PCB: "Any hurtful remarks by any cricketer, let alone the captain, are not acceptable to the PCB"

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PCB: "Any hurtful remarks by any cricketer, let alone the captain, are not acceptable to the PCB"

PCB regrets Durban incident

The Pakistan Cricket Board has made the following statement following an unfortunate incident during the second One-day International against South Africa in Durban on Tuesday:

“The PCB expresses regret over the remark made by their captain Sarfaraz Ahmed and picked up by the stump mic during the second ODI against South Africa in Durban. The PCB neither endorses nor supports any comments that have the potential to cause offence, and firmly reiterates their zero-tolerance approach towards racist comments made; in whatever context.

“This incident has also highlighted the importance and significance of player education and training at all levels. The PCB endeavors to improve their player education programmes to ensure these types of incidents do not happen again.

“Sarfaraz is one of the most respected cricketers in the world. However, captaining Pakistan is a massive honour and any hurtful remarks by any cricketer, let alone the captain, are not acceptable to the PCB.

“The PCB is confident that this incident will not affect the series, which has been played in great spirit with some excellent performances from both side. The PCB is also hopeful that the crowds will continue to turn up in big numbers for the remaining matches to support cricket.”

 

[AFM]

PCB regrets Durban incident

The Pakistan Cricket Board has made the following statement following an unfortunate incident during the second One-day International against South Africa in Durban on Tuesday:

“The PCB expresses regret over the remark made by their captain Sarfaraz Ahmed and picked up by the stump mic during the second ODI against South Africa in Durban. The PCB neither endorses nor supports any comments that have the potential to cause offence, and firmly reiterates their zero-tolerance approach towards racist comments made; in whatever context.

“This incident has also highlighted the importance and significance of player education and training at all levels. The PCB endeavors to improve their player education programmes to ensure these types of incidents do not happen again.

“Sarfaraz is one of the most respected cricketers in the world. However, captaining Pakistan is a massive honour and any hurtful remarks by any cricketer, let alone the captain, are not acceptable to the PCB.

“The PCB is confident that this incident will not affect the series, which has been played in great spirit with some excellent performances from both side. The PCB is also hopeful that the crowds will continue to turn up in big numbers for the remaining matches to support cricket.”

Weak. State they have zero tolerance, yet no punishment for Sarfraz.

Should be stripped of the captaincy.

 

[KingKhanWC]

PCB regrets Durban incident

The Pakistan Cricket Board has made the following statement following an unfortunate incident during the second One-day International against South Africa in Durban on Tuesday:

“The PCB expresses regret over the remark made by their captain Sarfaraz Ahmed and picked up by the stump mic during the second ODI against South Africa in Durban. The PCB neither endorses nor supports any comments that have the potential to cause offence, and firmly reiterates their zero-tolerance approach towards racist comments made; in whatever context.

“This incident has also highlighted the importance and significance of player education and training at all levels. The PCB endeavors to improve their player education programmes to ensure these types of incidents do not happen again.

“Sarfaraz is one of the most respected cricketers in the world. However, captaining Pakistan is a massive honour and any hurtful remarks by any cricketer, let alone the captain, are not acceptable to the PCB.

“The PCB is confident that this incident will not affect the series, which has been played in great spirit with some excellent performances from both side. The PCB is also hopeful that the crowds will continue to turn up in big numbers for the remaining matches to support cricket.”

End of the matter. Time to move on folks.

 

[Corridor of Uncertainty]

PCB regrets Durban incident

The Pakistan Cricket Board has made the following statement following an unfortunate incident during the second One-day International against South Africa in Durban on Tuesday:

“The PCB expresses regret over the remark made by their captain Sarfaraz Ahmed and picked up by the stump mic during the second ODI against South Africa in Durban. The PCB neither endorses nor supports any comments that have the potential to cause offence, and firmly reiterates their zero-tolerance approach towards racist comments made; in whatever context.

“This incident has also highlighted the importance and significance of player education and training at all levels. The PCB endeavors to improve their player education programmes to ensure these types of incidents do not happen again.

“Sarfaraz is one of the most respected cricketers in the world. However, captaining Pakistan is a massive honour and any hurtful remarks by any cricketer, let alone the captain, are not acceptable to the PCB.

