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

[Titan24]

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.

Played a top knock in Asia Cup against Pak and came in when BD was 11/3. A key BD wicket in every format and same would be the case in test and One off ODI vs Pak if he comes.

 

[sweep_shot]

Played a top knock in Asia Cup against Pak and came in when BD was 11/3. A key BD wicket in every format and same would be the case in test and One off ODI vs Pak if he comes.

Correct. But, Imrul Kayes was also good. Also, kudos to BD bowlers for defending a relatively low score. It was a complete team effort.

Mushfiq needs to improve his record against Pakistan and I hope that he goes to Pakistan this time (and plays well).

 

[Usman Chadda]

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.

There's no point of guiding this useless team. Rahim should stay at home, or he will get roped into the embarrassment.

You will get mauled again, you know that don't you? Remains to be seen if it would be worse

 

[MMHS]

There's no point of guiding this useless team. Rahim should stay at home, or he will get roped into the embarrassment.

You will get mauled again, you know that don't you? Remains to be seen if it would be worse

As I said, he did had a point to guide that useless team in Asia Cup...

You are having your loud mouth, because you know that the next games are in Pakistan - enjoys your time.

 

[Mesozoic]

Why are people belittling him so much here ? Just because he refused to come to Pak ?

He averages 55 in India against Shami, Ishant, Umesh, Ashwin, Jadeja etc. There's no reason to believe he'd fail "miserably" against the likes of Shaheen, Abbas, Yasir and Naseem. He's a top class player in all formats and one of the batsmen in SC conditions.

 

[Hawkeye]

Papon doing the right thing.

He's betraying his own team because there's no reason not to tour, at least not for the upcoming leg of the tour now that their board is also satisfied.

Just no reason to act like a tool now.

 

[Hawkeye]

Why are people belittling him so much here ? Just because he refused to come to Pak ?

He averages 55 in India against Shami, Ishant, Umesh, Ashwin, Jadeja etc. There's no reason to believe he'd fail "miserably" against the likes of Shaheen, Abbas, Yasir and Naseem. He's a top class player in all formats and one of the batsmen in SC conditions.

He definitely won't do much against the attack of Shaheen/Naseem/Abbas.

He's better than the likes of Sarfraz as WK/bats, correct.

But he isn't really world class.

 

[Mesozoic]

He definitely won't do much against the attack of Shaheen/Naseem/Abbas.

He's better than the likes of Sarfraz as WK/bats, correct.

But he isn't really world class.

He is world class in sub continental conditions. And there's no reason to believe he would fail in Asia against any team looking at his record in India and Sri Lanka where he averages 55 and 65 respectively.

 

[Mesozoic]

He is the best WK batsman in Asia by some margin and has looked a class apart in the last 3-4 years from his contemporaries.

 

[Hawkeye]

He is world class in sub continental conditions. And there's no reason to believe he would fail in Asia against any team looking at his record in India and Sri Lanka where he averages 55 and 65 respectively.

The only way we can put this argument to rest is, if he does come for the next leg of the tour.

He has to, because there's no excuse left.

We'll see what he can do - 90% chance he won't do much.

 

[SensiblePakFan]

He said he wont tour, it doesnt matter really. Better for Pakistan.

 

[Harpoon]

Musfiq is a top class batsman and wk. Will be a big boost to Bangla team if he joins and will make the series more exciting.
But if he doesn't want to come, that's fine as well. It's his choice.

 

[Abdullah719]

Mushfiqur Rahim refuses to change stance on touring Pakistan

The last phase involves a one-off ODI on April 3 and the second Test of the series, from April 5.

Mushfiq opted out from the opening two legs, which included three T20Is and one Test in late January and early February, due to safety concerns.

BCB stated earlier that they would respect the players’ decision, should they opt out of the touring party but suggested him to revisit his decision after seeking advice from Mahmudullah and other team-mates, who toured on two occasions to take part in the first two phases of the tour.

“I have clearly stated my stand regarding going or not going to Pakistan and they [BCB] have accepted it. There was an offer from PSL and I was asked whether I give my name or not but I did not give for the tournament,” Mushfiq was quoted as saying to a private TV channel on Thursday.

“They [board] should have respected me because I did not put my name despite knowing the current situation. So it is pretty clear [that I will not go] and it will not change in the future and I have all the good wishes for them who travels there,” he added.

https://banglamirrornews.com/2020/0...refuses-to-change-stance-on-touring-pakistan/

 

[Rana]

Mushfiqur Rahim refuses to change stance on touring Pakistan

The last phase involves a one-off ODI on April 3 and the second Test of the series, from April 5.

