"SL players last time said they won't get IPL contracts if they go to Pakistan": Shahid Afridi

[Abdullah719]

"SL players last time said they won't get IPL contracts if they go to Pakistan": Shahid Afridi

Shahid Afridi at a media talk today:

"Any system needs time to function. You can't change the system every year. Let the results come, this system should be supported. I am in favour of 6 teams, when you reduce quantity then quality increases. Competition will increase and players will get good money and financial support. I am hopeful good talent will come out of this"

"If there's good upcoming players then they should replace experienced ones but otherwise experienced players should be allowed to continue"

"I spoke to Misbah and congratulated him, he has gotten a big responsibility. He has two big responsibilities now which are a big challenge for him. We all pray that he succeeds"

"I believe that the likes of Misbah, Mohammad Yousuf, Shoaib Akhtar, Younis Khan, Abdul Razzaq, these are big names who should be used at U19 level. Like India has done with Rahul Dravid where he is the U19 head coach. The real talent comes from U19s so when these type of players share their experience with U19s then it teaches them a lot. I don't think national team coaching is a very difficult job, the main point is to motivate players and to make them deliver"

"If they are giving Misbah a lot of money, then he is also leaving a lot and doing a 24 hour job. If Misbah is doing this job in this much money (same as Arthur) then that's a good thing. He will leave everything else aside and focus on this role and work hard, he knows what a big challenge it is. So why shouldn't he get this money? It's his demand and he's a hard working guy"

"Pakistan has always supported SL, it never happened that we had a tour of SL and some of our players rested. We always supported them and their cricket. In the same way, SL's board should put pressure on their centrally contracted players to go to Pakistan. The SL players who will come in these conditions will always be known in Pakistan's history, they should come"

"SL players are under pressure from IPL franchises. I spoke to SL players last time also when there was discussion about them coming to Pakistan and taking part in PSL. They said that we want to come, but IPL guys say if you go to Pakistan, we won't give you a contract. They are also professional cricketers and would like to play where they can get good money"

"When Sarfaraz was going to play in SA, I told him to announce retirement (from Tests) with respect. He said maybe he will but he didn't. I think he shouldn't have been captain in Tests after that series because it's very difficult to be captain in all 3 formats"

"Sarfaraz has worked hard and trained and he's looking fit now so it's a good decision that he is captain for the ODI and T20I series (against SL)"

 

[topspin]

Well well this is quite a revelation.

 

[angrypathan]

But apart from Malinga and maybe Perera, none of them have a realistic chance of even getting an IPL contract

 

[mmkextreme_1]

But apart from Malinga and maybe Perera, none of them have a realistic chance of even getting an IPL contract

I'm sure they still have hope.

If players are being pressured then this is well and truly pathetic!

 

[saeed5646]

You can expect anything from our neighbour country so won't be surprised if it is true

 

[Mamoon]

But apart from Malinga and maybe Perera, none of them have a realistic chance of even getting an IPL contract

As victims of a 72 year old propaganda, we easily believe in half-baked news and one-sided stories when they conform to our confirmation bias, even if the latest source is someone like Afridi who has zero credibility.

However, let’s believe that these unknown Sri Lankan players would have lined up to earn top dollar in the IPL but they preferred to tour Pakistan instead.

 

[Pakhs]

As victims of a 72 year old propaganda, we easily believe in half-baked news and one-sided stories when they conform to our confirmation bias, even if the latest source is someone like Afridi who has zero credibility.

However, let’s believe that these unknown Sri Lankan players would have lined up to earn top dollar in the IPL but they preferred to tour Pakistan instead.

So are you saying Afridi is lying? Unfortunately your credibility in this forum is that you are the biggest Indian worshiper going on the forum.

 

[TalhaSyed]

Doesn't surprise me in the slightest.

 

[Mamoon]

So are you saying Afridi is lying? Unfortunately your credibility in this forum is that you are the biggest Indian worshiper going on the forum.

I am urging people to use their common sense. Look at the proposed squad of Sri Lankan players and consider how many players are playing in the IPL and how many are good enough to get IPL contracts.

That would clarify how truthful Afridi’s statement is.

 

[Swashbuckler]

Faf Du Plessis, Miller, Perera, Tahir etc did tour Pakistan as part of World XI some time back. They all played full seasons in IPL. Did they not share their thoughts with Afridi?

 

[iPakistani]

I am urging people to use their common sense. Look at the proposed squad of Sri Lankan players and consider how many players are playing in the IPL and how many are good enough to get IPL contracts.

That would clarify how truthful Afridi’s statement is.

Most of them are between the ages of 25-29 and are good cricketers, it's not hard to believe officials from IPL telling them 'If you play in this series there is no chance of you getting an IPL contract in the future'. Especially with the political tension between the two nations how could you dismiss this as a complete lie?

 

[MenInG]

No reason to doubt Afridi's word - he may well be in touch with SL players. BCCI are free to contradict this if they want.

 

[kk1992]

As victims of a 72 year old propaganda, we easily believe in half-baked news and one-sided stories when they conform to our confirmation bias, even if the latest source is someone like Afridi who has zero credibility.

