Pakistan team dressing room right now as per TV reports

[Savak]

Have watched 2-3 talkshows where the following is all coming out now

- The Coaches i.e. Mickey Arthur, Grant Flower, Fielding coach have been made to feel very insecure by the PCB in the last few months where they kept asking for reassurances on whether they will be extended after the WC in advance. The coaches feel they don't have any authority in the dressing room in this uncertain scenario

- The Pakistani players are fed up with Mickey Arthur and are counting on the remaining days to see the back of him

- Sarfaraz complained to a few journalists after the defeat yesterday in private that he has not been given the team he wanted, he feel stiffled between Mickey Arthur and Inzamam who have forced selections on him. He wanted to play Haris Sohail, Asif Ali and Hasnain in place of Malik and Imad but was apparently vetoed by Mickey Arthur and Inzamam

- Sarfaraz had a nasty showdown with Malik, Imam, Imad, Wahab and co after the India game and categorically told them that he knew full well they were not giving their 100%, were conspiring against him and he will take these players down with him when the PCB clamps down on him

For me, there is just a complete lack of leadership in that dressing room right now. Maybe the Prime Minister should call the team up to calm things down.

 

[DRsohail]

You never believe media.

 

[Chokli]

Jeez, Miandad and Imran had there issues but they put it aside whenever the country's honor was at stake.

These guys not giving their 100% should be ashamed and banned for life, it's one thing not to like your captain but it's another thing not giving your 100% for your country

 

[Ashraful_Rox]

Malik, Imam, Imad, Wahab were together in the lounge , hmmm makes sense

 

[AdamM97]

Sarfraz putting the blame on others lol.

Also why would Malik underperform? He's retiring post-WC and won't even play with Sarfraz after that. He's smart enough to know that a bad performance in WC would make his image look worse after he retires, he's putting his best in but maybe he's just not good enough.

Just get through the WC man, i'm already sick of this team.

 

[trickyone]

- Sarfaraz complained to a few journalists after the defeat yesterday in private that he has not been given the team he wanted, he feel stiffled between Mickey Arthur and Inzamam who have forced selections on him. He wanted to play Haris Sohail, Asif Ali and Hasnain in place of Malik and Imad but was apparently vetoed by Mickey Arthur and Inzamam

- Sarfaraz had a nasty showdown with Malik, Imam, Imad, Wahab and co after the India game and categorically told them that he knew full well they were not giving their 100%, were conspiring against him and he will take these players down with him when the PCB clamps down on him

Please take all these Railu Kattas with you...

 

[The_Odd_One]

I will not rule out these rumours. There is something seriously wrong with this team.

 

[AdamM97]

Malik, Imam, Imad, Wahab were together in the lounge , hmmm makes sense

Would make a lit Bollywood movie about four players conspiring against the "best captain after Imran".

 

[Saj]

Ah yes the Sarfaraz lobby crew who follow him around everywhere and he can do no wrong.

The same lot that even yesterday were blaming everyone else for the defeat other than Sarfaraz.

 

[aloo paratha]

Excuses. Team is just not good enough.

 

[Abdullah719]

Watch less TV.

 

[dhump]

- Sarfaraz complained to a few journalists after the defeat yesterday in private that he has not been given the team he wanted, he feel stiffled between Mickey Arthur and Inzamam who have forced selections on him. He wanted to play Haris Sohail, Asif Ali and Hasnain in place of Malik and Imad but was apparently vetoed by Mickey Arthur and Inzamam

Sarfraz should be thrown out of the team just for thinking that Asif and Hasnain are a better choice and how he magically wanted to replace three players in exchange of two?

 

[Savak]

Ah yes the Sarfaraz lobby crew who follow him around everywhere and he can do no wrong.

The same lot that even yesterday were blaming everyone else for the defeat other than Sarfaraz.

Does PP have any inside information or observations. It can't be easy for the players when there is fire fighting in the team management. Personally speaking i feel Inzi should have stayed clear, he did his job as chief selector by selecting the squad of 15, let the coach and captain now decide which playing 11 they will play.

