[VIDEO] Younis Khan drops out of the Level 3 Coaching Course in Lahore

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https://www.brecorder.com/2018/04/16/411937/younis-khan-lashes-out-at-nca-over-mistreatment/

Pakistan’s greatest Test batsman Younis Khan, who had decided to pursue a career in coaching after participating in a Level 3 Coaching Course in Lahore, is now returning to Karachi after he was asked to stay in the room of a senior management official.

The leading runs scorer for Pakistan tweeted a video of him, revealing the irresponsible act of the National Cricket Academy’s staff in Lahore.

“I have arrived here in Lahore at the National Cricket Academy (NCA). As you all know I am here to take part on Level 3 course. But bad luck is that, when I reached here, there was no information about me,” Younis said in a video message.

“I came here after receiving a mail from NCA, in which it was written that it will be an honour for us if you participate in this training pregame. This message motivated me and led me to here.”

“When I arrived, I was asked to stay in this room for a night, which belongs to a senior management official. I can’t stay here without permission, so I have decided to travel back to Karachi.”

“I can’t take part in the course, where I was asked to share other’s room. It is an embarrassment for Younis Khan,” he added.

Younis, who retired from the Test cricket last year after becoming the country’s most successful Test cricketer with 10,099 runs, was asked to participate in the course. It is being organized by Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and will be conducted by Australians.

Former Test-spinner Akram Raza is also participating in this course. Back in 2011, the PCB removed Raza, who was then an umpire in Pakistan’s domestic matches, from umpiring after he was arrested on charges of betting on Indian Premier League matches.

<blockquote class="twitter-video" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">An important announcement - leaving back for Karachi without doing the PCB Level III course due to the reasons stated in the video message below. <a href="https://t.co/Ak9rGg0oMW">pic.twitter.com/Ak9rGg0oMW</a></p>— Younis Khan (@iam_Younis) <a href="https://twitter.com/iam_Younis/status/985780435123888128?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 16, 2018</a></blockquote>
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[the Great Khan]

Sorry what??he's thrown a wobbly again because he wasnt given the right "protocol"..Dear God..Younis stop being a drama queen and get on with things!!

 

[ahmedwaqas92]

Younis being a prima donna once again!

Isn't he there to participate in a Level 3 Coaching Course? Why is he making an issue on what room was he provided to stay in??

 

[Markhor]

Younis takes slights so easily.

 

[AFM]

Haha classic Younis. He says he doesn't want to cause any trouble or awkwardness for the manager who's room he's been given. At the same time, he's opening the guy's private cupboards live on a social media video

 

[Madplayer]

Irresponsible from NCA management but a typical OTT reaction from younis khan.

With this toxic attitude, I wonder if PCB should allow him near the kids who aspire to be cricketers. He takes things way too personally and kids can become casualties of his ego.

 

[AFM]

Team man

 

[GreenShirts]

Too over the top as usual.

 

[Pete Rose]

I think the organizers need to manage this stuff better, if what YK says is true.

 

[fawad_wellwisher]

Why was he invited in the first place? If someone aspires to be a coach then let them fund their own training.

 

[Rana]

I think the organizers need to manage this stuff better, if what YK says is true.

Yes but is posting on social media the best way to respond?

I dont see players around the world posting mismanagement issues on their twitter, Facebook and Instagram posts,

 

[SarfiBabarHaris]

And some people want this man to be our future coach. Lmao
Please keep big egos away from Pak tram.

There is not a single ex-cricketer apart from Mudassar Nazar fit for coaching our national team. Har kisi mai koi na koi msla hai.

 

[OoparCut]

Team man

What a drameybaaz. I find it hilarious when these "celebrities" refer to themselves in the 3rd person. I don't think they realize how foolish it comes across.

 

[Pete Rose]

Yes but is posting on social media the best way to respond?