However, let’s believe that these unknown Sri Lankan players would have lined up to earn top dollar in the IPL but they preferred to tour Pakistan instead.

I am urging people to use their common sense. Look at the proposed squad of Sri Lankan players and consider how many players are playing in the IPL and how many are good enough to get IPL contracts.

That would clarify how truthful Afridi’s statement is.

Afridi words has more value and weight than your beliefs.

 

[Pakhs]

I am urging people to use their common sense. Look at the proposed squad of Sri Lankan players and consider how many players are playing in the IPL and how many are good enough to get IPL contracts.

That would clarify how truthful Afridi’s statement is.

Peope here have more brain than you think. Common sense is all active players would fancy their chances of getting into IPL one day even if they are not good enough. No player would think ohh I will never be good enough. Obviously you Indian worshiping is too strong to think of that.

 

[Hyperion66]

Seriously guys!! You are gonna believe a guy that tried to eat a cricket ball on field?

 

[ILcricket]

As victims of a 72 year old propaganda, we easily believe in half-baked news and one-sided stories when they conform to our confirmation bias, even if the latest source is someone like Afridi who has zero credibility.

However, let’s believe that these unknown Sri Lankan players would have lined up to earn top dollar in the IPL but they preferred to tour Pakistan instead.

Akhtar had few months back rightly said Afridi is a jaahil .This guy tried to chew a cricket ball & dance on a pitch in the hope no camera is watching him . Illiterate cheat

 

[Savak]

Seriously guys!! You are gonna believe a guy that tried to eat a cricket ball on field?

He was smelling it

 

[King Khan]

I am urging people to use their common sense. Look at the proposed squad of Sri Lankan players and consider how many players are playing in the IPL and how many are good enough to get IPL contracts.

That would clarify how truthful Afridi’s statement is.

With the amount of unknowns from all over the world getting a contracts in the IPL, why couldn't the likes of Dinesh Chandimal, Kusal Perera, and Angelo Mathews also get contracts in future IPL series? They are miles better then any of them.

Your "common sense" doesn't ring true at all. Makes more sense that they were warned not to go, due to well documented Indian government's isolation policy towards Pakistan.

 

[Hyperion66]

He was smelling it

Using his Jaw, teeth and tongue

 

[Sir-fraz]

Afridi words has more value and weight than your beliefs.

i think you should think about what your saying.. afridis words hold zero value. same player who ratted on amir, asif and butt.
same player who chewed a cricket ball in front of millions of people.
same player who came out retirement for 1 and half tests only to retire again.

his word holds less then zero value.

 

[Birdman]

Afridi words has more value and weight than your beliefs.

He also told the world that he was smelling the cricket ball when the cameras showed him chewing it.

 

[kk1992]

i think you should think about what your saying.. afridis words hold zero value. same player who ratted on amir, asif and butt.
same player who chewed a cricket ball in front of millions of people.
same player who came out retirement for 1 and half tests only to retire again.

his word holds less then zero value.

Holds more value and weight than a random person on a forum.

Random person on almost any forum has absolutely Zero interaction with SL players.

 

[Sir-fraz]

Holds more value and weight than a random person on a forum.

Random person on almost any forum has absolutely Zero interaction with SL players.

thats your opinion. from the statements ive heard and read from afridis mouth. he has nothing of value to offer other then entertainment.

 

[kk1992]

i think you should think about what your saying.. afridis words hold zero value. same player who ratted on amir, asif and butt.
same player who chewed a cricket ball in front of millions of people.
same player who came out retirement for 1 and half tests only to retire again.

his word holds less then zero value.

Ratted on Amir, Asif and Butt? Isn't that is the policy of ICC?

Not the first person from across cricket fraternity has came out of retirement.

 

[kk1992]

thats your opinion. from the statements ive heard and read from afridis mouth. he has nothing of value to offer other then entertainment.

And that is your opinion.

 

[Hyperion66]

i think you should think about what your saying.. afridis words hold zero value. same player who ratted on amir, asif and butt.
same player who chewed a cricket ball in front of millions of people.
same player who came out retirement for 1 and half tests only to retire again.

his word holds less then zero value.

Thank you for bringing some sanity here.

Disgusting how a player of his stature engaging in a smear campaign.

 

[Sir-fraz]

Ratted on Amir, Asif and Butt? Isn't that is the policy of ICC?

Not the first person from across cricket fraternity has came out of retirement.

what did he say when he wanted to captain? im ready to serve my country.. lmao yeah for 6 days...

he ratted on them for self-preservation. who got to captain the wc after butt got banned? afridi

everything this guy has done is for personal gain.

 

[kk1992]

what did he say when he wanted to captain? im ready to serve my country.. lmao yeah for 6 days...

he ratted on them for self-preservation. who got to captain the wc after butt got banned? afridi

everything this guy has done is for personal gain.

Every professional cricketer is playing for personal gain, Which Pakistani player does not aspire to be a captain unless some shi happen and they can't be anymore?

I don't get why single him out?