The whole thing looks like a nasty mess right now. Pakistan was facing the same near impossible situation in the 1992 WC but IK kept the team on track. Is there anyone in that dressing room who can play a similar role? Regardless of the team's chances, they need to be focused on winning the last 4 games by a convincing margin and thats it.

 

[Rifaqat]

Ah yes the Sarfaraz lobby crew who follow him around everywhere and he can do no wrong.

The same lot that even yesterday were blaming everyone else for the defeat other than Sarfaraz.

Which crew are you talking about?

 

[dhump]

Ah yes the Sarfaraz lobby crew who follow him around everywhere and he can do no wrong.

The same lot that even yesterday were blaming everyone else for the defeat other than Sarfaraz.

I heard you in the presser asking him about animated Aamir at the end of the innings he was not very confident when answering what was going on in the ground?

 

[in_cutter]

Being saying this. Sarfaraz has not looked like himself of late. Something is very wrong.

 

[topspin]

Have watched 2-3 talkshows where the following is all coming out now

- The Coaches i.e. Mickey Arthur, Grant Flower, Fielding coach have been made to feel very insecure by the PCB in the last few months where they kept asking for reassurances on whether they will be extended after the WC in advance. The coaches feel they don't have any authority in the dressing room in this uncertain scenario

- The Pakistani players are fed up with Mickey Arthur and are counting on the remaining days to see the back of him

- Sarfaraz complained to a few journalists after the defeat yesterday in private that he has not been given the team he wanted, he feel stiffled between Mickey Arthur and Inzamam who have forced selections on him. He wanted to play Haris Sohail, Asif Ali and Hasnain in place of Malik and Imad but was apparently vetoed by Mickey Arthur and Inzamam

- Sarfaraz had a nasty showdown with Malik, Imam, Imad, Wahab and co after the India game and categorically told them that he knew full well they were not giving their 100%, were conspiring against him and he will take these players down with him when the PCB clamps down on him

For me, there is just a complete lack of leadership in that dressing room right now. Maybe the Prime Minister should call the team up to calm things down.

I think there is something brewing up between this group and Sarfraz. As mentioned by [MENTION=45836]Ashraful_Rox[/MENTION] this was the clique enjoying the nightlife in Wilmslow Road on the night before the game. Given his history, I suspect Malik is orchestrating this.

Cannot wait for PCB's leak after the WC. Looks like I will need a popcorn top-up .

 

[Hasan123]

Something is wrong with this team. I don’t think the players are happy with Sarfaraz. It’s no surprise that there are rumours that they aren’t happy with Mickey. His tactics aren’t working and I don’t think our players can handle the hard work he wants.

 

[unemployedgm]

Pakistan is the only country that selects players who are not good enough and then bans them for the same reason.

 

[Mirpur express]

Lobbies have been created which means a total rebuild from manager to masseuse is a must

 

[ExplicitAI]

It's a dog eat dog world, if I was working for the media I would do the same thing. They profit over gossip and exaggerated headlines regardless if the situation is true or not.

 

[coy0607]

Malik, Imam, Imad, Wahab were together in the lounge , hmmm makes sense

there are pictures of this on social media

 

[Mamoon]

Sarfraz camp trying hard to deflect attention from the fact that Sarfraz has become a meme. The picture of him yawning while his team was getting smashed will be remembered forever.

 

[Junaid_ahmed]

LOL whats new in this, these things were happening since sethi was in charge. He told imad tum psl acha khel k ao mei tumhe kaptaan bnaunga, conspiracies were on top when sarfraz was not sent to play ag australia in home series despite his willing. Its mani who made the group's mouth shut when he announced sarfraz as a captain for WC. Group is headed by inzi who wanted to make imad captain, shameless shoiab, imam are the rebellion members. Outside the team management a powerful person haroon rasheed is the father of conspiracy.

 

[Rifaqat]

I dont think Malik is lobbying against the captain but if he is then there must be a reason for it

 

[Hyperion66]

Watch less TV.

 

[The_Odd_One]

Sarfraz camp trying hard to deflect attention from the fact that Sarfraz has become a meme. The picture of him yawning while his team was getting smashed will be remembered forever.

Sarfraz is a big problem himself but I do not think he's the only problem. The team has just too many issues and a major cleanup is in order unfortunately.

