 22 is also in jeopardy, as he is not in the 14-man squad announced a few days ago, which chief selector Minhajul Abedin Nannu is saying is for all three Tests Bangladesh will play against Pakistan and Zimbabwe in coming months.

As Mushfiqur is not a part of the squad, the chief selector was asked if Mushfiqur would not play against Zimbabwe as well, despite the match being in Bangladesh.

In reply Nannu said, “Mushfiqur is injured. Once he is fit, he has to prove himself to get into the team.”

He also added, “Because of the injury Mushfiqur is not playing in the first round of the Bangladesh Cricket League (BCL). If he gets fit and plays in the second round, only then will we take him in the team. But first he has to give the fitness test.”

Meanwhile, Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB)’s Cricket Operations chairman Akram Khan addressed the Mushfiqur issue in a different tone. According to Dhaka-based newspaper Samakal, Akram said Mushfiqur will definitely play against Zimbabwe if he becomes fit. The newspaper also reported that Mushfiqur too is determined to play against Zimbabwe, and so he is preparing to take part in the second round of the BCL. Regarding the issue,

Bangladesh head coach Russell Domingo said: “If we take Mushfiqur in the team [for Zimbabwe Test], then we will have to exclude the player we are taking to Pakistan. And again when we will play against Pakistan in April, we will have to take another person in place of him [Mushfiqur]. So this will be unfair to that another person.

Maybe the selectors are trying to provide him with enough opportunity. Everything will become clear once we hold a talk with Mushfiqur.” Another member of the selection panel,

Habibul Bashar Sumon wants to play safe regarding this subject. He said the main focus at the moment should be on the Pakistan tour. “Mushfiqur has a hamstring injury. If he becomes fit, the board will of course consider him,” he said.

Read the full story here https://www.bdcrictime.com/uncertainty-over-mushfiqurs-participation-in-zimbabwe-test/

 

[Justcrazy]

I would have loved to see him in PAK tour, but he decided not to tour (might still happen for the Test tour, once his team returns from T20 series). Is that too big an issue? I read some idiot writing here that he is doing it to satisfy Indians (as if Indians care ....), some think he is scared of failure ..... The guy didn't list for PSL draft either, which suggests his family might not be agreeing.

Also, as far I know his extended family is US based, and he travels there regularly ..... might have decided not to have PAK embarkation stamp on his passport, you never know. Shakib's wife is is US citizen and he spends considerable time in USA, yet he visited PAK multiple times though.

It's his personal choice and we have to honor that - if someone doesn't have the basic decency of not honoring that, I think next best is to avoid the topic.

Yes it is his choice after all , but I was saying from a cricketing point of view.

It does not matter which team wins , but I want to see first choice teams playing test cricket.

 

[JibranAnsari]

Pakistan is in a no win situation here , security personnel make you nervous and not having security makes you panic. It is more about perception these days , as long as the foreign teams think that there is a need of security then they will remain hesitant.

 

[Abdullah719]

BCB hints to be tough on Mushfiq for opting out Pakistan series

Spoiler

Wicket-keeper batsman Mushfiqur Rahim’s place in Bangladesh Test squad has come under scrutiny with the decision makers focusing to a same team both for Pakistan and Zimbabwe series.

Bangladesh will depart for the first match of the two-Test series against hosts Pakistan Tuesday with Mushfiqur staying back in Dhaka having opted to not be part of the series.

Speculations have been rife for the Test team to remain the same for the lone Test at home against Zimbabwe later this month and in April when Bangladesh travel to Pakistan again, for an ODI and second Test.

Bangladesh head coach Russell Domingo on Monday insisted the importance of having the same squad in the upcoming matches given the short gap between them.

Earlier, Bangladesh Cricket Board [BCB] chief selector Minhajul Abedin had mentioned that the squad for first Test against Pakistan will remain the same for game against Zimbabwe Test scheduled to start on February 22 and then the second Test against Pakistan.