“The PCB is confident that this incident will not affect the series, which has been played in great spirit with some excellent performances from both side. The PCB is also hopeful that the crowds will continue to turn up in big numbers for the remaining matches to support cricket.”

Idiots at work. A couple of matches suspension would have gone a long way to limit the damage. If ICC takes an action now, or CSA shows annoyance at this weak no action statement, PCB will look like the fools they are and have been for so long. Clearly being popular is more important to Mani than being right.

This does not help Sarfraz.

 

[Amjid Javed]

Lame stuff from PCB, if this wasnt a protected senior they would have stripped him of captaincy and dropped him, rather then no punishment at all.

 

[KingKhanWC]

Idiots at work. A couple of matches suspension would have gone a long way to limit the damage. If ICC takes an action now, or CSA shows annoyance at this weak no action statement, PCB will look like the fools they are and have been for so long. Clearly being popular is more important to Mani than being right.

This does not help Sarfraz.

I think the PCB have thought this out and are confident no action can be taken against Sarfraz.

 

[Hasan123]

PCB is the weakest board in the world. They won't take any action at all.

 

[Rana]

Where is Imran Khan Naya Pakistan actions when it is needed most?!?!

He is sensible enough to know Sarfaraz cannot be the leader of Pakistan anymore

 

[Gotham Cronie]

PCB: "Any hurtful remarks by any cricketer, let alone the captain, are not acceptable to the PCB"

Lahore, 23 January: The Pakistan Cricket Board has made the following statement following an unfortunate incident during the second One-day International against South Africa in Durban on Tuesday:

“The PCB expresses regret over the remark made by their captain Sarfaraz Ahmed and picked up by the stump mic during the second ODI against South Africa in Durban. The PCB neither endorses nor supports any comments that have the potential to cause offence, and firmly reiterates their zero-tolerance approach towards racist comments made; in whatever context.

“This incident has also highlighted the importance and significance of player education and training at all levels. The PCB endeavors to improve their player education programmes to ensure these types of incidents do not happen again.

“Sarfaraz is one of the most respected cricketers in the world. However, captaining Pakistan is a massive honour and any hurtful remarks by any cricketer, let alone the captain, are not acceptable to the PCB.

“The PCB is confident that this incident will not affect the series, which has been played in great spirit with some excellent performances from both side. The PCB is also hopeful that the crowds will continue to turn up in big numbers for the remaining matches to support cricket.”

https://www.pcb.com.pk/press-release-detail/pcb-regrets-durban-incident.html

 

[Pete Rose]

how much are we willing to bet that not one person from the PCB admin had spoken to CSA before sending this out.

 

[MMHS]

PCB regrets Durban incident

The Pakistan Cricket Board has made the following statement following an unfortunate incident during the second One-day International against South Africa in Durban on Tuesday:

“The PCB expresses regret over the remark made by their captain Sarfaraz Ahmed and picked up by the stump mic during the second ODI against South Africa in Durban. The PCB neither endorses nor supports any comments that have the potential to cause offence, and firmly reiterates their zero-tolerance approach towards racist comments made; in whatever context.

“This incident has also highlighted the importance and significance of player education and training at all levels. The PCB endeavors to improve their player education programmes to ensure these types of incidents do not happen again.

“Sarfaraz is one of the most respected cricketers in the world. However, captaining Pakistan is a massive honour and any hurtful remarks by any cricketer, let alone the captain, are not acceptable to the PCB.

“The PCB is confident that this incident will not affect the series, which has been played in great spirit with some excellent performances from both side. The PCB is also hopeful that the crowds will continue to turn up in big numbers for the remaining matches to support cricket.”

The underlined part is important here, rest are standard press release in such situations. Is he going to be sacked now?

 

[Ed_]

Basically no action taken.

You can be a proven racist and still continue being captain of your national team.

Nice.

 

[Rana]

They will sack him surely

Come on Imran Khan! This can’t go unnoticed?!

 

[Iqbal6]

PCB regrets Durban incident

The Pakistan Cricket Board has made the following statement following an unfortunate incident during the second One-day International against South Africa in Durban on Tuesday:

“The PCB expresses regret over the remark made by their captain Sarfaraz Ahmed and picked up by the stump mic during the second ODI against South Africa in Durban. The PCB neither endorses nor supports any comments that have the potential to cause offence, and firmly reiterates their zero-tolerance approach towards racist comments made; in whatever context.