I dont see players around the world posting mismanagement issues on their twitter, Facebook and Instagram posts,

Depends - my first instance was to think of this as the usual YK tantrum and it definitely is that. And yes it shows how poor he is at influencing people (which is why I have always advocated that he must never be part of any administrative structure related to Pakistan cricket)

BUT.... despite all of the above, this is poor by the organizers and needs to be advertised far and wide. I am also perturbed that ppl associated with illegal betting are simply allowed to roll up to this place for a new career

 

[pakistanigoneaussie]

Always the victim

As a general rule in life don’t trust people who like referring to themselves in the third person

True ego maniac, the most selfish player outside of the fixers to put on a Pak shirt, should be nowhere the team

 

[UN talkz]

He is saying a right thing in a wrong way

 

[USofA]

Why couldn't he have just gotten a hotel for the night and sort it out the next day. I am sure he has done well enough for himself to afford the best hotel in town.

 

[Pete Rose]

He is saying a right thing in a wrong way

Yes. This is the best way to describe it

 

[zeikz123]

such a drama queen, always wants to throw a tantrum and run away and be the center of attention

 

[OoparCut]

He is saying a right thing in a wrong way

What is the big deal about being asked to spend one night in on-site lodging, that some idiotic "senior managment official" decided to treat as his jagir and left a few things there?

There is NOTHING "right" about Younis and his ego in this case.

Why couldn't he have just gotten a hotel for the night and sort it out the next day. I am sure he has done well enough for himself to afford the best hotel in town.

 

[UN talkz]

What is the big deal about being asked to spend one night in on-site lodging, that some idiotic "senior managment official" decided to treat as his jagir and left a few things there?

There is NOTHING "right" about Younis and his ego in this case.

Bro see how India, Australia and other cricketing Nations treat their stars.
You need to treat a guy like Younis in a much better way; honestly there shud have been a proper reception for him.

 

[pakistanigoneaussie]

Bro see how India, Australia and other cricketing Nations treat their stars.
You need to treat a guy like Younis in a much better way; honestly there shud have been a proper reception for him.

Yes I wonder how they would have treated a player who blackmailed his way into a World Cup squad by threatening to retire from tests

A player who decided to go fishing during tough forgein tours
A player who dragged a fan into a room and beat him with a shoe

I know for sure that if he was Australian, younis would have had a national team ban long ago

Amazing player, but an absolutely egotistical nutcase

 

[Hawkeye]

The most selfish player we've produced in the last few decades.

 

[OoparCut]

Bro see how India, Australia and other cricketing Nations treat their stars.
You need to treat a guy like Younis in a much better way; honestly there shud have been a proper reception for him.

Oh boo hoo, he didn't get the VVIP "star" treatment at the academy where he was signed up as a student for the coaching course. Is he there to study and get certified or get 'star' treatment?

 

[UN talkz]

Oh boo hoo, he didn't get the VVIP "star" treatment at the academy where he was signed up as a student for the coaching course. Is he there to study and get certified or get 'star' treatment?

He didn't join academy; he was invited by the academy to join the camp saying it would be an honour for them.

 

[carbon11]

He should go and get his coaching badges in England or Australia .

Try to link up back with Yorkshire and get his badges via them

 

[UN talkz]

He should go and get his coaching badges in England or Australia .

Try to link up back with Yorkshire and get his badges via them

He has already a Level 2 coach and i think he has done that training in England.

 

[OoparCut]

He has already a Level 2 coach and i think he has done that training in England.

I'm sure he didn't pull any stunts demanding VVIP treatment when he went to get his training in England.

Typical desi mentality. All good behavior and civilized when interacting with others, but in a 'home' environment, start throwing weight around.

 

[Madplayer]

Yes I wonder how they would have treated a player who blackmailed his way into a World Cup squad by threatening to retire from tests

A player who decided to go fishing during tough forgein tours
A player who dragged a fan into a room and beat him with a shoe

I know for sure that if he was Australian, younis would have had a national team ban long ago

Amazing player, but an absolutely egotistical nutcase

Please tell me one thing. Younis had to take a course in coaching, right? It is for his own coaching career. Why on earth is he not spending his own money on accomodation and other things? Ek to coaching bhi karwao aur nakhry bhi uthao sahab ke.