“I am under the impression that this is the squad for this one Test match. We will re-evaluate once we get back. You have to remember that Mushfiq got runs in the last Test, but we also need to consider the fact that, it is hard to pick a batting line-up, change it for one Test, and then change it again for the third Test. I want to give guys a run, but we also need to consider that Mushfiq was our best player in India,” said Domingo to the media on Monday to a query over Mushfiq’s inclusion for Zimbabwe Test.

In the cricket fraternity, discussion in strong whether Mushfiq is facing consequences for not being part of Bangladesh’s tour of Pakistan. Mushfiq had decided not to travel to Pakistan due to security concern. Eyebrows are being raised over the issue given it involves Mushfiq, a batsman that has been one of the pillars to Bangladesh line-up in longer version of the game.

It is understood that dialogues were taken place within the board over cricketers taking leave during a series at will. Suspended star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has been one taking leave citing the need of rest followed by opener Tamim Iqbal who returned after a long leave through tour of Pakistan. Both Shakib and Tamim were able to return back to their spots in the team but situation for Mushfiq may be different.

BCB president Nazmul Hasan following Bangladesh’s 2-0 series loss to hosts Pakistan last month had come with a strong tone over cricketer’s decision over leave during international series. The statements from BCB chief had hinted of the board considering strong policy on leave and Mushfiq’s case is being considered to be the first to face the heat.

“When Tamim came back, we had to change opening pair [Imrul Kayes and Shadman Islam] that we used in previous series [in India]. Now Mushfiq didn’t go [to Pakistan]. So, we have a problem with number four. If we had known some things from before, we could plan forward. Let me give a simple example. We have a Test coming up. No one is a more dependable batsman than Mushfiq. Now, think we take someone new for the number four position. What will that player do? Is it enough to play just one Test?” BCB president Nazmul told media Wednesday last.

“We need to give that new player at least three matches. We have Zimbabwe series after this and Mushfiq will play but then when we go to Pakistan again, we have to change. That’s a lot of change,” Nazmul had said.

https://www.dhakatribune.com/sport/...ugh-on-mushfiq-for-opting-out-pakistan-series

 

[Rana]

BCB hints to be tough on Mushfiq for opting out Pakistan series

Spoiler

Wicket-keeper batsman Mushfiqur Rahim’s place in Bangladesh Test squad has come under scrutiny with the decision makers focusing to a same team both for Pakistan and Zimbabwe series.

Bangladesh will depart for the first match of the two-Test series against hosts Pakistan Tuesday with Mushfiqur staying back in Dhaka having opted to not be part of the series.

Speculations have been rife for the Test team to remain the same for the lone Test at home against Zimbabwe later this month and in April when Bangladesh travel to Pakistan again, for an ODI and second Test.

Bangladesh head coach Russell Domingo on Monday insisted the importance of having the same squad in the upcoming matches given the short gap between them.

Earlier, Bangladesh Cricket Board [BCB] chief selector Minhajul Abedin had mentioned that the squad for first Test against Pakistan will remain the same for game against Zimbabwe Test scheduled to start on February 22 and then the second Test against Pakistan.

“I am under the impression that this is the squad for this one Test match. We will re-evaluate once we get back. You have to remember that Mushfiq got runs in the last Test, but we also need to consider the fact that, it is hard to pick a batting line-up, change it for one Test, and then change it again for the third Test. I want to give guys a run, but we also need to consider that Mushfiq was our best player in India,” said Domingo to the media on Monday to a query over Mushfiq’s inclusion for Zimbabwe Test.

In the cricket fraternity, discussion in strong whether Mushfiq is facing consequences for not being part of Bangladesh’s tour of Pakistan. Mushfiq had decided not to travel to Pakistan due to security concern. Eyebrows are being raised over the issue given it involves Mushfiq, a batsman that has been one of the pillars to Bangladesh line-up in longer version of the game.

It is understood that dialogues were taken place within the board over cricketers taking leave during a series at will. Suspended star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has been one taking leave citing the need of rest followed by opener Tamim Iqbal who returned after a long leave through tour of Pakistan. Both Shakib and Tamim were able to return back to their spots in the team but situation for Mushfiq may be different.