Mushfiq opted out from the opening two legs, which included three T20Is and one Test in late January and early February, due to safety concerns.

BCB stated earlier that they would respect the players’ decision, should they opt out of the touring party but suggested him to revisit his decision after seeking advice from Mahmudullah and other team-mates, who toured on two occasions to take part in the first two phases of the tour.

“I have clearly stated my stand regarding going or not going to Pakistan and they [BCB] have accepted it. There was an offer from PSL and I was asked whether I give my name or not but I did not give for the tournament,” Mushfiq was quoted as saying to a private TV channel on Thursday.

“They [board] should have respected me because I did not put my name despite knowing the current situation. So it is pretty clear [that I will not go] and it will not change in the future and I have all the good wishes for them who travels there,” he added.

https://banglamirrornews.com/2020/0...refuses-to-change-stance-on-touring-pakistan/

Where is [MENTION=131701]Mamoon[/MENTION] now?

This guy still has a valid excuse or is he clearly cowering away?

 

[Mamoon]

Where is [MENTION=131701]Mamoon[/MENTION] now?

This guy still has a valid excuse or is he clearly cowering away?

What do you want to me say? I respect his resolve. He is a man of his word and is not getting pressurized by his board.

Why would he ‘cower’?

 

[Titan24]

Its his decision which he has every right to take. However, he looks to have changed his stance as previously he said that he will consider travelling in future but now he has said his stance wont change even in future. I am not sure if by future he means next few days or ever in his career.

Anyways its his decision whatever he wants to do.

 

[sweep_shot]

This is getting ridiculous from Mushfiq. Who does he think he is? Other teammates are touring and he can't. Makes no sense.

 

[SensiblePakFan]

Fair enough, its better for Pakistan.

 

[sweep_shot]

Disappointing from Mushfiq. He should've agreed to play ODI at least.

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

This is great news.

 

[saeed5646]

Easy point awaits pakistan since don bradman aka mushfiq is not coming

 

[RickyG]

Why is he still talking about the tour/us? No one cares if he comes or not.

The value of mushfiqur is lower than a piece of ding dong bubble in Pakistan.

 

[coy0607]

Obviously he won't change his stance now, it'll just be admitting he made a huge mistake earlier.

Meanwhile this guy averages 23 in 8 test match innings vs Pakistan

 

[ahmedzee]

Mushfiqur is now giving a totally different reason not to tour. From what I heard it is because his name was sent for PSL draft without his knowledge. PCB didn’t respect him so that’s why he is not touring. No kidding, this is the legit excuse. So seems like it wasn’t about security of family not permitting (same family as Mahmudullah)

 

[Rana]

What do you want to me say? I respect his resolve. He is a man of his word and is not getting pressurized by his board.

Why would he ‘cower’?

Such a shame that your Asian Ace player could not prove his ultra superiority over us Meek Pakistanis. Clearly Pakistan is well below his pristine standards

 

[bilawal666]

No one cares if Rahim doesn't come. I do however think that his refusal to tour Pakistan will be a pivotal moment in Rahim's career going downhill from here and he may regret that down the line.

 

[Deewana Mastana]

He has really clearly said it that he will never visit/tour Pakistan be that now for a test or even in the future he is simply never interested in going to Pakistan.

He is entitled to his opinion and many wouldn't agree with it but that is his choice and we should just let it be.

Not that he is the biggest concern in the world either.

 

[Rana]

As I said, there is plenty of tine for him to reconsider and we will be waiting with open arms to show him his place.

He won’t score more than 30 runs at Karachi.

 

[chazam]

Mushfiqur is now giving a totally different reason not to tour. From what I heard it is because his name was sent for PSL draft without his knowledge. PCB didn’t respect him so that’s why he is not touring. No kidding, this is the legit excuse. So seems like it wasn’t about security of family not permitting (same family as Mahmudullah)

How can a players name in a draft without him knowing????who else will put his name

 

[Mamoon]

As I said, there is plenty of tine for him to reconsider and we will be waiting with open arms to show him his place.

He won’t score more than 30 runs at Karachi.

If he can score 127 against Ashwin and Jadeja in Hyderabad, he can certainly score more than 30 runs against our 7th ranked losers in Karachi.

Nevertheless, you can continue to invent new reasons to explain why he is too scared to tour Pakistan.