 

[UN talkz]

Please tell me one thing. Younis had to take a course in coaching, right? It is for his own coaching career. Why on earth is he not spending his own money on accomodation and other things? Ek to coaching bhi karwao aur nakhry bhi uthao sahab ke.

Why was he invited?

 

[Hasan123]

Pathetic attitude. You have a chance to get a coaching qualification and your throwing it away because you didn't have your own room ?

Bravo team man.

 

[Rana]

Yes I wonder how they would have treated a player who blackmailed his way into a World Cup squad by threatening to retire from tests

A player who decided to go fishing during tough forgein tours
A player who dragged a fan into a room and beat him with a shoe

I know for sure that if he was Australian, younis would have had a national team ban long ago

Amazing player, but an absolutely egotistical nutcase

He Really isnt the classy man he is often made out to be. The famous picture where 2 guys are holding back Inzi whilst he was running off laughing comes to mind.

As soon as I saw the video and when he mentioned himself in the 3rd person, thats when I knew this guy really isnt correct in the head.

Tendulkar, Ponting, Lara or even Shane warne wouldnt do something as egotistical as that. I think PCB should make a point by saying enough is enough. He is by far the biggest trouble maker out of all the guys that have served Pakistan for as long as he did.

 

[MMHS]

If this is exactly the fact stated (regarding accommodation), then I think the reaction is predictable and expected as well. YK has a bad reputation, therefore people are missing the big picture here.

It's not about YK's ego, rather lack of professionalism from PCB. YK had been in that academy many times, and finding a place in Lahore for a night isn't a big deal for him, BUT there is a standard protocol of everything. They invited one of countries best ever players for a coaching program, then he had to be accommodated in a last minute makeshift arrangement - it may fit Eritrean Cricket Board (no disrespect intended), but not for the 2nd largest Cricket Board in world.

I give a real life example - Govt. officials often attend seminars & work-shop in different cities. Imagine a Govt. official at the rank of say Assistant Commissioner/ Astt. Secretary goes to another city for a seminar and finds accommodation outside protocol, say sharing at someone's booked room or at some official's home for a night ...... if it's a Secretary, someone will pay for it and if it's a minister - someone's whole family might pay for it. Say any of us in PP has booked a hotel room; then upon arrival, hotel management tells that, there is a change in plan; I doubt how many here will accept with a smile - personally, I'll simply change the hotel if I am not satisfied with the change, if alternatives are available. And, I'll definitely lodge a written complaint in any case.

What YK did, many of us here would have done so, if he/she had the status of YK, and rightly so. What YK did wrong is that he put his own name in it - that's education or lack of it; a more polished person would have said the same in 3rd person.

It's lack of professionalism by PCB, regardless of YK or a common trainee. He was invited, hence people are thinking it's a favor for YK - he should accept whatever ...; if it was a paid program, then everyone would have said exactly opposite, since he has paid for the service. Personally, if I were YK, I would have attended the courses, but would have stayed at my own arrangements for the whole period - to make a point, and I would have definitely made sure that public knows it.

Forget about Sethi (nothing personal, it's PCB Chairman), if any of his ******* suffered same, it would have been a big issue. In fact, it won't ever happen to a PCB official - they are the custodian of PAK cricket, YK was simply a servant and he was well paid for his labor ......

 

[Abdul]

Team man strikes again. What a drama queen.

 

[Kazim_Pak86]

Very unprofessional and sick of NCA staff to treat their former test cricketer like this. If they had a problem in accomodation they could've got a hotel room for the invitee for a night till next day when the program was suppose to start. Most probably NCA did'nt want to spend money so they pushed a former test cricketer into senior mgmt. room. Doubt such pathetic things are done by other boards.
Given the amount of budget is spent on these jokes in the NCA. These kinds of shenanigans are really shameful.