 

[Sir-fraz]

Every professional cricketer is playing for personal gain, Which Pakistani player does not aspire to be a captain unless some shi happen and they can't be anymore?

I don't get why single him out?

this thread is about him...

 

[kk1992]

Thank you for bringing some sanity here.

Disgusting how a player of his stature engaging in a smear campaign.

I failed to understand Indians.

India consider Pakistan its arch rival in every aspect of their life.

Their PM daily talk about Pakistan.

Most prominent on India daily speak of how they will drop to any level in an attempt to isolate Pakistan.

Then why would anyone be surprise when a biggest cricketing organisation flexes it muscle in an attempt to isolate Pakistan?

Those are the words spoken by the people who runs India daily.

What am i missing?

 

[kk1992]

this thread is about him...

Yea! no kidding.

But you are trying to single out his actions while ignoring other players doing the same to support your point.

You are tying to portray as if, "He is the only one".

 

[par]

Didn't Kieron Pollard, Shane Watson, Colin Munro and Dwayne Bravo play in Pakistan in PSL 2019? Do they still play for IPL or did their contracts get cancelled?

 

[Sir-fraz]

Yea! no kidding.

But you are trying to single out his actions while ignoring other players doing the same to support your point.

You are tying to portray as if, "He is the only one".

nah im just proving my point that his words hold zero value.

im pointing out his actions in his career which lead to this opinion.

 

[saeed5646]

I failed to understand Indians.

India consider Pakistan its arch rival in every aspect of their life.

Their PM daily talk about Pakistan.

Most prominent on India daily speak of how they will drop to any level in an attempt to isolate Pakistan.

Then why would anyone be surprise when a biggest cricketing organisation flexes it muscle in an attempt to isolate Pakistan?

Those are the words spoken by the people who runs India daily.

What am i missing?

Actually they also tried to sabotage this year Psl by threatening indian broadcasters which also put in pcb very tight spot thankfully they did not succeed in actual plan and pcb manage to bring in new broadcasters
so after seeing that i am convinced they can go any further

 

[kk1992]

nah im just proving my point that his words hold zero value.

im pointing out his actions in his career which lead to this opinion.

Coming out of retirement?

and ratting out corrupt players?

You need to come up with better example to discredit the man's word all the while when every prominent Indian speak daily about isolating Pakistan as if that is their dharam.

 

[kk1992]

Actually they also tried to sabotage this year Psl by threatening indian broadcasters so after seeing that i am convinced they can go any further

He could be very well lying, none of us know that.

But my initial comment was, "his words hold more value than some random person on a forum", if he said it then it could be true, especially when you see countless comments daily from prominent Indians that they would do everything to isolate Pakistan.

 

[Indiafan]

So are you saying Afridi is lying? Unfortunately your credibility in this forum is that you are the biggest Indian worshiper going on the forum.

Yes he is blatantly lying and gullible people here are buying it. None of the players who backed out have an IPL contract (except Malinga). And they never will. IPL is a tournament where Smith, Root,Baristow, Guptill etc go unsold and you think these Sri Lankans have a chance?

 

[Indiafan]

I failed to understand Indians.

India consider Pakistan its arch rival in every aspect of their life.

Their PM daily talk about Pakistan.

Most prominent on India daily speak of how they will drop to any level in an attempt to isolate Pakistan.

Then why would anyone be surprise when a biggest cricketing organisation flexes it muscle in an attempt to isolate Pakistan?

Those are the words spoken by the people who runs India daily.

What am i missing?

You are missing the fact that none of the players who backed out, except Malinga have IPL contracts. So there is no way threat of IPL will make them do anything. It's just common sense.

 

[Indiafan]

Most of them are between the ages of 25-29 and are good cricketers, it's not hard to believe officials from IPL telling them 'If you play in this series there is no chance of you getting an IPL contract in the future'. Especially with the political tension between the two nations how could you dismiss this as a complete lie?

So when Smith, Root, Guptill, Baristrow go unsold in IPL these players think they have a chance? And IPL reached out to these no named players? See a thing about conspiracy theories is that it should make some sense and not be so laughable

 

[Sir-fraz]

Coming out of retirement?

and ratting out corrupt players?

You need to come up with better example to discredit the man's word all the while when every prominent Indian speak daily about isolating Pakistan as if that is their dharam.

afridi couldve went at it a better way.

coming out of retirement to be captain, just to retire again...

honestly i dont care what he says about sl players and ipl.

i just dont trust his word. nor do i trust indian or pakistani media.

sl players are clearly delusional if they think they will get an ipl contract after being basically minows for the past 3 years.

but they have a right to dream. lol

 

[Sir-fraz]

So when Smith, Root, Guptill, Baristrow go unsold in IPL these players think they have a chance? And IPL reached out to these no named players? See a thing about conspiracy theories is that it should make some sense and not be so laughable

yea its actually hilarious.

 

[Shazzam]

Since he has talked to the Sri Lankan players I will have to agree with him. Cause it is suspicious that Thisara Perera refused to come when he originally advocated that Pakistan was safe. This news explains everything.