 

[Mamoon]

No one cares if Rahim doesn't come. I do however think that his refusal to tour Pakistan will be a pivotal moment in Rahim's career going downhill from here and he may regret that down the line.

Yes because teams that have refused to tour Pakistan in the last 11 years have gone downhill and have lived to regret the decision.

 

[Artaxerxes]

Mushiqur doesn't want to come Pakistan.It his choice.There is no need to discuss this anymore.

 

[gazza619]

He is the drama queen, a bit like Yunus Khan.

Fed up of him being in the news.

 

[bilawal666]

Just talking about Rahim here yeah, let's keep it relevant.

 

[Rana]

If he can score 127 against Ashwin and Jadeja in Hyderabad, he can certainly score more than 30 runs against our 7th ranked losers in Karachi.

Nevertheless, you can continue to invent new reasons to explain why he is too scared to tour Pakistan.

Still 30 days for him to reconsider. We will see.

 

[Hasan123]

Bangladesh cricket board shouldn't put pressure on him to travel if he doesn't feel comfortable. We all want him to travel but no use in forcing him to travel .

 

[BaankeJi]

Leave the poor chap alone. He is perfectly justified in not touring. Stop taunting him.
If it was someone from Sena countries, nobody would have said anything.

 

[Rana]

Leave the poor chap alone. He is perfectly justified in not touring. Stop taunting him.
If it was someone from Sena countries, nobody would have said anything.

Lol I have no mercy for anyone. An Individual from SENA has not behaved arrogantly like he has.

And I want him to tour because there seems to be people pushing the agenda that he is better than all batsman from Pakistan besides Babar.

 

[Gotham Cronie]

Let him stay at home and pile cheap runs vs Zimbabwe

 

[ahmedzee]

How can a players name in a draft without him knowing????who else will put his name

Exactly, maybe he is upset he wasn’t picked for PSL ! That’s why all this non sense

 

[Kroll]

This Mushfiq's a non-entity who's just attention seeking. Never mind Shaheen and Naseem, dude's probably scared at the prospect of facing Usman Shinwari.

Let him cower in the corner while his teammates pick up the slack.

 

[Executioner]

Exactly, maybe he is upset he wasn’t picked for PSL ! That’s why all this non sense

Yeah he was soooo upset that he wasn't picked in the PSL (he didn't put his name in the draft) and that he wanted to send his stunt double to Pakistan while he plays in the Home series vs Zimbabwe

 

[ARK Rafay]

I respect his decision. It's his lose and his country's if he doesn't tour.

 

[Poutine]

Its his decision, I don't think he should be attacked or called out for it. Anyways with a bunch of major cricketers already in PSL and every other BD player coming for the tour, just Mushfiq sitting out shouldn't hurt Pakistan's cause too much.

 

[ahmedzee]

Yeah he was soooo upset that he wasn't picked in the PSL (he didn't put his name in the draft) and that he wanted to send his stunt double to Pakistan while he plays in the Home series vs Zimbabwe

No draft is done without anyone’s knowledge. It seems he was obviously aware of it. There is definitely more to it than the security issue. From his statement, it actually seems like this is the issue.

 

[The Viper]

‘I hundred percent respect his decision’ – Mashrafe Mortaza defends Mushfiqur Rahim’s move to skip Pakistan tour

BCB chief Nazmul Hasan had given a veiled threat saying that all contracted players are bound to travel wherever the team has to play.

Mushfiqur Rahim has stirred up quite a controversy by refusing to tour Pakistan with the Bangladesh team, despite repeated calls from BCB officials including president Nazmul Hasan. Bangladesh, who previously toured Pakistan for T20I series and one Test, will once against go back for the one-off ODI and the remaining Test of the two-match series.

The Bangladeshi board had given its players the option of choosing to go to the tour of Pakistan, as the hosts had promised and delivered on the presidential level security.

Mushfiqur initially had given the reason for his family members being worried for his well being and asked him not to travel to Pakistan. Now after a successful tour, the Bangladeshi board once again asked Mushfiqur to reconsider and travel to the country.

‘He got the option from the board’: Mashrafe Mortaza

BCB chief Nazmul Hasan had given a veiled threat saying that all contracted players are bound to travel wherever the team has to play. He asked players to keep the country first and everything else behind. And now the veteran batsman has found support in the form of one of the icons of Bangladesh cricket and former captain, Mashrafe Mortaza.