 

[Mirpur express]

He sounded like a patwari *

 

[Fast Bowler]

I am surprised by the reaction here.

Younis Khan did absolutely the right thing. The guy has scored countless runs for Pakistan team and to be treated in such a manner is ridiculous!

And those who are calling him out for posting this online... what else is he meant to do? keep quiet and take the rubbish from NCA?

 

[Fast Bowler]

Seriously, reading some of the comments here. Have you guys bothered to even read or heard as to what happened? What you are describing is completely contrary to the actual events.

He turned up to NCA as advised in the letter and they had no idea he was coming. They are asking him to stay in the room of another official, without permission of the official. Sounds pretty terrible from NCA. I don't understand how Younis is at fault.

 

[Bewal Express]

He is saying a right thing in a wrong way

Well put.

 

[Savak]

I am not the biggest Misbah ul Haq fan from a cricketing point of view but this would have been a complete non-issue if this was him involved. Pathetic stuff

 

[thelandofthebravepeople]

At least he didn't threaten to shoot himself this time

Complete non issue.

 

[pakistani pride]

Once a paindoo always a paindoo. He really is pathetic. Just they way he handles such stuff shows how stupid he is.

 

[Sirris]

We as a nation aren't known for being professional so it shouldn't be too much of a shock if the right accommodation wasn't arranged in time. At least he was offered a clean room of some senior level person and not the janitors room.

He says he doesn't want to use someone else's room while showing the wardrobe of the uninformed person to the whole world.

Making a public video of the issue is over the top reaction, he should have given his complaints in person and directly to those involved. Besides he did end up using the room since there was no other option available. So flying back the next day was really unnecessary,since he was only asked to spent one night in that room.

Sad to witness grown men acting but-hurt and whining to public for sympathy points.

 

[Sirris]

If this is exactly the fact stated (regarding accommodation), then I think the reaction is predictable and expected as well. YK has a bad reputation, therefore people are missing the big picture here.

It's not about YK's ego, rather lack of professionalism from PCB. YK had been in that academy many times, and finding a place in Lahore for a night isn't a big deal for him, BUT there is a standard protocol of everything. They invited one of countries best ever players for a coaching program, then he had to be accommodated in a last minute makeshift arrangement - it may fit Eritrean Cricket Board (no disrespect intended), but not for the 2nd largest Cricket Board in world.

I give a real life example - Govt. officials often attend seminars & work-shop in different cities. Imagine a Govt. official at the rank of say Assistant Commissioner/ Astt. Secretary goes to another city for a seminar and finds accommodation outside protocol, say sharing at someone's booked room or at some official's home for a night ...... if it's a Secretary, someone will pay for it and if it's a minister - someone's whole family might pay for it. Say any of us in PP has booked a hotel room; then upon arrival, hotel management tells that, there is a change in plan; I doubt how many here will accept with a smile - personally, I'll simply change the hotel if I am not satisfied with the change, if alternatives are available. And, I'll definitely lodge a written complaint in any case.

What YK did, many of us here would have done so, if he/she had the status of YK, and rightly so. What YK did wrong is that he put his own name in it - that's education or lack of it; a more polished person would have said the same in 3rd person.

It's lack of professionalism by PCB, regardless of YK or a common trainee. He was invited, hence people are thinking it's a favor for YK - he should accept whatever ...; if it was a paid program, then everyone would have said exactly opposite, since he has paid for the service. Personally, if I were YK, I would have attended the courses, but would have stayed at my own arrangements for the whole period - to make a point, and I would have definitely made sure that public knows it.

Forget about Sethi (nothing personal, it's PCB Chairman), if any of his ******* suffered same, it would have been a big issue. In fact, it won't ever happen to a PCB official - they are the custodian of PAK cricket, YK was simply a servant and he was well paid for his labor ......