“This incident has also highlighted the importance and significance of player education and training at all levels. The PCB endeavors to improve their player education programmes to ensure these types of incidents do not happen again.

“Sarfaraz is one of the most respected cricketers in the world. However, captaining Pakistan is a massive honour and any hurtful remarks by any cricketer, let alone the captain, are not acceptable to the PCB.

“The PCB is confident that this incident will not affect the series, which has been played in great spirit with some excellent performances from both side. The PCB is also hopeful that the crowds will continue to turn up in big numbers for the remaining matches to support cricket.”

So PCB is fine with a racist captain to represent Pakistan in world stage.

Such a good leadership by PCB and Sarfraz. This will make other players to think we can say anything we want and won't get punished by PCB.

 

[Snak3eye5]

Weak. State they have zero tolerance, yet no punishment for Sarfraz.

Should be stripped of the captaincy.

Right, similar to what India did with Rahul and Hardik ?

 

[Indiafan]

I think the PCB have thought this out and are confident no action can be taken against Sarfraz.

Why? The icc rules on racism are pretty clear

 

[Indiafan]

Right, similar to what India did with Rahul and Hardik ?

Or aus with Smith and Warner. Usually boards take over and icc take s a backseat and leaves it to the board. It's only with pcb I have seen icc needs to step in and hand bans every single time. Even with Mani at the helm nothing has changed and it comes across as unprofessional

 

[Pete Rose]

Or aus with Smith and Warner. Usually boards take over and icc take s a backseat and leaves it to the board. It's only with pcb I have seen icc needs to step in and hand bans every single time. Even with Mani at the helm nothing has changed and it comes across as unprofessional

the spot fixing trio could have gotten away with one year at best suspension: but ejaz butt decided to accuse the england players and let the whole issue drag out to become a criminal offense.

 

[Alamgeer]

BCB should also make an example of Ramiz Raja who tried to save Sarfraz while commentating.

 

[GLORY OF '92]

Why? The icc rules on racism are pretty clear

Black is in no world a racist term. It is a descriptive word. That's it.

 

[Pete Rose]

BCB should also make an example of Ramiz Raja who tried to save Sarfraz while commentating.

but why should the bagladesh board get involved

 

[a_tahir]

BCB should also make an example of Ramiz Raja who tried to save Sarfraz while commentating.

Give a suspension to all pakistanis that were in the ground because they didn't report sarfaraz.
Like come on...
You actually want Ramiz Raja to be punished.

 

[Corridor of Uncertainty]

I think the PCB have thought this out and are confident no action can be taken against Sarfraz.

You must be joking!

 

[Corridor of Uncertainty]

BCB should also make an example of Ramiz Raja who tried to save Sarfraz while commentating.

What has BCB got to do with this?

 

[KingKhanWC]

Why? The icc rules on racism are pretty clear

I think it has to be directed at a player or abuse spouted against another player to his team mates. Sarfraz claims he was only mumbling to himself, thefore it may be a techincality. Not sure but if ICC wanted to intervene , they would have done so by now?

 

[RyanRyan10]

BCB should also make an example of Ramiz Raja who tried to save Sarfraz while commentating.

Seems u don't like his commentary?

 

[BreadPakoda]

Sarfaraz is one of the most respected cricketers in the world

Lol @ PCB why do they have to say this?

 

[dildilpak]

Very lame response by PCB. The least they could do is suspend Sarfaraz for a couple of matches to show their intent in tackling racial insensitivities. Are they waiting for the ICC to announce the quantum of punishment before their own inquiry/action?

 

[omorst7]

BCB should also make an example of Ramiz Raja who tried to save Sarfraz while commentating.

You mean PCB??

 

[dildilpak]

Black is in no world a racist term. It is a descriptive word. That's it.

Addressing somebody not by their name but by the color of their skin is a racist term in any part of the world & especially in African countries. It might be an locally accepted way of addressing in the sub-continent, but that does not make it less racist especially when you are the visitor to another country. If Sarfaraz does not know the right way of addressing his opposite team players, he better stay back in his own backyard.

 

[Bhaijaan]

It is sad that due to pressure from soft millennials and internet trolls, PCB and Frazz had to issue apologetic statements.