 

[kk1992]

You are missing the fact that none of the players who backed out, except Malinga have IPL contracts. So there is no way threat of IPL will make them do anything. It's just common sense.

World politics is weird and only a naive person would believe that India wouldn't drop to any lever to isolate Pakistan.

Not my words but the words of your politicians and prominent personalities in India.

But, Yea! possibility that Afridi could be lying or speaking the truth. You have no way of confirming it.

 

[Abdullah719]

Since he has talked to the Sri Lankan players I will have to agree with him. Cause it is suspicious that Thisara Perera refused to come when he originally advocated that Pakistan was safe. This news explains everything.

Perera didn't want to come probably because he had a CPL contract and he could have (in theory) got a lot more money from that then by touring Pakistan. He came in 2017 and 2018.

However, SL revoked his NOC for the CPL after that.

 

[kk1992]

afridi couldve went at it a better way.

coming out of retirement to be captain, just to retire again...

honestly i dont care what he says about sl players and ipl.

i just dont trust his word. nor do i trust indian or pakistani media.

sl players are clearly delusional if they think they will get an ipl contract after being basically minows for the past 3 years.

but they have a right to dream. lol

back to square one, that is your opinion and I presented my opinion, both of us supported our opinion with facts which we believe to be true.

Yours based on his past history and his behavior.

Mind based on what prominent Indian politician have said and actually attempted, plenty of evidence present.

About SL, hoping to earn more from IPL in future worth it more than playing in Pakistan.

 

[Pakhs]

Yes he is blatantly lying and gullible people here are buying it. None of the players who backed out have an IPL contract (except Malinga). And they never will. IPL is a tournament where Smith, Root,Baristow, Guptill etc go unsold and you think these Sri Lankans have a chance?

All cricketers will naturally believe they can have a chance if things go their way. All of these Srilankan players must believe they can score 5 consecutive T20 100s against India to force themselves in IPL. That's sports men mentality.

 

[cricketjoshila]

Afridi is a motor mouth. There is no reason for BCCI to comeout and give importance to him.

World 11 players like Amla Tahir Du plessis etc all played in Pakistan and then in IPL. There is actually no reason to believe the words of Afridi.

 

[Mamoon]

I am urging people to use their common sense. Look at the proposed squad of Sri Lankan players and consider how many players are playing in the IPL and how many are good enough to get IPL contracts.

That would clarify how truthful Afridi’s statement is.

Most of them are between the ages of 25-29 and are good cricketers, it's not hard to believe officials from IPL telling them 'If you play in this series there is no chance of you getting an IPL contract in the future'. Especially with the political tension between the two nations how could you dismiss this as a complete lie?

Afridi words has more value and weight than your beliefs.

Peope here have more brain than you think. Common sense is all active players would fancy their chances of getting into IPL one day even if they are not good enough. No player would think ohh I will never be good enough. Obviously you Indian worshiping is too strong to think of that.

With the amount of unknowns from all over the world getting a contracts in the IPL, why couldn't the likes of Dinesh Chandimal, Kusal Perera, and Angelo Mathews also get contracts in future IPL series? They are miles better then any of them.

Your "common sense" doesn't ring true at all. Makes more sense that they were warned not to go, due to well documented Indian government's isolation policy towards Pakistan.

First things first, we need to overcome our delusions that BCCI is a on a mission to isolate Pakistan cricket. If BCCI truly wants to isolate PCB, it has more than enough resources and means to ensure that PCB barely gets to arrange bilateral tours.

They have the largest talent pool in the world at their disposal as well as the deepest pockets. They can easily pick their reserve players and arrange series with the likes of Sri Lanka, West Indies, Zimbabwe etc. (teams who fill up our FTP), offer them more money than PCB without the inconvenience of playing in Pakistan and maybe even promise that their best performing players might get a chance of featuring in the IPL if they do well against India reserves.

If BCCI takes this route, the Sri Lankan, Caribbean and Zimbabwean cricket boards would happily forego any commitments with the PCB and there is nothing ICC and PCB can do about it. Apart from England, the big teams play little or no cricket against Pakistan, so please before you comfort yourselves by believing that we are being hampered by BCCI, think about the consequences if BCCI actively decides to prioritize the isolation of Pakistan cricket.

BCCI or any other board is not concerned with isolating Pakistan cricket because we are very good at isolation ourselves.

Secondly, apart from Malinga, how many Sri Lankan players play in the IPL let alone play as integral members?

Chandimal, Perera and Mathews? This is not PSL. It is IPL, a bigger brand than most international cricket teams including Pakistan. Some of the biggest names in international cricket struggle to get IPL contracts, the type of players that would walk into PSL franchises and immediately become the highest earners

Chandimal has not played in the IPL since 2012, Mathews and Kusal Perera last played in 2013 and Thisara Perera hasn’t played since 2016. However, if it wasn’t for Sri Lanka’s irrelevant tour of Pakistan, these players would be lining up for big money contracts next year?

Sri Lanka is even worse than Pakistan at the moment, and yet their players will be getting IPL contracts, even though the IPL has become a bigger brand than Pakistan cricket even though not a single Pakistani player has graced the competition after the first edition?