After reading your post I do have more sympathy for Younis. However him flying back the next day does come across as a "too cool for school" kind of behavior.

 

[Saj]

Geoff Lawson stayed at the NCA throughout his stint as Pakistan Head Coach.

Could YK not have stayed there for one night even?

 

[BaankeJi]

I am surprised by the reaction here.

Younis Khan did absolutely the right thing. The guy has scored countless runs for Pakistan team and to be treated in such a manner is ridiculous!

And those who are calling him out for posting this online... what else is he meant to do? keep quiet and take the rubbish from NCA?

No. Just work with NCA instead of posting on social media.

 

[Savak]

Geoff Lawson stayed at the NCA throughout his stint as Pakistan Head Coach.

Could YK not have stayed there for one night even?

Lol, Woolmer used to stay at the NCA.

Woolmer on record even mentioned that he had supported YK through thick and skin but was disappointed with his lack of professionalism and prime a dona antics, this was at the time of the 2006 Dummy Question Fiasco

 

[Savak]

If this is exactly the fact stated (regarding accommodation), then I think the reaction is predictable and expected as well. YK has a bad reputation, therefore people are missing the big picture here.

It's not about YK's ego, rather lack of professionalism from PCB. YK had been in that academy many times, and finding a place in Lahore for a night isn't a big deal for him, BUT there is a standard protocol of everything. They invited one of countries best ever players for a coaching program, then he had to be accommodated in a last minute makeshift arrangement - it may fit Eritrean Cricket Board (no disrespect intended), but not for the 2nd largest Cricket Board in world.

I give a real life example - Govt. officials often attend seminars & work-shop in different cities. Imagine a Govt. official at the rank of say Assistant Commissioner/ Astt. Secretary goes to another city for a seminar and finds accommodation outside protocol, say sharing at someone's booked room or at some official's home for a night ...... if it's a Secretary, someone will pay for it and if it's a minister - someone's whole family might pay for it. Say any of us in PP has booked a hotel room; then upon arrival, hotel management tells that, there is a change in plan; I doubt how many here will accept with a smile - personally, I'll simply change the hotel if I am not satisfied with the change, if alternatives are available. And, I'll definitely lodge a written complaint in any case.

What YK did, many of us here would have done so, if he/she had the status of YK, and rightly so. What YK did wrong is that he put his own name in it - that's education or lack of it; a more polished person would have said the same in 3rd person.

It's lack of professionalism by PCB, regardless of YK or a common trainee. He was invited, hence people are thinking it's a favor for YK - he should accept whatever ...; if it was a paid program, then everyone would have said exactly opposite, since he has paid for the service. Personally, if I were YK, I would have attended the courses, but would have stayed at my own arrangements for the whole period - to make a point, and I would have definitely made sure that public knows it.

Forget about Sethi (nothing personal, it's PCB Chairman), if any of his ******* suffered same, it would have been a big issue. In fact, it won't ever happen to a PCB official - they are the custodian of PAK cricket, YK was simply a servant and he was well paid for his labor ......

I can give you examples of Bollywood celebrities with countless years i.e. 20-30 years of services to the Indian film and entertainment industry and these guys who were well within their rights to ask for royal treatment accepted short term last minute make shift arrangements.

YK is not even in the same league.

 

[Sirris]

No. Just work with NCA instead of posting on social media.

That's the part I find the most disappointing. NCA isn't a holidays wellness resort. I am assuming he went their to improve his coaching abilities which in return would benefit the Pakistani youth. Leaving the whole program for one stupid room just shows he isn't serious about helping the kids.

Complaints are welcome but there's a proper way to express them.

 

[DeadBall]

YK should take some level 1 courses in humility.

 

[Varun]

Was privileged to be part of an event in Goa at the end of February where Gavaskar was the chief guest - and he was utterly humble, even making it a point to take down names of the folks who co-ordinated his stay, and gave them autographed bats afterward. He had also just flown back from South Africa via Mumbai, and even though he was being paid a lot of money for the appearance - it was still commendable of him for not only being so thoughtful, but also giving a rousing and topical speech on innovation in cricket when he was called up.