Nonetheless, this should be the end of the debate. Everyone please go home.

Let's get back to cricket.

 

[GLORY OF '92]

Addressing somebody not by their name but by the color of their skin is a racist term in any part of the world & especially in African countries. It might be an locally accepted way of addressing in the sub-continent, but that does not make it less racist especially when you are the visitor to another country. If Sarfaraz does not know the right way of addressing his opposite team players, he better stay back in his own backyard.

The name is almost impossible to pronounce correctly. Not Sarfraz's fault at all.

 

[SarfiBabarHaris]

Addressing somebody not by their name but by the color of their skin is a racist term in any part of the world & especially in African countries. It might be an locally accepted way of addressing in the sub-continent, but that does not make it less racist especially when you are the visitor to another country. If Sarfaraz does not know the right way of addressing his opposite team players, he better stay back in his own backyard.

He never said his name or called him 'hey black man' or something in English. The player even didnt notice him and never felt offended on the pitch. It was not directed to him before the holy cows and some Indians (which is understandable) went overboard and made mountain out of a molehill.

Though yes Sarfraz was distateful and pathetic and should learn to shut his mouth and dont behave as he is still playing in gully cricket. But it was not racism or insulting to the player as you guys have made it out to be.

 

[Greenstorm]

Ok move on now.

 

[Syed1]

He never said his name or called him 'hey black man' or something in English. The player even didnt notice him and never felt offended on the pitch. It was not directed to him before the holy cows and some Indians (which is understandable) went overboard and made mountain out of a molehill.

Though yes Sarfraz was distateful and pathetic and should learn to shut his mouth and dont behave as he is still playing in gully cricket. But it was not racism or insulting to the player as you guys have made it out to be.

The "angels" are making it out as if he said the n-word. I feel alot of the response coming to this incident is because of some folks dislike for Sarf the player.




I say ban him and then make your favourite the captain and we shall see how long that lasts. Everyday they throw out a new name for potential captain. These days Shan Masood is flavour of the month, despite not having any serious captaincy experience.

 

[Hawkeye]

Trolls out in full force defending Sarfraz.

These same people know very well calling someone kaala is a very derogatory and insulting term in our culture, you will only be spared if you call a friend or relative a kaala.

This kind of racism is considered "normal" in our society, and [MENTION=138254]Syed1[/MENTION] [MENTION=143023]SarfiBabarHaris[/MENTION] are just a reflection of that society.

Not only people here, but also the PCB. It's made of people from this society.

Naya PCB under Ehsan Mani with same old ideals and principles.

 

[Mamoon]

It is all so familiar. Another controversy, another Pakistani player doing something idiotic, and yet again the PCB have handled the situation poorly.

Oval-Gate, 2010 scandal, chucking and now this. How PCB manages to act irresponsibility time and time again is remarkable. Then we wonder why Pakistan cricket has been marginalised and why the PCB has such a lowly reputation.

 

[SarfiBabarHaris]

Trolls out in full force defending Sarfraz.

These same people know very well calling someone kaala is a very derogatory and insulting term in our culture, you will only be spared if you call a friend or relative a kaala.

This kind of racism is considered "normal" in our society, and [MENTION=138254]Syed1[/MENTION] [MENTION=143023]SarfiBabarHaris[/MENTION] are just a reflection of that society.

Not only people here, but also the PCB. It's made of people from this society.

Naya PCB under Ehsan Mani with same old ideals and principles.

I never call kaala goora to anyone in my daily life and thats why on multiple occasions on these threads have said Sarfraz was pathetic for me personally. Even i dont call westerners as Gooras but those who do dont make them as racist. Great WI team is called "Kaali Aandhi" by majority and almost everyone from the 80s in pakistan and that doesnt make them as racists. Next time dont post rubbish.

 

[Hawkeye]

I never call kaala goora to anyone in my daily life and thats why on multiple occasions on these threads have said Sarfraz was pathetic for me personally. Even i dont call westerners as Gooras but those who do dont make them as racist. Great WI team is called "Kaali Aandhi" by majority and almost everyone from the 80s in pakistan and that doesnt make them as racists. Next time dont post rubbish.

That is the problem with our awaam.

For them this racism is normal. But in no other civilized society it would be acceptable.