“I hundred per cent respect Mushfiqur’s decision. He got the option from the board – someone can skip the tour if he does not wish to go. When the team management or the selectors sit with the players, they need to ask every single player if he is willing to go. If I am considered in the team, I will also let them know if I will go or not,” Mashrafe was quoted as saying by Cricket Pakistan.

He also mentioned that it was the duty of players to consider whatever the board decided. He mentioned that he will be there wherever the board needs him to be there. “I always feel this – the board is our guardian. It will take a decision on us, thinking not once, twice, or thrice, but ten times. It is our duty to consider the board’s decision final,” he concluded.

Mushfiqur said that the board should have respected his decision of not touring Pakistan given that he had refused a PSL contract earlier and that the things were pretty clear and not going to change in the future.

https://m.crictracker.com/i-hundred...-mushfiqur-rahims-move-to-skip-pakistan-tour/

 

[sweep_shot]

If Mushfiq is skipping Pakistan tour for getting overlooked in PSL, that is disappointing.

He seems very emotional with a bad attitude. I was never a fan of his behavior.

 

[Rana]

If Mushfiq is skipping Pakistan tour for getting overlooked in PSL, that is disappointing.

He seems very emotional with a bad attitude. I was never a fan of his behavior.

Clearly believes he is some chosen guy because of his debut at 16 and never ever dropped.

 

[Ashraful_Rox]

If Mushfiq is skipping Pakistan tour for getting overlooked in PSL, that is disappointing.

He seems very emotional with a bad attitude. I was never a fan of his behavior.

Nah man, he never put his name forward. He isn't interested in PSL, he is just worried about his safety.

 

[sweep_shot]

Nah man, he never put his name forward. He isn't interested in PSL, he is just worried about his safety.

But, other BD players are traveling though. Many players from outside of Pakistan are playing in PSL.

I don't think it is security issue. He probably has a grudge or something.

 

[Executioner]

But, other BD players are traveling though. Many players from outside of Pakistan are playing in PSL.

I don't think it is security issue. He probably has a grudge or something.

What grudge though? He has participated in first PSL which was arranged completely in UAE.

It's simply because of pressure from family and we fans should respect it.

 

[BDfanforever]

What grudge though? He has participated in first PSL which was arranged completely in UAE.

It's simply because of pressure from family and we fans should respect it.

He had a close call in NZ, it's mostly because of that and understandable. Nonetheless, that's a problem in Bangladesh, always "family pressure." He is a grown adult, who should be making his own decisions.

 

[sweep_shot]

What grudge though? He has participated in first PSL which was arranged completely in UAE.

It's simply because of pressure from family and we fans should respect it.

We need him in the team. That's the thing. He is ditching the team here.

If he were a Hindu, I could understand. Muslim players shouldn't have any issues coming to Pakistan.

He was always a bit of a drama queen and I hope that we will replace him with Akbar Ali soon.

 

[Ashraful_Rox]

But, other BD players are traveling though. Many players from outside of Pakistan are playing in PSL.

I don't think it is security issue. He probably has a grudge or something.

He is just a scared individual, maybe he is scared that if you enter Pakistan he won't get US visa

 

[angrypathan]

We need him in the team. That's the thing. He is ditching the team here.

If he were a Hindu, I could understand. Muslim players shouldn't have any issues coming to Pakistan.

He was always a bit of a drama queen and I hope that we will replace him with Akbar Ali soon.

Liton Das is Hindu and doesn't seem to have any concerns. Samit Patel, Ravi Bopara also currently in Pakistan. Would guess some of the Sri Lankan players might be Hindu as well.

 

[sweep_shot]

Liton Das is Hindu and doesn't seem to have any concerns. Samit Patel, Ravi Bopara also currently in Pakistan. Would guess some of the Sri Lankan players might be Hindu as well.

Yeah. I definitely believe Pakistan is safe for cricket; it doesn't matter which religion player is from.

 

[Sunny_majoka]

Oh man we're still discussing this guy

 

[cricketAXEpert]

This is getting ridiculous from Mushfiq. Who does he think he is? Other teammates are touring and he can't. Makes no sense.

LoL, he makes it sound like, he is never going to visit. Mushfiq is going the Shakib way. He tells the board what he wants not the other way around.

 

[sweep_shot]

LoL, he makes it sound like, he is never going to visit. Mushfiq is going the Shakib way. He tells the board what he wants not the other way around.

I will be honest with you. I was never a big Mushfiq fan. Many Bangladeshi fans dislike this guy (particularly for his keeping). He is too dramatic for my liking.

The reason why he gets away with nonsense is because we don't have a replacement for him yet. But, I am hopeful that Akbar Ali will step up. He is much more sensible and level-headed.