Younis Khan and this video seems the polar opposite.

 

[Gabbar Singh]

If staying in that room was beneath him then why not just stay in a hotel and sort it out the next day?

 

[asma_cricfan]

I don't like the guy but here younis is right.
Its like you invite a guest to stay with you in your house and when he/she arrived, you said "we don't have a room for you, why not you slerp in someone else's room". How would the guest feel about it.
And younis wasn't just an ordinar guest in NCA. He is a former captain and a renowned player.

 

[kingusama92]

While the NCA staff was unprofessional, I'm not sure it required such a reaction. YK is there for the Level 3 Coaching Course and that's the only thing he should keep in his mind.

You won't make a good coach if you can't let things slide from time to time.

 

[Saj]

This guy will have hundreds of friends in Lahore - why not stay with one of them. Why all this drama.

 

[saintgrace]

If staying in that room was beneath him then why not just stay in a hotel and sort it out the next day?

He is celebrity. He can stay anywhere. If a bollywood hero does this than understandable at some extent but a sportperson have been worst place than this specially starting of his career. It reminds me DK. He is Sr since 2005 (?) and played with several big guns but he chose to go out of his comfort zone in mumbai with kunal and improved his big shots. I have read his interview somewhere how he retrained after drop in price from 11 crore to 2 crore.

 

[IMMY69]

I think there is enough evidence to support the claim that YK is a crazy genius

 

[Gabbar Singh]

He should learn a thing from Imran Khan - have seen photos of IK sleeping on the road, on top of storage containers, and on top of hut style houses.

 

[HuzaifaE]

I see Younus' point, but it is a case of throwing a hissy fit at the end of the day. People saying he has no right to be annoyed are wrong though, he has a point, but I think this is over the top and publicly saying it like this is unprofessional and unnecessary.

 

[waleed88]

Irresponsible from NCA management but a typical OTT reaction from younis khan.

With this toxic attitude, I wonder if PCB should allow him near the kids who aspire to be cricketers. He takes things way too personally and kids can become casualties of his ego.

This is the way he gets his way, you can't be a nice guy like Fawad Alam and keep accepting slap after slap from these PCB buffoons, the only way you can get your way is showing how they treat their players in such an unprofessional manner. Fawad needs to take trick from Younis' playbook and learn to create a fuss about things, otherwise he should move to Canada... these PCB bullies will treat you like the **** of their toes whenever they get a chance

 

[waleed88]

He should learn a thing from Imran Khan - have seen photos of IK sleeping on the road, on top of storage containers, and on top of hut style houses.

Or in 40 acre Mansion... where do you get this stuff from? Imran is the elite of elites, he has not seen half the poverty YK has seen in his life

 

[shane]

Looks like the drama queen is at it again.

It's for the best, you don't need people like him infecting the future generation.

 

[blackanhyellow]

Yes I wonder how they would have treated a player who blackmailed his way into a World Cup squad by threatening to retire from tests

A player who decided to go fishing during tough forgein tours
A player who dragged a fan into a room and beat him with a shoe

I know for sure that if he was Australian, younis would have had a national team ban long ago

Amazing player, but an absolutely egotistical nutcase

What you say is true, but at the same time he has performed well for Pak too.

10,000 + test runs, 34 centuries, + his efforts in the slips, won his team many test matches.

At least he is not like Ahmed Shehzad and Umar Akmal who have egos without even achieving anything.

 

[DeadBall]

What you say is true, but at the same time he has performed well for Pak too.

10,000 + test runs, 34 centuries, + his efforts in the slips, won his team many test matches.

At least he is not like Ahmed Shehzad and Umar Akmal who have egos without even achieving anything.

And in your opinion achieving "something" gives him a free pass to act like a prima donna?