Just proving my point. I'm glad you don't call others by their skin color, but our society does especially to blacks and considers it as normal. You're condoning it by saying it's not wrong.

You're part of the problem.

 

[dildilpak]

The name is almost impossible to pronounce correctly. Not Sarfraz's fault at all.

So just because you cant pronounce someone’s name, you call him by the color of his skin? Do you even realize how racist you sound?

 

[SarfiBabarHaris]

That is the problem with our awaam.

For them this racism is normal. But in no other civilized society it would be acceptable.

Just proving my point. I'm glad you don't call others by their skin color, but our society does especially to blacks and considers it as normal. You're condoning it by saying it's not wrong.

You're part of the problem.

It wrong but its not racism and insulting majority of the times. Many people call others as kaala, goora, moota, choota, chitta (for someone too white), khamba (for tall people) in our culture but not to degrade or insult them. Yes it should be changed but not what you guys have made it out due to personal agenda, i-e racism!

 

[Hawkeye]

So just because you cant pronounce someone’s name, you call him by the color of his skin? Do you even realize how racist you sound?

PCB is full of people like the defenders of Sarfraz's shameful comment.

Ehsan Mani is no different.

No naya PCB.

 

[Muhammad10]

I think it has to be directed at a player or abuse spouted against another player to his team mates. Sarfraz claims he was only mumbling to himself, thefore it may be a techincality. Not sure but if ICC wanted to intervene , they would have done so by now?

He's got serious issues if he "talks to himself" that loudly...

 

[Sirris]

I found this part to be the most controversial one:

"with some excellent performances from both side."

Nope, the excellent performances have been pretty one sided so far.

 

[Hawkeye]

It wrong but its not racism and insulting majority of the times. Many people call others as kaala, goora, moota, choota, chitta (for someone too white), khamba (for tall people) in our culture but not to degrade or insult them. Yes it should be changed but not what you guys have made it out due to personal agenda, i-e racism!

chitta or g**ra is a compliment in our society.

Others are derogatory terms including mota, or kaala (which is racism).

Either you're too masoom or you don't care. I can't change your opinion, but this is not how civilized societies work.

 

[KingKhanWC]

That is the problem with our awaam.

For them this racism is normal. But in no other civilized society it would be acceptable.

Just proving my point. I'm glad you don't call others by their skin color, but our society does especially to blacks and considers it as normal. You're condoning it by saying it's not wrong.

You're part of the problem.

Out of interest. You have never had any racist thoughts, said racist words or discrimnated against someone because of their colour?

 

[Hawkeye]

Out of interest. You have never had any racist thoughts, said racist words or discrimnated against someone because of their colour?

No, never discriminated against someone based on their skin color.

Kaala is a derogatory term used in every street, you grow up using it until you've had some education or a good beating from your parents.

Then you stop using it.

You don't stop using it if it's condoned by your parents/family to insult someone, or you don't learn from elsewhere how not to be a racist.

 

[KingKhanWC]

He's got serious issues if he "talks to himself" that loudly...

I dont think it was 'loud' because the stump mic can pick up even snicks of the bat. But yes he does mutter rubbish to himself, surely you have noticed this watching Pakistan cricket over the last couple of years?

 

[Muhammad10]

The name is almost impossible to pronounce correctly. Not Sarfraz's fault at all.

Haha. What if Faf struggles with Sarfraz's name and says "Hey Brownie"?

 

[KingKhanWC]

No, never discriminated against someone based on their skin color.

Kaala is a derogatory term used in every street, you grow up using it until you've had some education or a good beating from your parents.

Then you stop using it.

You don't stop using it if it's condoned by your parents/family to insult someone, or you don't learn from elsewhere how not to be a racist.

So you've used racist language but grew up. Sarfraz wasn't being intentionally racist and may never have been in the past but you have, so it's a bit stupid to judge and give sermons isnt it?

 

[Muhammad10]

I found this part to be the most controversial one:

"with some excellent performances from both side."

Nope, the excellent performances have been pretty one sided so far.

It's pretty cringeworthy to see PCB sneaking in a bit of good old chest thumping while addressing, or rather pretending to address, such a serious matter.

 

[Hawkeye]

So you've used racist language but grew up. Sarfraz wasn't being intentionally racist and may never have been in the past but you have, so it's a bit stupid to judge and give sermons isnt it?