BCB president Nazmul Hasan following Bangladesh’s 2-0 series loss to hosts Pakistan last month had come with a strong tone over cricketer’s decision over leave during international series. The statements from BCB chief had hinted of the board considering strong policy on leave and Mushfiq’s case is being considered to be the first to face the heat.

“When Tamim came back, we had to change opening pair [Imrul Kayes and Shadman Islam] that we used in previous series [in India]. Now Mushfiq didn’t go [to Pakistan]. So, we have a problem with number four. If we had known some things from before, we could plan forward. Let me give a simple example. We have a Test coming up. No one is a more dependable batsman than Mushfiq. Now, think we take someone new for the number four position. What will that player do? Is it enough to play just one Test?” BCB president Nazmul told media Wednesday last.

“We need to give that new player at least three matches. We have Zimbabwe series after this and Mushfiq will play but then when we go to Pakistan again, we have to change. That’s a lot of change,” Nazmul had said.

https://www.dhakatribune.com/sport/...ugh-on-mushfiq-for-opting-out-pakistan-series

About time the superstars who opt out get punished. If your countrymen are going then you as a representative of that country should go.

 

[MenInG]

Wicketkeeper-batsman Mushfiqur Rahim on Tuesday was declared fit by Bangladesh Cricket Board physicians, but his inclusion in the national team for this month’s Zimbabwe Test remained uncertain with both selectors and head coach opposing to tamper too much with the side.

‘Mushfiqur Rahim and Imrul [Kayes] have been struggling with hamstring and calf muscle. They were undergoing rehab programmes,’ BCB’s chief physician Debashis Chowdhury told reporters in Mirpur.

‘Mushfiqur had a grade-one injury, so we had hoped that he would recover by the second week of February. We had anticipated that Imrul would need one more week.

‘Today they both passed the tests conducted by our physio and trainer. They are both fit to play,’ he added.

Mushfiq, who opted out of the entire Pakistan tour for security concerns, wanted to return to international cricket with the one-off Test against Zimbabwe series from February 22 in Dhaka.

But Mushfiq’s plans received a jolt on Saturday, when BCB announced a 14-man team for Bangladesh’s next three Tests against Pakistan and Zimbabwe without him.

Chief selector Minhajul Abedin cited the batsman’s hamstring injury as the issue behind the exclusion but said that he could come back to the side if he proves his fitness.

But with the Zimbabwe series taking place in between the first and second Pakistan Test, including Mushfiq in the playing XI would mean changing the squad thrice in three Tests, something South African head coach Russell Domingo was opposed to.

Domingo felt regular changes in the Test squad would destabilise the team and hinted that they were likely to stick to the same squad to give other players opportunities during the upcoming Test series.

‘I am under the impression that this is the squad for this one Test match. We will re-evaluate once we get back,’ Domingo said during a press-conference on Monday.

‘You have to remember that Mushfiq got runs in the last Test, but we also need to consider the fact that, it is hard to pick a batting line-up, change it for one Test, and then change it again for the third Test.

‘I want to give guys a run, but we also need to consider that Mushfiq was our best player in India,’ he added.

After passing the fitness Test, Mushfiq will now be available to play the second round match of Bangladesh Cricket League and has a chance to prove his necessity in the Bangladesh middle order.

https://www.newagebd.net/article/98620/mushfiq-fitness-raises-controversy

 

[MenInG]

Mushfiqur Rahim is all set to make a comeback to the national team in the upcoming lone Test against Zimbabwe, scheduled to begin from February 22, with selectors expected to announce the team today.

There were rumours that Mushfiqur would not be considered for the Zimbabwe series if he did not change his mind about touring Pakistan because the Bangladesh team management wanted to have continuity in the side instead of tinkering with the squad.

However, chief selector Minhajul Abedin said yesterday that there was no reason to not include the wicketkeeper-batsman.

The Zimbabwe national team landed in Dhaka yesterday to prepare for their one-off Test against the hosts from February 22. They are scheduled to have a two-day practice match against a BCB XI from Tuesday. PHOTO: BCB
"We spoke to Mushfiqur today [Saturday] and he is all set to return to the Test side for the upcoming Test series against Zimbabwe. We are going to submit the Test team tomorrow and the squad will most likely be announced tomorrow [Sunday]," Minhajul told The Daily Star yesterday.