 

[Eagle_Eye]

Did he pay for the course? If not, why is he complaining.

 

[MMHS]

I can give you examples of Bollywood celebrities with countless years i.e. 20-30 years of services to the Indian film and entertainment industry and these guys who were well within their rights to ask for royal treatment accepted short term last minute make shift arrangements.

YK is not even in the same league.

I heard a story of AB (Bachhan). For a shooting at Chennai, he was in his full costume & make - up; just when there was a power outage. Studio people couldn’t arrange generator instantly and AB was sweating. His co actors started to complain and asked for canceling the schedule. Anupam Kher (who’s telling the story later at Stardust) went to AB (who was reading something), and asked him to raise voice so that either they cancel the schedule or fix the issue quickly. AB politely asked him to relax & have patience, because this is out of control for the studio/organizer. If anyone makes their life difficult, things’ll get only worse.

Coming to this topic, what I have read from OP, I don’t think it’s an issue of make shift arrangement - YK has hundreds of places in Lahore to stay for a night. I am sure most of his long term team mates are Lahore based and they are not in tours now. The issue is how you treat your celebrity - some of the top NCA people are YKs seniors; I do think if Mushi or Mudassar briefed YK regarding the inconvenience in person, things would have been different.

Here my point is, I am sure no one here has bothered or cared for that YK is invited and he needs an accommodation. How much does it cost for a 5 Star accommodation for one night, may be $200 max - how difficult was it for PCB (someone from) to give him a prior call and inform that, there is a makeshift arrangement - YK can either stay at a hotel (@ PCB’s expense), or they can accommodate him to a Sr. officials place instead of a surprise ? I am sure, it won’t have ended like this.

But yes, his reaction reflects his personality & education; he could have responded in a better manner. No way, he should have missed the course for sure. I am not sure if I have read every bit of the story, but based on OP, one can’t blame YK alone.

One truth is, PCB doesn’t treat it’s players accordingly, therefore the relationship is often bitter - both side is waiting to catch other off guard. I give an example - 2014 PAK Cup (equivalent) was arranged at Multan (?), and that was last audition before WC team selection. Couple of games were rescheduled because players couldn’t come for a railway delay (or something like that).

Bottom line is, some of PAK’s national players for such an important tournament were travelling by train, when the host city has an international airport and PCB spends lavishly for it’s office bearers. Now, if some of those players end up as PAK great, 10 years later don’t get surprised for a counter reaction.

I try to see events from both ends - YK isn’t saint for sure, but I feel most people are shooting him at first sight for his past reputation.

 

[rhony]

Was privileged to be part of an event in Goa at the end of February where Gavaskar was the chief guest - and he was utterly humble, even making it a point to take down names of the folks who co-ordinated his stay, and gave them autographed bats afterward. He had also just flown back from South Africa via Mumbai, and even though he was being paid a lot of money for the appearance - it was still commendable of him for not only being so thoughtful, but also giving a rousing and topical speech on innovation in cricket when he was called up.

Younis Khan and this video seems the polar opposite.

Doesn't apply here. Gavaskar showed his gratitude because he was treated well. I've heard of Pak players being magnanimous too. I think Younis went public because his complaints probably went to deaf years.

 

[EliteCynical]

He is celebrity. He can stay anywhere. If a bollywood hero does this than understandable at some extent but a sportperson have been worst place than this specially starting of his career. It reminds me DK. He is Sr since 2005 (?) and played with several big guns but he chose to go out of his comfort zone in mumbai with kunal and improved his big shots. I have read his interview somewhere how he retrained after drop in price from 11 crore to 2 crore.

Apples and Oranges. That was Abhishek Nayyar btw

 

[giri26]

To be really frank but these things cant be good over all for Pakistan cricket. Somethings need to probably be sorted out behind closed doors. I don't think he has achieved much with this video to be honest. He might be called back with better reception and arrangements in the future but does that fix the problem?