Sarfraz can be blame for his poor batting and captaincy but I do not buy it he's blamed for let's say Hassan's poor bowling. Each and every player should be accountable for their own performance.

 

[CadPakFan]

Excuses. Team is just not good enough.

If our team is good enough to win the CT and good enough to beat England how are we not good enough to beat anyone else?

 

[aloo paratha]

If our team is good enough to win the CT and good enough to beat England how are we not good enough to beat anyone else?

Team management is making fatal mistakes. Also, some players who played very well in that Champions Trophy are now playing like terribly, Hasan Ali in particular.

 

[Chokli]

If our team is good enough to win the CT and good enough to beat England how are we not good enough to beat anyone else?

CT was an anomaly and England match was a fluke.

 

[Junaid_ahmed]

I dont think Malik is lobbying against the captain but if he is then there must be a reason for it

Lol, what reason?

 

[moghul]

Jeez, Miandad and Imran had there issues but they put it aside whenever the country's honor was at stake.

These guys not giving their 100% should be ashamed and banned for life, it's one thing not to like your captain but it's another thing not giving your 100% for your country

It started with Misbah, who "batted" Pakistan out of the 2011 semi final not to let Afridi be the victorious captain.

 

[Chokli]

It started with Misbah, who "batted" Pakistan out of the 2011 semi final not to let Afridi be the victorious captain.

Any proof to back up your claims?

 

[Abdullah719]

It started with Misbah, who "batted" Pakistan out of the 2011 semi final not to let Afridi be the victorious captain.

Yeah instead of wanting to be a hero for winning a World Cup semi-final, Misbah wanted to down the legend that is Afridi.

 

[Ashraful_Rox]

This is more entertaining than World Cup itself

 

[Pete Rose]

Objectively speaking the results are there to see:
- captain has batted poorly and led poorly
- Malik has played poorly
- hafeez had one fluke innings
- the much vaunted wahab comeback has been average
Don’t need all this grouping nonsense to explain the results

 

[Titan24]

It shouldn't be a surprise to anybody that some players are not very fond of Mickey and Sarfaraz. Both were given positions they dont deserve based upon any sort of merit. That being said, players should be giving their best for the country.

 

[hb787]

Yes please take the loosers with you on your way out.

 

[Kashmiri_Pak_fan]

Malik, Imam, Imad, Wahab were together in the lounge , hmmm makes sense

No, this point has been put intentionally to confuse people like u did as they were together seen in hotel....he only showered anger on all players in general not specifically to anyone...but all other points are almost correct.

 

[Visaal-E-Yaar]

Fake and rubbish news. They all are mentally and physically weak.

 

[Abid Z]

I know Sarfraz is not a very good batsman but really if you see Shohaib’s body language you can see he’s not trying at all. He really shouldn’t be here anymore. If Sarfaraz wants Haris in the team then he should have him, he’s in the squad I see nothing cliquey just a dysfunctional team that can soon sort itself out.

 

[Green Patriot]

No.
The reason behind their abysmal losses is not groupings in the team and fights between players etc.
The plain reason is that they are an incompetent and unfit bunch of losers who have little passion and absolutely no understanding of the enormity of the privilege they have been gifted with minimal hardwork.

 

[Minnowbasher]

Ah these are the same people that claim Asad Umar and Imran Khan had beef. Pakistani media at its finest

 

[Hasan]

Where is Nobby? The inside man.

 

[CadPakFan]

CT was an anomaly and England match was a fluke.

How come Pakistan whenever wins it is considered a fluke? Why is Pakistan the only team that is winning with flukes and everyone else winning with hard work?

 

[dildilpak]

How come Pakistan whenever wins it is considered a fluke? Why is Pakistan the only team that is winning with flukes and everyone else winning with hard work?

Because if a team looses 11 matches & wins 1 & then again repeats the pattern, that 1 win is a fluke. Consistency is the name of the game.

 

[Imr4n_Khan]

Grouping, lobbying and politics are dragging Pakistan cricket into the ground. Imran Khan would have to step in and fix. Seems like PCB Chairman himself is struggling with the cricket mafia.

 

[Stewie]

This is all a load of bull. Nobody underperforms in the World Cup. That destroys careers. And why would you underperform when you are almost retiring afterwards? Why would Wahab underperform? He knows one bad performance and he will be back out of the team again.