It was learned that the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) had asked Mushfiqur to reconsider his decision to tour Pakistan after he became the only one to pull out from the tour due to personal reasons.

However, it is still unconfirmed whether Mushfiqur will change his mind and tour Pakistan for the third and final phase of the tour. On the last leg of the tour in April, Bangladesh will play one ODI and the second and final Test in Karachi.

There have also been discussions about another experienced cricketer, Mahmudullah Riyad, and his poor form in the longest version of the game which has seen him score just one fifty in his last ten innings. It was learned that the team management had asked the 34-year-old to focus on the limited-overs format and it will be interesting to see whether the selectors including him in the team.

Pacer Taskin Ahmed is also likely to make a comeback to the Test side as pacer Al Amin Hossain is suffering from injury. The selectors may also consider Mustafizur Rahman and young seamer Hasan Mahmud for the Test against Zimbabwe at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur.

Bangladesh will be desperate to return to winning ways after continuous disappointments in the game's longest format.

Mominul Haque and his troops have lost all five Test matches in 2019 and that trend continued into 2020, which began with yet another innings and 44-run thrashing in Rawalpindi last week.

https://www.thedailystar.net/sports/cricket/news/mushy-set-return-zimbabwe-test-1868551

 

[sweep_shot]

Welcome back, Mushfiq. We need you badly (even though I don't like your keeping).

 

[Savak]

His presence would not have made much difference. Bang are just pathetic in test cricket

 

[sweep_shot]

His presence would not have made much difference. Bang are just pathetic in test cricket

You are right but he is our best batsman in the absence of Shakib. It is better for Mushfiq to play than another random guy.

 

[MenInG]

Has scored his third double-century in Tests vs Zimbabwe - Bangladesh need him for 2nd Test v Pakistan

 

[Rana]

Has scored his third double-century in Tests vs Zimbabwe - Bangladesh need him for 2nd Test v Pakistan

PakPassion needs him to tour, so many myths and speculations need to be put to bed about this guy.

 

[Mujtaba2900]

PakPassion needs him to tour, so many myths and speculations need to be put to bed about this guy.

Yeh ,So much for the guy who Averages what 35?
I remember just Few Months Ago People Were Saying Babar Wasn't Good for test on What 35 Avg and he Played only 20 test matches for Averaging 35 mushfiq played 70 ( seriously 70 test matches)
And his average is 36 current Pakistani Bowlers who Have 4 matches Experience of playing at home Are going to eat him alive

 

[Mujtaba2900]

Mushfiq Last 10 Test Series
Vs Aus Avrg 39
Vs SA. Avrg 23
Vs Sri. Avrg 30
Vs Wi. Avrg. 15
Vs Zim. Avery 90
Vs Wi. Avrg 13
Vs Afg. Avrg 12
Vs Ind. Avrg 42

Like Seriously And they Say he is their best batsman after Shakib such is the Standard

 

[Kroll]

Don't know why we're worrying so much about this Mushfiq. If he doesn't want to come, its his own choice, let it be.

 

[Xoib]

Hes a good batsman but he is no Kohli or Smith that his presence can bridge the gulf between Pakistan and Bangladesh that too on Pakistan soil.

 

[Ashraful_Rox]

We need him for the T20 world cup, test matches are not that important.

 

[Rana]

Don't know why we're worrying so much about this Mushfiq. If he doesn't want to come, its his own choice, let it be.

No one is worrying, but some posters need a serious reality check. This guy should make an effort and come to the next Test which is a Batsman’s paradise.

 

[Bigboii]

We need him for the T20 world cup, test matches are not that important.

With that attitude Bangladesh cricket will never grow

 

[warcry]

We need him for the T20 world cup, test matches are not that important.

with that attitude, why even have test status ?

 

[Ashraful_Rox]

with that attitude, why even have test status ?

I don't have time to watch test cricket, I have a life. 8 hours everyday for 5 days, no thanks.

 

[Ronaldo7]

I don't have time to watch test cricket, I have a life. 8 hours everyday for 5 days, no thanks.