What is wrong with us and when will we learn to think rationally?

Quite a few IPL players have played in the PSL before, and quite a few IPL players have toured Pakistan as well. Why hasn’t the big bad evil BCCI terminated their contracts?

This rumor as hatched by Fawad Chaudhury and fueled by Shahid Afridi. I am struggling to describe these two individuals and their intellect within the rules of this forum.

This rumor has only one purpose - to serve as a face-saving excuse in case Sri Lanka declines to tour. If they say no, we can always blame India. If they say yes, we can thump our chests by stating that we managed to convince them in spite of India’s attempt to derail the tour.

Our thought-process, including the likes of Fawad Chaudhury, Afridi as well as the common folk sums up our standing and why we are in a state of perpetual misery. We fully deserve where we are today and there is no hope for the future.

 

[cricketjoshila]

Afridi is still not over his IPL rejection.

 

[Pakhs]

Afridi is still not over his IPL rejection.

He played the IPL and quit frankly was paid more than his talent deserved.

 

[kk1992]

First things first, we need to overcome our delusions that BCCI is a on a mission to isolate Pakistan cricket. If BCCI truly wants to isolate PCB, it has more than enough resources and means to ensure that PCB barely gets to arrange bilateral tours.

They have the largest talent pool in the world at their disposal as well as the deepest pockets. They can easily pick their reserve players and arrange series with the likes of Sri Lanka, West Indies, Zimbabwe etc. (teams who fill up our FTP), offer them more money than PCB without the inconvenience of playing in Pakistan and maybe even promise that their best performing players might get a chance of featuring in the IPL if they do well against India reserves.

If BCCI takes this route, the Sri Lankan, Caribbean and Zimbabwean cricket boards would happily forego any commitments with the PCB and there is nothing ICC and PCB can do about it. Apart from England, the big teams play little or no cricket against Pakistan, so please before you comfort yourselves by believing that we are being hampered by BCCI, think about the consequences if BCCI actively decides to prioritize the isolation of Pakistan cricket.

BCCI or any other board is not concerned with isolating Pakistan cricket because we are very good at isolation ourselves.

Secondly, apart from Malinga, how many Sri Lankan players play in the IPL let alone play as integral members?

Chandimal, Perera and Mathews? This is not PSL. It is IPL, a bigger brand than most international cricket teams including Pakistan. Some of the biggest names in international cricket struggle to get IPL contracts, the type of players that would walk into PSL franchises and immediately become the highest earners

Chandimal has not played in the IPL since 2012, Mathews and Kusal Perera last played in 2013 and Thisara Perera hasn’t played since 2016. However, if it wasn’t for Sri Lanka’s irrelevant tour of Pakistan, these players would be lining up for big money contracts next year?

Sri Lanka is even worse than Pakistan at the moment, and yet their players will be getting IPL contracts, even though the IPL has become a bigger brand than Pakistan cricket even though not a single Pakistani player has graced the competition after the first edition?

What is wrong with us and when will we learn to think rationally?

Quite a few IPL players have played in the PSL before, and quite a few IPL players have toured Pakistan as well. Why hasn’t the big bad evil BCCI terminated their contracts?

This rumor as hatched by Fawad Chaudhury and fueled by Shahid Afridi. I am struggling to describe these two individuals and their intellect within the rules of this forum.

This rumor has only one purpose - to serve as a face-saving excuse in case Sri Lanka declines to tour. If they say no, we can always blame India. If they say yes, we can thump our chests by stating that we managed to convince them in spite of India’s attempt to derail the tour.

Our thought-process, including the likes of Fawad Chaudhury, Afridi as well as the common folk sums up our standing and why we are in a state of perpetual misery. We fully deserve where we are today and there is no hope for the future.

Has Indian government tried to isolate Pakistan?

Has prominent Indian in any entity tried to promote and support isolation of Pakistan?

Please do not come back with, "it is always Pakistan's fault", because that line is getting boring now.

 

[kk1992]

Afridi is still not over his IPL rejection.

This comment says more about yourself than Afridi.

 

[Major]

could be true or could be not.

But Afridi has a bad reputation. No one trusts his words, he doesnt have credibility.
Its like Sarfraz Nawaz crying about fixing.

See, both sides have reasons.

This statement could seem very stupid because IPL team owners own more teams. SRK owns the Trinandad team and they select Pakistani players.

Would had made more sense if IPL commissioner told SRK's team management not to buy Pakistani players for his teams in other leagues than stopping a foregin sri lankan team from playing in Pakistan.

Also, there are only 2-3 players from Sri Lanka that play in IPL. If a player was told he had a chance of playing IPL if he doesnt tour Pakistan and yet doesnt get selected for IPL later on, wouldnt he be suing the IPL for making such unlawful demands to their players.


But than again this is India, the most irrational people ever.

Their broadcasting team pulled out of service made way during a tournament.

Ronchi, the best PSL player year before wasn't selected by any IPL team which was quite weird.