Look.. this is all just the frustration of loss.
The only part credible to me is the one about the coaches/PCB/player dynamics. Only that rings true and it sucks! Whether the coaching staff is good or not, the way this is being handled is unprofessional and is messing up the World Cup prep.

Inzi has no business being there by the way.. Sarfaraz could be right about that part (being stifled by him and Mickey) big everything else is a load of bull. His keeping/captaincy/batting have all been below par and he only himself is to blame for it.

 

[MMHS]

What a mess, what a mess.

This reminds me of old PAK - infights, grouping, back biting.... there is a fundamental difference though - that PAK had wrong headed players, but brilliant individuals, despite of everything they did draw fear & respect.... Sarfraz’s PAK is borderline minnow....

First thing Imran needs to do is call Ehsaan Mani for 121 “conversation” and tell him to pull his socks - or resign, it’s not working, and it’s not acceptable.

 

[Pete Rose]

What a mess, what a mess.

This reminds me of old PAK - infights, grouping, back biting.... there is a fundamental difference though - that PAK had wrong headed players, but brilliant individuals, despite of everything they did draw fear & respect.... Sarfraz’s PAK is borderline minnow....

First thing Imran needs to do is call Ehsaan Mani for 121 “conversation” and tell him to pull his socks - or resign, it’s not working, and it’s not acceptable.

It’s basically a remake of an old movie but with C grade actors.

 

[Stewie]

It’s basically a remake of an old movie but with C grade actors.

No it’s not... the media exaggerates things and makes it look like there is a civil war going on and everything is in disarray. More chaos is good for them.

Be smart, think for yourselves.. it anything of this plausible? Pakistan media is the most sensationalist and fact distorting media after India’s.

Most of it sounds completely implausible to me.

 

[Pete Rose]

No it’s not... the media exaggerates things and makes it look like there is a civil war going on and everything is in disarray. More chaos is good for them.

Be smart, think for yourselves.. it anything of this plausible? Pakistan media is the most sensationalist and fact distorting media after India’s.

Most of it sounds completely implausible to me.

Oh sorry I should have clarified. I meant the part where we have underperforming players staying on past their due date. And the plot by the media is the same, but with c grade actors

 

[zulfiqar]

I hope all this news is fake. I hope the team is still united and isn't as fickle as the fans of the Pak cricket team! They are still in this tournament and have half the games to go. Wish you guys will bounce back hard the same way you did after West Indies humiliated us far worse than the Indian side!

Harke hi jeet ka maza ata hai! Stay united!

 

[cricketworm]

Lol this news comes out whenever Pakistan lose against India.

 

[Abdul]

Sarfaraz had a nasty showdown with Malik, Imam, Imad, Wahab and co after the India game and categorically told them that he knew full well they were not giving their 100%, were conspiring against him and he will take these players down with him when the PCB clamps down on him.

All of them are better performers than Sarfaraz. )

 

[Abdul]

Sarfraz camp trying hard to deflect attention from the fact that Sarfraz has become a meme. The picture of him yawning while his team was getting smashed will be remembered forever.

You mean roaring.

 

[MRSN]

There are reports that Malik mixed sleeping pills in Sarfraz tea which is why he was seen yawning after rain break and couldn't see tha ball properly during his batting.

 

[fawad_wellwisher]

Textbook reaction from the fans and the media when the team is losing. Reminds me of the reaction when the team lost their first game against India in CT tournament.

 

[urnotserious]

Sarfraz should be thrown out of the team just for thinking that Asif and Hasnain are a better choice and how he magically wanted to replace three players in exchange of two?

Umm, how else do you beat India? Gotta play the 14 allotted players.

 

[The_Real_Deal]

Malik is a thorn in the side and must be removed immediately. He has done this kind of lobbying before and has only his own interests at heart. He is way past his expiry date and has contributed zilch to this World Cup campaign.

 

[The_Real_Deal]

There are reports that Malik mixed sleeping pills in Sarfraz tea which is why he was seen yawning after rain break and couldn't see tha ball properly during his batting.