You don't want watch it so it's not important? lol

Looks like we'll have to judge the importance of something by whether Ashraful_Rox watches it or not

 

[Kroll]

No one is worrying, but some posters need a serious reality check. This guy should make an effort and come to the next Test which is a Batsman’s paradise.

He's already shown his disrespect to Pakistan, doubt he's in a hurry to come.

 

[Rana]

The guy does some cringe dinosaur celebration after bashing Zimbabwe for a double hundred. He may need a chicken celebration whilst sitting at home watching his team mates toil hard for their country in the 2nd Test

 

[Abdullah719]

Nazmul expects Mushfiqur to go to Pakistan

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Nazmul Hossain today said he expects Mushfiqur Rahim and all the other contracted players to go to Pakistan in greater interest of the nation.

The BCB boss said this while speaking to reporters after the one-off Test match against Zimbabwe ended in an innings victory for Bangladesh in Mirpur.

"I expect him (Mushfiqur) to go to Pakistan. Not only him, I want all contracted players to be willing to go to Pakistan. One can't only think about his self interest; he has to think about the nation's interest as well," Nazmul told reporters.

Mushfiqur Rahim has opted not to travel to Pakistan for the Tigers' three-legged tour, citing his family's concern over security. He acquired the approval from the BCB regarding this after the board high-ups had said that they would not force anyone to go to Pakistan.

However, following Bangladesh's heavy defeats in the three T20Is and the first Test in Rawalpindi, the BCB boss had strongly criticised Mushfiqur's decision of not travelling to Pakistan.

The ace batsman, who yesterday scored an unbeaten double-hundred against Zimbabwe on his return to the side and later was adjudged the man of the match, was even for a while deemed to be 'not an automatic choice' by the BCB think-tank for the Zimbabwe Test.

https://www.thedailystar.net/sports/cricket/news/nazmul-expects-mushfiqur-go-pakistan-1872763

 

[Rana]

Nazmul expects Mushfiqur to go to Pakistan

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Nazmul Hossain today said he expects Mushfiqur Rahim and all the other contracted players to go to Pakistan in greater interest of the nation.

The BCB boss said this while speaking to reporters after the one-off Test match against Zimbabwe ended in an innings victory for Bangladesh in Mirpur.

"I expect him (Mushfiqur) to go to Pakistan. Not only him, I want all contracted players to be willing to go to Pakistan. One can't only think about his self interest; he has to think about the nation's interest as well," Nazmul told reporters.

Mushfiqur Rahim has opted not to travel to Pakistan for the Tigers' three-legged tour, citing his family's concern over security. He acquired the approval from the BCB regarding this after the board high-ups had said that they would not force anyone to go to Pakistan.

However, following Bangladesh's heavy defeats in the three T20Is and the first Test in Rawalpindi, the BCB boss had strongly criticised Mushfiqur's decision of not travelling to Pakistan.

The ace batsman, who yesterday scored an unbeaten double-hundred against Zimbabwe on his return to the side and later was adjudged the man of the match, was even for a while deemed to be 'not an automatic choice' by the BCB think-tank for the Zimbabwe Test.

https://www.thedailystar.net/sports/cricket/news/nazmul-expects-mushfiqur-go-pakistan-1872763

Starting to like this Nazmul guy.

Can’t wait for this Mushfiq bloke to tour Pakistan next month

 

[SensiblePakFan]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">BCB President Nazmul Hasan "I expect Mushfiqur to go to Pakistan. Not only him, I want all contracted players to be willing to go to Pakistan. One can't only think about his self interest; he has to think about the nation's interest as well" <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PAKvBAN?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PAKvBAN</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cricket?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Cricket</a></p>— Saj Sadiq (@Saj_PakPassion) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saj_PakPassion/status/1232251079322193920?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 25, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

 

[Rudi hater]

At the back of a double ton, he does not want to get humiliated by those teenage bowlers from Pakistan. He knows he will fail hence he did not turn up. Tamim is better player than him he could not save BD Mushfiq is not that great.