Ambassador of the country and captain of the national team is expected to know how not to be a racist.

It's his fault and he's liable for consequences.

Of course, in his heart may not have been calling him a kaala to intentionally bring out any blacks-specific hatred.

But his stupid action needs to be rewarded with at least a few matches of ban. If he was intentional, ban for 2-3 years was on.

3-5 matches would suffice to teach him and others a lesson.

Defending this action . IS . NOT . ON.

 

[Muhammad10]

I dont think it was 'loud' because the stump mic can pick up even snicks of the bat. But yes he does mutter rubbish to himself, surely you have noticed this watching Pakistan cricket over the last couple of years?



Ok )

Err, no. He was talking loudly enough for one to safely assume he's not muttering to himself...

 

[Sirris]

They will sack him surely

Come on Imran Khan! This can’t go unnoticed?!

At the moment the Prime Minister has more serious matters to deal with than this.

I have lost all motivation on this issue. Sarfraz's mistake actually exposes a bigger problem plaguing our society and way of thinking. However some people are chosing to be intellectually dishonest and downplaying it, while others are taking advantage of Sarfaraz's misfortune to express their personal frustrations with him. Then we have our neighbors who never miss any occasion when Pakistan is getting attention for all the wrong reasons.

 

[KingKhanWC]

Err, no. He was talking loudly enough for one to safely assume he's not muttering to himself...

Where you in the ground, did you hear it? How can you say he was talking loud when the audio is from the stump mic? Care to guess the decibels?

 

[TeymurBlake]

Awful statement. Should have taken the captaincy and suspend him for a couple of games. What he did was wrong and he must be punished for his action.

 

[Muhammad10]

Where you in the ground, did you hear it? How can you say he was talking loud when the audio is from the stump mic? Care to guess the decibels?

Are you serious? Have you heard the audio? The pitch and tone of his voice can clearly be heard at pretty much the same level as it is when he's having a go at his bowlers/fielders.

 

[SarfiBabarHaris]

chitta or g**ra is a compliment in our society.

Others are derogatory terms including mota, or kaala (which is racism).

Either you're too masoom or you don't care. I can't change your opinion, but this is not how civilized societies work.

And "residents of civilized society" make up stuff due to personal agendas right?

I have grew up in Pakistan and all my life heard the great WI team being called as "Kaali Aandhi" every where. From news to newspapers to gossips to hearing ex/cricketers. But never for a single time with degrading or insulting tone or intention.

And here you are saying me Pakistanis who call others kaala use it to degrade others and are racist?

 

[Plumb]

And "residents of civilized society" make up stuff due to personal agendas right?

I have grew up in Pakistan and all my life heard the great WI team being called as "Kaali Aandhi" every where. From news to newspapers to gossips to hearing ex/cricketers. But never for a single time with degrading or insulting tone or intention.

And here you are saying me Pakistanis who call others kaala use it to degrade others and are racist?

read somewhere when WI beat England 5-0 in 1983-84 series was named as "blackwash" not whitewash... Sarfaraz haters are in full swing to make him look so bad that people start hating him... Shameful stuff from these people.

 

[Saj]

And what does this statement even mean and what is the purpose of it?

 

[Mamoon]

I have come across some ridiculous attempts to rationalise/justify what Sarfaraz said, but the "he was talking to himself" drivel takes the cake.

 

[ali2220]

Or aus with Smith and Warner. Usually boards take over and icc take s a backseat and leaves it to the board. It's only with pcb I have seen icc needs to step in and hand bans every single time. Even with Mani at the helm nothing has changed and it comes across as unprofessional

Din't knew Icc was the one who banned Sharjeel and others coz of spot fixing.

 

[Saj]

In this statement the PCB has:

Made Sarfaraz look foolish with his tweets
Made him guilty even before the ICC had investigated the matter
Declared that Sarfaraz's comments were racist even before the ICC had looked into the incident
Admitted that their player education programmes are not doing enough

 

[a_tahir]

In this statement the PCB has:

Made Sarfaraz look foolish with his tweets
Made him guilty even before the ICC had investigated the matter
Declared that Sarfaraz's comments were racist even before the ICC had looked into the incident
Admitted that their player education programmes are not doing enough

Will it actually be bad for Pakistan cricket if sarfaraz gets banned?
IMO it would be better because we can have a new captain. What can be worse than losing 5-0 in nz, losing 2 times against ind and losing to bangladesh
If i had to choose a captain, i would either choose Babar or Hafeez but mostly hafeez. Shoaib malik is not captain material. I remember in 2016 when pak was playing against aus in aus, azhar the captain wasn't playing in the 2nd odi so hafeez was captain and guess what. That was the only game we won on the whole tour and that too by 6 wickets.