So you never know

Problem here is, this is Afridi reporting, need this to come out of someone who has more creadibility

 

[Major]

Afridi is still not over his IPL rejection.

i think that makes your country look bad than anything else.

Indians would cry if they ever get discriminated from somewhere, yet i find it surprising how Indians think it is ok for them to discriminate others. Not selecting a player based on his residence.

But than again, its a country that charged double to foreigners for visiting heritage sites.

 

[cricketjoshila]

He played the IPL and quit frankly was paid more than his talent deserved.

He wanted to play again and was rejected.

 

[kk1992]

could be true or could be not.

But Afridi has a bad reputation. No one trusts his words, he doesnt have credibility.
Its like Sarfraz Nawaz crying about fixing.

See, both sides have reasons.

This statement could seem very stupid because IPL team owners own more teams. SRK owns the Trinandad team and they select Pakistani players.

Would had made more sense if IPL commissioner told SRK's team management not to buy Pakistani players for his teams in other leagues than stopping a foregin sri lankan team from playing in Pakistan.

Also, there are only 2-3 players from Sri Lanka that play in IPL. If a player was told he had a chance of playing IPL if he doesnt tour Pakistan and yet doesnt get selected for IPL later on, wouldnt he be suing the IPL for making such unlawful demands to their players.


But than again this is India, the most irrational people ever.

Their broadcasting team pulled out of service made way during a tournament.

Ronchi, the best PSL player year before wasn't selected by any IPL team which was quite weird.

So you never know

Problem here is, this is Afridi reporting, need this to come out of someone who has more creadibility

Finally. This.

Supporting one side and while ignoring other despite plenty of evidence exist is just stupid and agenda driven narrative.

 

[barah_admi]

As victims of a 72 year old propaganda, we easily believe in half-baked news and one-sided stories when they conform to our confirmation bias, even if the latest source is someone like Afridi who has zero credibility.

However, let’s believe that these unknown Sri Lankan players would have lined up to earn top dollar in the IPL but they preferred to tour Pakistan instead.

He is speaking about "last time" so I assume his playing days. Did you actually read more than the title?

Can you also confirm the opposite ? If so I am sure you can advise the ipl to sue afraid for libel. I await your decision.

 

[Mamoon]

He is speaking about "last time" so I assume his playing days. Did you actually read more than the title?

Can you also confirm the opposite ? If so I am sure you can advise the ipl to sue afraid for libel. I await your decision.

Last time or this time, the situation hasn’t changed.

Sri Lanka played a T20I at Lahore in October 2017.

PSL has been offering contracts to several IPL players since 2016.

World XI toured Pakistan in September 2017 with IPL players.

Sri Lankan players except Malinga were irrelevant in IPL.

Afridi had zero credibility in 2017 and he has zero credibility in 2019.

 

[FreePalestine]

To be honest, I do not have difficulty believing India would try to isolate Pakistan. If anyone is following recent developments, then it would be clear that this is a national policy which politicians have regularly espoused.

Here are a few things:

1. Recently an Indian singer was rebuked and fined for performing in an American event organized by a Pakistani PR manager. Showing that this is no longer just an attempt to isolate Pakistan financially and diplomatically (I don’t think there can be any doubt about this), but also through the use of cultural institutions.
2. India is banning Pakistani singers and actors from performing in India
3. As is well known, the Indian gov (which has final say in all BCCI matters when related to Pakistan) pondered over boycotting Pak-India game and actually initially considered whether they could try to ban Pakistan from the world cup. Evidence of this is that the ICC had to publicly say this would not be possible and also a statement made by an Indian representative was made saying that they considered this option and did not pursue because they realized it was not viable.
4. India is trying to isolate Pakistan financially through its presence on the FATF
5. Pakistani players cannot be selected for the IPL
6. Indian politicians have regularly made emphatic statements that they want to isolate Pakistan financially and diplomatically

So it is not too hard to believe that this may be happening, even though it is super petty, but pettiness would not be a surprise considering the above.

Not to say that I think Afridi and Fawad Chaudry are credible sources, and I am not currently saying that it is objectively true or false, but is not out of the realm of possibility at all considering the above.

I also want to say that deliberate obfuscation of truth in the name of nationalism is an increasing phenomenon in ‘New India’, and a study by BBC looking at social media, ‘trolling’ and this subject through polling and interviewing Indian nationals engaging in this behaviour online found this to be true. As long as it helps emphasize India’s new assertive stance, it doesn’t matter if it is true or not was the general line, I believe. Though I don’t have a source for this, was informed about it by a person who works in BBC’s public engagement team who specialized in South Asia and had worked there for five years soon after the Pulwama incident (the relevance of this phenomena to this particular event should not be lost on anyone). So Indian posters, who I generally respect on here, please try to be objective and self-critical in your assessments, considering the facts identified above. Does not mean you have to believe it, but flat out denial is also not an objective response.

 

[Varun]

Telling what the masses want to hear.

Well on his way to becoming a politico himself.

 

[kk1992]

Telling what the masses want to hear.

Well on his way to becoming a politico himself.

He is definitely joining politics.