 

[Rellu_Katta]

xtremly avg player just trying to cry and get some camera time

Avgs away from home
Eng = 10
SA = 26
NZ = 31
SL = 60
Ind = 55
WI = 34
Zim = 35

for last 5 years avg
2014 = 40
2015 = 20
2016 = 25
2017 = 54
2018 = 35
2019 = 34

compare that to lets say Shaan Massod
In Aus = 39
In Eng 18
In SA 38
IN SL = 69

sample size smaller but then he has only played away tours in recent times... only 2nd series at home...

in short Mushfiq is an avg player , will do well at home but struggle away

big time

 

[gazza619]

At the back of a double ton, he does not want to get humiliated by those teenage bowlers from Pakistan. He knows he will fail hence he did not turn up. Tamim is better player than him he could not save BD Mushfiq is not that great.

Cant wait for him to turn up and fail badly...

 

[Saj]

Nazmul expects Mushfiqur to go to Pakistan

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Nazmul Hossain today said he expects Mushfiqur Rahim and all the other contracted players to go to Pakistan in greater interest of the nation.

The BCB boss said this while speaking to reporters after the one-off Test match against Zimbabwe ended in an innings victory for Bangladesh in Mirpur.

"I expect him (Mushfiqur) to go to Pakistan. Not only him, I want all contracted players to be willing to go to Pakistan. One can't only think about his self interest; he has to think about the nation's interest as well," Nazmul told reporters.

Mushfiqur Rahim has opted not to travel to Pakistan for the Tigers' three-legged tour, citing his family's concern over security. He acquired the approval from the BCB regarding this after the board high-ups had said that they would not force anyone to go to Pakistan.

However, following Bangladesh's heavy defeats in the three T20Is and the first Test in Rawalpindi, the BCB boss had strongly criticised Mushfiqur's decision of not travelling to Pakistan.

The ace batsman, who yesterday scored an unbeaten double-hundred against Zimbabwe on his return to the side and later was adjudged the man of the match, was even for a while deemed to be 'not an automatic choice' by the BCB think-tank for the Zimbabwe Test.

https://www.thedailystar.net/sports/cricket/news/nazmul-expects-mushfiqur-go-pakistan-1872763

Nobody should be forced to tour any country.

By doing this he's putting a lot of pressure on Mushfiqur which could backfire for Bangladesh cricket in the long run.

 

[Usman Chadda]

Nobody should be forced to tour any country.

By doing this he's putting a lot of pressure on Mushfiqur which could backfire for Bangladesh cricket in the long run.

He mistakenly believes Mushfiqur would make the Test in April competitive. Couldn"t have been a pretty sight watching your team get mauled like that.

 

[MMHS]

He mistakenly believes Mushfiqur would make the Test in April competitive. Couldn"t have been a pretty sight watching your team get mauled like that.

He wants his best batsman to guide the batting line-up. What he believes, keep it to him.

This same guy Mushi kicked a ******** bunch out of Asia Cup alone after missing two of his best players, that wasn't a pretty sight either, therefore only a deluded will talk about pretty sight in cricket.

 

[Titan24]

Solid batsman and in great form for some years. Should add much more stability to BD middle order. If he doesnt come again due to security issues or any other issue everyone should understand and respect his decision though it would be great if he is part of BD team.

 

[Mirpur express]

Always liked Mushfiqur as a feisty little player & if he does come I think he’ll boost the team morale but don’t expect him to score big against the Young pacers , they’ll be to hot for him to handle the quality is way above the Zimbabweans with all due respect unless Yasir Shah bowls at him lol

 

[sweep_shot]

Always liked Mushfiqur as a feisty little player & if he does come I think he’ll boost the team morale but don’t expect him to score big against the Young pacers , they’ll be to hot for him to handle the quality is way above the Zimbabweans with all due respect unless Yasir Shah bowls at him lol

Mushfiq hasn't done that great against Pakistan in the past. His best performances generally come against India and Zimbabwe.

But, you never know. Cricket is a funny game.

 

[Rana]

Mushfiq coming to Pakistan would be like Shawn Michaels returning to Montreal on this thread.

Pure heat.