 

[rhony]

In this statement the PCB has:

Made Sarfaraz look foolish with his tweets
Made him guilty even before the ICC had investigated the matter
Declared that Sarfaraz's comments were racist even before the ICC had looked into the incident
Admitted that their player education programmes are not doing enough

I'm really surprised they used the word racism. Looks like they left Sarf to deal with this by himself

 

[The cricket enthusiast]

In this statement the PCB has:

Made Sarfaraz look foolish with his tweets
Made him guilty even before the ICC had investigated the matter
Declared that Sarfaraz's comments were racist even before the ICC had looked into the incident
Admitted that their player education programmes are not doing enough

spot on
they think they can put end to this by giving some lame statement i mean come on ?
does he think he is playing some gully mohalla cricket? he bat like one thats for sure

 

[GenericBrand]

The name is almost impossible to pronounce correctly. Not Sarfraz's fault at all.

This is the most idiotic excuse I've ever heard.

Apparently 'Andile' is impossible to pronounce folks.

If non-Pakistanis can't pronounce Pakistani names is it all right to use the P word? After all its a descriptive word right?

 

[topspin]

The "angels" are making it out as if he said the n-word. I feel alot of the response coming to this incident is because of some folks dislike for Sarf the player.




I say ban him and then make your favourite the captain and we shall see how long that lasts. Everyday they throw out a new name for potential captain. These days Shan Masood is flavour of the month, despite not having any serious captaincy experience.

If you defend an individual for making racist remarks - you're also part of the problem. It seems you'll defend him at all costs.

 

[PakHammer]

Am I reading the PCB statement wrong? If they are saying it is unacceptable for a captain to say those things, then Safaraz will no longer be captain in the next few days.

Steve Smith last year, Safaraz this year? Not a good place to tour is South Africa if you are the captain.

 

[gazza619]

If I give my perfectly honest views on this, it would probably be misinterpreted.

In the Pakistani community generally you nick name friends on how they look like. For example if someone has fair skin they would call them ‘goray’. A fat would be called ‘motu’.
Black would be called ‘Kalay’ or ‘Kalia’. Tall will be called ‘Lambay’. Small will be called ‘Chotay’. It is just a cultural thing.
I swear i have seen using these supposedly offensive words being used by people as a way of showing their likeness for someone.

Anyways i am not supporting Sarfaraz on this.

 

[HappyWarsFan]

The fact that they say ESPECIALLY a captain can't do this, means that Sarfraz will probably be sacked soon.

 

[PakLFC]

PCB needs to educate our cricketers on international affairs. Though one wonders if it would have been seen as a racist comment ig he had called someone a "g.ra"

 

[Haroon786]

I have come across some ridiculous attempts to rationalise/justify what Sarfaraz said, but the "he was talking to himself" drivel takes the cake.

Sad part is that it's come from his own PR team, that series of tweets of his 'apology' was extremely embarrassing to read and it seems like the PCB are the only cricket board in the world who are completely inept in nearly all matters.

 

[Pete Rose]

If I give my perfectly honest views on this, it would probably be misinterpreted.

In the Pakistani community generally you nick name friends on how they look like. For example if someone has fair skin they would call them ‘*****’. A fat would be called ‘motu’.
Black would be called ‘*****’ or ‘Kalia’. Tall will be called ‘Lambay’. Small will be called ‘Chotay’. It is just a cultural thing.
I swear i have seen using these supposedly offensive words being used by people as a way of showing their likeness for someone.

Anyways i am not supporting Sarfaraz on this.

All I can say is that as captain of a national team in a global sport, you have to be very careful about choice of words. Him not being aware is bad for him and worse for PCB. PCB not realizing the gravity of this situation is possibly the worst of it all.