Sarfraz was also heard quoting that he saw cows jumping over the moon whilst keeping which put him off his keeping.

 

[Oneking]

Malik is always been a shady character, check the history well known for politics in dressing room.

 

[Savak]

Malik is always been a shady character, check the history well known for politics in dressing room.

Lol Intikhab Alam called him a termite in the dressing room in 2009/10 in a report to the PCB stating that Malik was an absolute downer in the dressing room, an individual who would put junior players down and would always take his close knit group of players aside in the dressing room constantly.

 

[Usman Chadda]

Sarfraz mafia on damage control.

Sickening.

 

[Sunny_majoka]

If you're loosing you will you should expect these kind of reports.
One thing I don't understand what will Malik gain benefit by grouping against Sarfraz. As he is retiring after wc any way?

 

[amvbfm]

Have watched 2-3 talkshows where the following is all coming out now

- The Coaches i.e. Mickey Arthur, Grant Flower, Fielding coach have been made to feel very insecure by the PCB in the last few months where they kept asking for reassurances on whether they will be extended after the WC in advance. The coaches feel they don't have any authority in the dressing room in this uncertain scenario

- The Pakistani players are fed up with Mickey Arthur and are counting on the remaining days to see the back of him

- Sarfaraz complained to a few journalists after the defeat yesterday in private that he has not been given the team he wanted, he feel stiffled between Mickey Arthur and Inzamam who have forced selections on him. He wanted to play Haris Sohail, Asif Ali and Hasnain in place of Malik and Imad but was apparently vetoed by Mickey Arthur and Inzamam

- Sarfaraz had a nasty showdown with Malik, Imam, Imad, Wahab and co after the India game and categorically told them that he knew full well they were not giving their 100%, were conspiring against him and he will take these players down with him when the PCB clamps down on him

For me, there is just a complete lack of leadership in that dressing room right now. Maybe the Prime Minister should call the team up to calm things down.

Can't take most of the claims made by the Pakistani media seriously and should be even more skeptical during high profile events where they would do anything to get eyeballs. But going by Pakistan cricket's history it is also not beyond reason for there to be some truth to these reports.

The part about Mickey Arthur and the coaches might well be true and that has been due to poor management on PCB's part. Similarly Inzi having a negative effect on the camp can also not be ruled out as otherwise I can't see any reason why Malik was picked in the last two games. While it is possible that people like Malik are undermining the overall effort with their politicking I don't think any player would willingly underperform in a WC.

But all this if true has a lot to do with Sarfaraz's weakness as a captain. If he believes in something he should put his foot down and assert his authority regardless of what Mickey and Inzi think rather than complaining later. He is the one who has to produce results and should be the one to decide the composition of the team.

 

[Stewie]

Can't take most of the claims made by the Pakistani media seriously and should be even more skeptical during high profile events where they would do anything to get eyeballs. But going by Pakistan cricket's history it is also not beyond reason for there to be some truth to these reports.

The part about Mickey Arthur and the coaches might well be true and that has been due to poor management on PCB's part. Similarly Inzi having a negative effect on the camp can also not be ruled out as otherwise I can't see any reason why Malik was picked in the last two games. While it is possible that people like Malik are undermining the overall effort with their politicking I don't think any player would willingly underperform in a WC.

But all this if true has a lot to do with Sarfaraz's weakness as a captain. If he believes in something he should put his foot down and assert his authority regardless of what Mickey and Inzi think rather than complaining later. He is the one who has to produce results and should be the one to decide the composition of the team.

Most of it sounds bull. If Sarfaraz yelled at the team and used the words associated with him, shame on him. But I highly doubt any of this is true.

 

[amvbfm]

Most of it sounds bull. If Sarfaraz yelled at the team and used the words associated with him, shame on him. But I highly doubt any of this is true.

Probably is but can't ever be sure with the Pakistani team. Guess we will find out soon.