 

[Pakistanian]

Why should he get special treatment just cause he's a former cricket "star"? This is a coaching program, it's up to him if he want's to join it to advance his career in coaching. He should've arrange his own accommodation, staying at a board officials room rent free is a privilege he should be grateful for. I'm pretty sure he's a millionaire so booking his own 5 star hotel room shouldn't be a big deal for him.

Younus Khan has always had an attitude/ego issue and it's better if he stays away from the national cricket scene.

 

[Arham_PakFan]

Typical drama queen

 

[IcedCoffee]

If this is exactly the fact stated (regarding accommodation), then I think the reaction is predictable and expected as well. YK has a bad reputation, therefore people are missing the big picture here.

It's not about YK's ego, rather lack of professionalism from PCB. YK had been in that academy many times, and finding a place in Lahore for a night isn't a big deal for him, BUT there is a standard protocol of everything. They invited one of countries best ever players for a coaching program, then he had to be accommodated in a last minute makeshift arrangement - it may fit Eritrean Cricket Board (no disrespect intended), but not for the 2nd largest Cricket Board in world.

I give a real life example - Govt. officials often attend seminars & work-shop in different cities. Imagine a Govt. official at the rank of say Assistant Commissioner/ Astt. Secretary goes to another city for a seminar and finds accommodation outside protocol, say sharing at someone's booked room or at some official's home for a night ...... if it's a Secretary, someone will pay for it and if it's a minister - someone's whole family might pay for it. Say any of us in PP has booked a hotel room; then upon arrival, hotel management tells that, there is a change in plan; I doubt how many here will accept with a smile - personally, I'll simply change the hotel if I am not satisfied with the change, if alternatives are available. And, I'll definitely lodge a written complaint in any case.

What YK did, many of us here would have done so, if he/she had the status of YK, and rightly so. What YK did wrong is that he put his own name in it - that's education or lack of it; a more polished person would have said the same in 3rd person.

It's lack of professionalism by PCB, regardless of YK or a common trainee. He was invited, hence people are thinking it's a favor for YK - he should accept whatever ...; if it was a paid program, then everyone would have said exactly opposite, since he has paid for the service. Personally, if I were YK, I would have attended the courses, but would have stayed at my own arrangements for the whole period - to make a point, and I would have definitely made sure that public knows it.

Forget about Sethi (nothing personal, it's PCB Chairman), if any of his ******* suffered same, it would have been a big issue. In fact, it won't ever happen to a PCB official - they are the custodian of PAK cricket, YK was simply a servant and he was well paid for his labor ......

Thank you for making the only balanced post in the majority of this thread.

 

[AssassinatedDevil]

YK has always had a big ego as seen here which is why I was never in favour of him being a captain in any format for Pakistan. Nevertheless, PCB has once again managed to get bad rep because of silly things like this. Adequate preperation should have been made no matter who the guest was.

 

[Sunny786]

YK has always come across as a drama queen. Always feeling entitled to everything and then playing victim when small matters like those could easily be sorted with some professionalism. Yes he is a Pakistani legend but his behavior is damaging his reputation.

 

[Saj]

Moody guy at times.

I recall at Worcester when Pakistan last toured England, a few fans went up to him for pics and autograph and he was very rude to them.

 

[Slog]

I'm baffled as to why people are making it seem like YK is in the wrong here

 

[Kroll]

YK making sure we haven't forgotten about him. YK no doubt is a legend of Pak cricket, but really needs to handle himself better in these tyoe of situations although it was clearly not his fault on this occasion.

 

[superman]

Blessing in disguise his tantrums are legendary. He tantrumed his way into being probably the worst batmans to have ever player more than 100 games for any odi team period

 

[DeadBall]

I'm baffled as to why people are making it seem like YK is in the wrong here

Deadball thinks otherwise.

 

[Sarfarazian92]

Randi-rona khatam nahi hoga is bande ka kabhi