 

[Shazzam]

Perera didn't want to come probably because he had a CPL contract and he could have (in theory) got a lot more money from that then by touring Pakistan. He came in 2017 and 2018.

However, SL revoked his NOC for the CPL after that.

Than he should have went to tour Pakistan if his NOC got revoked.

 

[Mamoon]

Here is another thought, and if this isn’t enough to help us understand, I don’t think I can be of much help any longer.

Let’s assume that in light of Sri Lanka’s brilliant performances in Limited Overs as well as their breathtaking performance at the World Cup, a few Sri Lankan players have been lined up by IPL franchises.

Let’s assume that these players have been told by the franchises that they will not be picked if they tour Pakistan.

Now let’s assume that these players have told Afridi and Fawad Chaudhry (or sources close to him) the following:

“ we are sorry, we really want to come to Pakistan but the evil IPL is not letting us. We cannot risk the money that we might earn, so we are not coming”

What chances do you think they have of getting picked in the IPL after exposing and defaming them?

The franchises obviously know which players were blackmailed out of our touring Pakistan, which means that they also know which players defamed them.

This leads us to three possibilities:

(1) the Sri Lankan players are incredibly dumb who think that they will still get to play with millions of IPL dollars in spite of maligning them

(2) the Sri Lankan players have some weird love for Pakistan, the country where no one wants to go and where their former players were nearly killed

(3) they are obvious plot-holes in this narrative and Fawad Chaudhry and Afridi are doing what they do best - lie through their teeth.

The moral of the story is that our people will believe in literally anything as long as there is an anti-India element attached to it.

 

[Abdullah719]

Than he should have went to tour Pakistan if his NOC got revoked.

They had already announced the squad.

It almost seems like a sort of punishment from the SLC. Not sure if there's any other reasoning behind it.

 

[Hitman]

Every team refuses to tour Pakistan because the BCCI threatens their players of being excluded from the IPL. Not because of what happened to the Sri Lankan team in Lahore back in 2009.

 

[ahsan17]

Faf Du Plessis, Miller, Perera, Tahir etc did tour Pakistan as part of World XI some time back. They all played full seasons in IPL. Did they not share their thoughts with Afridi?

I don't think it has to be one or the other here. The SL players are small in terms of marketability and are not as good as the players you mention. They'll be a lot easier to influence than the players you mention. I doubt every single one of them would've been told by IPL that you cannot tour Pakistan if you want contracts, but a few is a definite possible. This is especially believable given how India has been trying to isolate Pakistan at every nook and corner. The behaviour is perfectly consistent with Indian behaviour of the past 5 odd years.

 

[ahsan17]

Every team refuses to tour Pakistan because the BCCI threatens their players of being excluded from the IPL. Not because of what happened to the Sri Lankan team in Lahore back in 2009.

I don't think that's what Afridi is saying.

 

[Savak]

I enjoy how Mamoon springs to action and comes to life when it comes to defending India. If only Allah gave him the Hidayat to make the same effort for defending Pakistan.

 

[Hitman]

I don't think that's what Afridi is saying.

"SL players are under pressure from IPL franchises. I spoke to SL players last time also when there was discussion about them coming to Pakistan and taking part in PSL. They said that we want to come, but IPL guys say if you go to Pakistan, we won't give you a contract. They are also professional cricketers and would like to play where they can get good money"

So what exactly was Mr. Einstein saying?

 

[CanadianG00se]

Oh yes I’m planning to renew my annual Hotstar subscription to watch likes of Pereras, Matthews, and Chandimals in IPL. It’s totally worth it to spend $79.99/year to watch SL players in IPL.

 

[ahsan17]

So what exactly was Mr. Einstein saying?

He was specifically referring to SL players, not "every team" like you said.

 

[Hitman]

He was specifically referring to SL players, not "every team" like you said.

Oh, what a mammoth mistake by me. I’m pretty sure the hesitation by the SL players has nothing to do with what happened to their own team in Lahore back in 2009.

 

[Greenstorm]

Never had any doubt.

 

[ahsan17]

Oh, what a mammoth mistake by me.

You don't just get to misrepresent what someone says (and it appears intentional) and then pretend its not a big deal.

I’m pretty sure the hesitation by the SL players has nothing to do with what happened to their own team in Lahore back in 2009.

They toured in 2017, yes? Both what you are saying can be true and what Afridi is saying can be true at the same time, depending on which player you ask.

 

[RyanRyan10]

could be true or could be not.

But Afridi has a bad reputation. No one trusts his words, he doesnt have credibility.
Its like Sarfraz Nawaz crying about fixing.

See, both sides have reasons.

This statement could seem very stupid because IPL team owners own more teams. SRK owns the Trinandad team and they select Pakistani players.

Would had made more sense if IPL commissioner told SRK's team management not to buy Pakistani players for his teams in other leagues than stopping a foregin sri lankan team from playing in Pakistan.

Also, there are only 2-3 players from Sri Lanka that play in IPL. If a player was told he had a chance of playing IPL if he doesnt tour Pakistan and yet doesnt get selected for IPL later on, wouldnt he be suing the IPL for making such unlawful demands to their players.