 

[Mean&Green]

It’s probably true but it’s not like sarafraz gives his hundred percent yawning in the middle of the match lmao gtho here you Bufoon

 

[hur rizvi]

Objectively speaking the results are there to see:
- captain has batted poorly and led poorly
- Malik has played poorly
- hafeez had one fluke innings
- the much vaunted wahab comeback has been average
Don’t need all this grouping nonsense to explain the results

Agreed all this grouping mayhem starts from pathetic performances. It’s a manifestation of their performances rather than the cause

 

[aqeelPK]

Karachi media needs to stop selling Karachi vs Punjab stuff. There is no demand anymore. Players questioning management's pathetic decisions doesn't mean revolt. Every team member wants to win WC as its their opportunity of life time to become heroes forever, they get concerned too if their performances are impacted by poor management.

 

[Mirpur express]

Media supports all these TTFs & when they fail then it’s time to dig out some stories of unrest/lobbing & what not.. I wish our #REAL CAPTAAN could come out with a danda & sort this out but he has his plate full as it is

 

[KyoOne]

All of this could as well be plausible. Groupings in Pakistani team is not a new thing. Afridi and Malik are famous for them.

Just on the eve of Indian match, Ajmal on ARY said 10+ people were not happy with Younis Khan, particularly his anger towards players during 2009 Champions Trophy, and they lobbied against him and subsequently he was removed. He said it happens in Pakistan cricket.

Remember reports of Mickey Arthur banging doors and throwing items in anger during South African tour? Grant Flower confirmed the reports were true and questioned how it was leaked to the media.

Malik is a true termite, he made groupings against M Yousuf as well, after which Yousuf was "banned" alongside Malik himself in 2010 (he was officially banned when he married Sania, though Afridi successfully lobbied to get Malik unbanned within months)

 

[KyoOne]

LOL whats new in this, these things were happening since sethi was in charge. He told imad tum psl acha khel k ao mei tumhe kaptaan bnaunga, conspiracies were on top when sarfraz was not sent to play ag australia in home series despite his willing. Its mani who made the group's mouth shut when he announced sarfraz as a captain for WC. Group is headed by inzi who wanted to make imad captain, shameless shoiab, imam are the rebellion members. Outside the team management a powerful person haroon rasheed is the father of conspiracy.

It really was fishy how Sarfaraz was not allowed to captain the Australian series on the pretext of "rest". Why didn't Malik need rest during that series more than Sarfaraz?

Imad would have been the front-runner to be the captain anyways after the WC. Hollow people ruining the WC campaign for their ulterior motives.

 

[KyoOne]

There are reports that Malik mixed sleeping pills in Sarfraz tea which is why he was seen yawning after rain break and couldn't see tha ball properly during his batting.

It could as well be true, given Malik's shady personality.

For those asking what would Malik get by undermining the WC campaign so that Sarfaraz does not come out with some credence, Malik has not retired from T20s (where he is as much a dud as in other formats), and he would have wanted his group of friends to lead the T20 team (Imad or him would be real candidates, both having good lobby in the PCB as well), with him playing till 2020 World T20

 

[IAJ]

Being saying this. Sarfaraz has not looked like himself of late. Something is very wrong.

Of course something is wrong. All of the sudden he has stopped yelling at the players.

If the newz in OP is true then Sarfaraz really need to get tougher and back his own decisions and stop listning to Inzi especially. Inzi’s job is only to select the 15 players, not the playing eleven.
What can go more wrong now?
We are in middle of a tournament and should get behind the captain.

 

[sam_ahm]

This team is in complete shambles. Sad.

 

[Ucdkee]

The combination of Malik and inzi has been a curse for Pakistan cricket. The same happened in 2009 when 9 players revolted against younis khan. Some sources say that this meeting was held at inzi's house.

 

[KyoOne]

The combination of Malik and inzi has been a curse for Pakistan cricket. The same happened in 2009 when 9 players revolted against younis khan. Some sources say that this meeting was held at inzi's house.

And another revolt against Yousuf within months, orchestrated by same Malik. Yousuf publicly stated that Malik was a big issue in the dressing-room, to which war of words started.

 

[in_cutter]

Of course something is wrong. All of the sudden he has stopped yelling at the players.

If the newz in OP is true then Sarfaraz really need to get tougher and back his own decisions and stop listning to Inzi especially. Inzi’s job is only to select the 15 players, not the playing eleven.
What can go more wrong now?
We are in middle of a tournament and should get behind the captain.

Stop listening to Inzi? Easier said than done. These buzurg laug are something else.