 

[Rana]

The hypocrisy is so evident at times. No poster would be defending players like Hafeez, Imam, Shahzad and Umar Akmal for doing the same thing.

 

[gazza619]

All I can say is that as captain of a national team in a global sport, you have to be very careful about choice of words. Him not being aware is bad for him and worse for PCB. PCB not realizing the gravity of this situation is possibly the worst of it all.

Agreed. As a team captain you need to set the right example.
Sarfraz days are numbered as a captain.

 

[Junaids]

Australia sent Smith and Warner home - PCB issues a Press Release instead

South Africa's last two home series have seen huge controversies break out.

Last March, Australia was caught on film cheating by sandpapering the ball.

Now Pakistan's captain has been caught on film using racial language to a black South African player.

In both cases the players apologised within 24 hours, but the players' apologies showed a lack of understanding of the gravity of the offence.

But that is where these two stories diverge.

Cricket Australia sent the three offending players - the captain Smith, the vice-captain Warner and Bancroft - home, stripped the captain and vice-captain of their roles and suspended them for a year, even though their ICC punishments were much lower. Within 12 hours of the offence, Cricket Australia had stood down the players and announced a formal disciplinary enquiry.

The Pakistan Cricket Board has instead made a bad situation a whole lot worse.

They have issued an extraordinary Press Release in which, as [MENTION=9]Saj[/MENTION] has observed:

1. The PCB has stated that its captain Sarfraz Ahmed was indeed Guilty of Racist Behaviour.

2. The PCB has admitted that it failed in its responsibility to educate their players adequately.

3. The PCB has failed to take any disciplinary action against its captain even though they have confirmed his guilt.

What was the point of the Press Release?

Do the PCB think that they have helped their cause or Sarfraz Ahmed's by admitting he was Guilty, but by then trivilialising his offence by not punishing him for it?

I had hoped that Ehsan Mani would lead a new culture of professionalism at the PCB. But this response is somewhere between comical and pathetic.

 

[Square Drive]

Because ball-tampering actually plays a role in changing the outcome of the game and is cheating, thereby making it much worse in terms of cricket than uttering anything from your mouth.

 

[Mp812]

Recently bcci also sent pandya and Raul home when they made some statements and those statements were in general not even directed at anyone specific, more like bragging statement than derogatory towards anyone

 

[MMHS]

South Africa's last two home series have seen huge controversies break out.

Last March, Australia was caught on film cheating by sandpapering the ball.

Now Pakistan's captain has been caught on film using racial language to a black South African player.

In both cases the players apologised within 24 hours, but the players' apologies showed a lack of understanding of the gravity of the offence.

But that is where these two stories diverge.

Cricket Australia sent the three offending players - the captain Smith, the vice-captain Warner and Bancroft - home, stripped the captain and vice-captain of their roles and suspended them for a year, even though their ICC punishments were much lower. Within 12 hours of the offence, Cricket Australia had stood down the players and announced a formal disciplinary enquiry.

The Pakistan Cricket Board has instead made a bad situation a whole lot worse.

They have issued an extraordinary Press Release in which, as [MENTION=9]Saj[/MENTION] has observed:

1. The PCB has stated that its captain Sarfraz Ahmed was indeed Guilty of Racist Behaviour.

2. The PCB has admitted that it failed in its responsibility to educate their players adequately.

3. The PCB has failed to take any disciplinary action against its captain even though they have confirmed his guilt.

What was the point of the Press Release?

Do the PCB think that they have helped their cause or Sarfraz Ahmed's by admitting he was Guilty, but by then trivilialising his offence by not punishing him for it?

I had hoped that Ehsan Mani would lead a new culture of professionalism at the PCB. But this response is somewhere between comical and pathetic.

This one I completely agree. What’s the point of giving colourful statements without any effective actions? ICC might take actions, which will be imposed upon PCB and they’ll be forced to act eventually; but at least after that statement (where basically they have accepted that their Captain made a blunder, which is not acceptable for them even from a regular player, let alone captain), I was expecting that they’ll call back Sarfraz, and he won’t face SAF players in this series. But, as it looks that statement was hollow and Sarfraz will go for toss in very next game which is around 35 hours from now. Don’t think PCB has taken it seriously and apart from some usual eyewash, nothing will happen in this regard proactively from their end.