But than again this is India, the most irrational people ever.

Their broadcasting team pulled out of service made way during a tournament.

Ronchi, the best PSL player year before wasn't selected by any IPL team which was quite weird.

So you never know

Problem here is, this is Afridi reporting, need this to come out of someone who has more creadibility

Luke Ronchi was an average Cricketer
Winning a player of the tournament in PSL doesn't make him great,even Ravi Bopara won it in 2016

Another thing is Ronchi was a top order batsman, Overseas top order bats struggle to get into IPL
Even Ronchi's teammate Guptill who is far superior cricketer than him rarely gets opportunity in IPL.Its because of the top class batting talent we have in the country.

And when you yourself said that not more than 2-3 SL players can get into IPL then why do you still wanna believe in Afridi's claim?

Afridi is an opportunist who says things which people who may like him want to hear.This is not the 1st time I am seeing him making controversial.

 

[Major]

Luke Ronchi was an average Cricketer
Winning a player of the tournament in PSL doesn't make him great,even Ravi Bopara won it in 2016

Another thing is Ronchi was a top order batsman, Overseas top order bats struggle to get into IPL
Even Ronchi's teammate Guptill who is far superior cricketer than him rarely gets opportunity in IPL.Its because of the top class batting talent we have in the country.

And when you yourself said that not more than 2-3 SL players can get into IPL then why do you still wanna believe in Afridi's claim?

Afridi is an opportunist who says things which people who may like him want to hear.This is not the 1st time I am seeing him making controversial.

bro, luke Ronchi was scoring runs easily. every 50 of his was off 20 balls.

No one is calling anyone great, but the fact that a batsmen who was doing so well doesnt get an IPL contract does make it suspicious

By your logic, Dwayne Smith is a legendary batsmen

 

[The streak is Alive]

Highly doubt any of the SL players are great buddies with Afridi. Even if they were, its very unlikely they'll discuss this particular subject with him.

Occam's razor time, he's lying.

 

[MMHS]

Most of PAK’s former players are absolute bone head, with a loose mouth. Even if it’s true, why should someone say it in public when the tour is still on!!!!! Where does it put Srilankan players’ reputation?

This guy, after 20+ years of international cricket (& leading PAK in multiple WCs, Test matches), has thrown the Lanka players under bus just to enjoy a dig at IPL & India!!!!!!

Education helps.

 

[BaankeJi]

No reason to doubt Afridi's word - he may well be in touch with SL players. BCCI are free to contradict this if they want.

If Afridi wants to be taken seriously, then he has to name those players. Giving a general statement is very easy. Once those srilankan players confirm it, then BCCI can confirm or deny.

BCCI cannot respond to all of random comments.

 

[FreePalestine]

To be honest, I do not have difficulty believing India would try to isolate Pakistan. If anyone is following recent developments, then it would be clear that this is a national policy which politicians have regularly espoused.

Here are a few things:

1. Recently an Indian singer was rebuked and fined for performing in an American event organized by a Pakistani PR manager. Showing that this is no longer just an attempt to isolate Pakistan financially and diplomatically (I don’t think there can be any doubt about this), but also through the use of cultural institutions.
2. India is banning Pakistani singers and actors from performing in India
3. As is well known, the Indian gov (which has final say in all BCCI matters when related to Pakistan) pondered over boycotting Pak-India game and actually initially considered whether they could try to ban Pakistan from the world cup. Evidence of this is that the ICC had to publicly say this would not be possible and also a statement made by an Indian representative was made saying that they considered this option and did not pursue because they realized it was not viable.
4. India is trying to isolate Pakistan financially through its presence on the FATF
5. Pakistani players cannot be selected for the IPL
6. Indian politicians have regularly made emphatic statements that they want to isolate Pakistan financially and diplomatically

So it is not too hard to believe that this may be happening, even though it is super petty, but pettiness would not be a surprise considering the above.

Not to say that I think Afridi and Fawad Chaudry are credible sources, and I am not currently saying that it is objectively true or false, but is not out of the realm of possibility at all considering the above.

I also want to say that deliberate obfuscation of truth in the name of nationalism is an increasing phenomenon in ‘New India’, and a study by BBC looking at social media, ‘trolling’ and this subject through polling and interviewing Indian nationals engaging in this behaviour online found this to be true. As long as it helps emphasize India’s new assertive stance, it doesn’t matter if it is true or not was the general line, I believe. Though I don’t have a source for this, was informed about it by a person who works in BBC’s public engagement team who specialized in South Asia and had worked there for five years soon after the Pulwama incident (the relevance of this phenomena to this particular event should not be lost on anyone). So Indian posters, who I generally respect on here, please try to be objective and self-critical in your assessments, considering the facts identified above. Does not mean you have to believe it, but flat out denial is also not an objective response.

Although, having said this, I should clarify that I am talking generally about India wanting to isolate Pakistan in all spheres. In this particular case, I would need to see more proof before believing this, and am not going to believe Afridi or Fawad Chaudry. Just to clarify that I do not believe this particular rumour yet and the burden of proof still lies with the people making these assertions.