 

[MenInG]

Mushfiqur Rahim stuck to his original decision of not touring Pakistan for the third and final phase of Bangladesh's tour in April despite the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) once again asking the cricketer to reconsider.

Bangladesh will play a solitary ODI and the second Test against the home side during the third phase of the tour.

It was learned that BCB President Nazmul Hassan had met the cricketers ahead of the first ODI against Zimbabwe in Sylhet Sunday, and asked the team management to try and convince Mushfiqur.

Members of the team management talked to the experienced batsman after the match to impress upon him that his presence would strengthen the batting after the Tigers fared poorly in the first Test in February. Mushfiqur, however, stood firm on his decision.

There was also talk that the team management wanted to rest Mushfiqur for the third and final ODI against Zimbabwe to have a look at a few young players and solidify the lineup that would play the first ODI.

The 32-year-old will however play the second ODI against Zimbabwe today.

"He [Mushfiqur Rahim] is supposed to play tomorrow [Tuesday]," chief selector Minhajul Abedin told The Daily Star yesterday.

Hassan had initially let the cricketers decide whether or not they would visit Pakistan and Mushfiqur was the only player who opted out of the first two legs of the tour, citing security concerns.

However, Hassan last month said that all centrally-contracted cricketers, including Mushfiqur, should be part of the last leg of the Pakistan tour.

https://www.thedailystar.net/sports/cricket/news/mushy-stands-firm-despite-bcb-coaxing-1875730

 

[InziRules]

It's his choice. People here judging him would make the same decision a lot of the time, if the country involved was not Pakistan. Would I go on a tour of Syria 5 years from now even if things are stable? No. Would I go to a tour of Iraq? No

Pakistan is much safer, but for a lot of people, we're mentioned alongside Afghanistan, which no sane Pakistani would go to, and Iraq, which again, most people wouldn't go to. His choice.

Our task is to get teams to tour us, and start from there to convince the world it's safe to come here. It's his right to skip this series, if he believes it's unsafe.

This is a slow process, players will say no for various reasons in the next few years. But if we keep organising series without incident, then the number of players who think it's unsafe will keep reducing.

 

[DRsohail]

Not a crowd puller, A decent test bat. If he want to come it is good for his team. We should have no issue if he comes or not. Forget about him. he is nobody in pakistan in term of popularity.

 

[Shafi]

This guy has some serious issue against Pakistan. If all the Bangladesh players can come to Pakistan the so-called "Security Issue" is just a excuse.
Average batsman who thinks to highly of himself. Mithun or Liton Das has far more talent than him to begin with.

 

[Shafi]

I will be honest with you. I was never a big Mushfiq fan. Many Bangladeshi fans dislike this guy (particularly for his keeping). He is too dramatic for my liking.

The reason why he gets away with nonsense is because we don't have a replacement for him yet. But, I am hopeful that Akbar Ali will step up. He is much more sensible and level-headed.

Compare Mushfiq with Sakib is like match winner and a serial choker.

 

[Abdullah719]

Mushfiq not being forced to tour Pakistan, says BCB

Wicket-keeper batsman Mushfiqur Rahim is not being forced to change his decision and join the last leg of Bangladesh’s tour of Pakistan, Bangladesh men’s national cricket team Chief Selector Minhajul Abedin claimed on Tuesday.

According to media reports, Mushfiq had been threatened with exclusion from the second ODI against Zimbabwe on Tuesday if he did not change his decision to opt out of the Pakistan tour. The order to exclude Mushfiq reportedly came from Bangladesh Cricket Board President Nazmul Hassan.

However, former Bangladesh captain Minhajul brushed off the claims by a section of the media. Mushfiq is yet to change his decision but still played in the ODI, striking 50 runs off 55 deliveries at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium.

Minhajul however admitted there was a discussion between the selection panel and Mushfiq where the latter was requested to reconsider his decision. Bangladesh in the final phase of the three-part tour of Pakistan in April is to play one ODI and the second Test of the series in Karachi. Mushfiq, ahead of the start of the series in January had pulled off his name from selection citing security concern.

“We have discussed with him in Sylhet and asked him whether he would tour Pakistan but he said ‘no’ to tour straightway after which we didn’t persuade him about this,” said Minhajul to the media at Sylhet International Stadium on Tuesday.

“But the way the thing came in the media, it is absolutely wrong. There was no pressure from anyone else to axe him if he refuses to tour Pakistan this time also. Even ahead of the first Test match against Pakistan, some media reported that he would be axed if he doesn’t tour Pakistan but those are absolutely false.”

Minhajul pressed that the discussion was going on whether they can field a XI in the third ODI against Zimbabwe that would likely play in Pakistan on April 3 and only if Bangladesh had won the second ODI. This would mean non selection of Mushfiq given he is adamant to his decision of not being available.

“We will select the team for Pakistan ODI from these 15 members, which were given for the Zimbabwe ODIs. Since Mushfiq won’t tour Pakistan so the squad is now 14 members and we’ll replace Mushfiq with one. However, we have plan that if Bangladesh confirm the series today, we’ll field the first XI against Zimbabwe in the third match that probably play the Pakistan ODI. So Mushfiq won’t play the third match if we can confirm the series today,” Minhajul explained.

Selection of right-arm pacer Mashrafe bin Mortaza for Pakistan match is however undecided informed Minhajul. Ahead of Zimbabwe series, BCB chief Nazmul had stated the three ODIs to be last for Mashrafe as captain and that his future selection in the team would be based on his fitness and performance. Mashrafe in a recent press conference said he would be available to tour Pakistan, if selected.

https://www.dhakatribune.com/sport/...iq-not-being-forced-to-tour-pakistan-says-bcb

 

[Down2Earth]

Didn't realise he is a bigger target than the British royal family

 

[BDfanforever]

We need him in the team. That's the thing. He is ditching the team here.

If he were a Hindu, I could understand. Muslim players shouldn't have any issues coming to Pakistan.

He was always a bit of a drama queen and I hope that we will replace him with Akbar Ali soon.

Man, terrorist main targets are Muslims themselves.

People in Afghanistan can't even go to mosque without fear of getting blown to bits.

Nonetheless, Mushy is an average batsman who is also a drama queen.

 

[Shafi]

If he can score 127 against Ashwin and Jadeja in Hyderabad, he can certainly score more than 30 runs against our 7th ranked losers in Karachi.

Nevertheless, you can continue to invent new reasons to explain why he is too scared to tour Pakistan.

Yasir also score 100 against Australia in Australia against Starc, Cummins, Hazlewood and Lyon which Dhoni couldn't do it.
Just because Musfiq scored 100 against India doesn't mean he is a great batsman.

 

[MenInG]

Wicket-keeper batter Mushfiqur Rahim has been summoned by the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) after the former claimed that he has been dropped from the squad for the Pakistan T20Is. BCB Cricket operations chairman Akram Khan, disciplinary committee chairman Sheikh Sohel, chief executive chairman Nizamuddin Chaudhury and media committee chairman Jajal Younis met the middle-order batsman and handed him the summon letter.

The summon has been handed over to Mushfiqur Rahim so that the BCB officials can talk to him about his recent interviews.

"We wanted to remove any misunderstanding between him and the selectors. It wasn't a show cause," Khan was quoted as saying by a media outlet

In an interview with a Bangladeshi channel, Rahim said that he was "available" to play which ball cricket against Pakistan and refuted the claim of being rested for Pakistan T20I.

"I was asked if I was available, to which I said, of course, I am available. But I was told that the selection committee, team management, head coach and team director took a collective decision to drop me," the wicket-keeper batter told Channel 24.

He stated that he hasn't reached a stage when he has to tell someone that he needs rest. Moreover, he said that he had a disappointing World Cup and that he needed an opportunity to bounce back.

https://www.republicworld.com/sport...ims-of-being-dropped-for-pakistan-series.html

 

[Mas-LFC]

They should have kept Mushy for this series for his experience. I mean, he isn’t ideal but he has played some good knocks in T20, if am not wrong he played a good knock to chase 200+ against Sri Lanka once in the Nidahas trophy. Plus with there’s no Shakib or Tamim around!

 

[sweep_shot]

They should have kept Mushy for this series for his experience. I mean, he isn’t ideal but he has played some good knocks in T20, if am not wrong he played a good knock to chase 200+ against Sri Lanka once in the Nidahas trophy. Plus with there’s no Shakib or Tamim around!

I think it is good that Mushfiq is not playing.

He played some good knocks but those happened many years ago. Time to test new players.

 

[BunnyRabbit]

Talk about a manchild.

 

[Rana]

They should have kept Mushfiq in the side just to see #aageAageDekhoHotaHaiKya

 

[Bhaijaan]

Good. Well done for letting your country down at a time when they needed their stars to step up!

He came and he conquered.