[VIDEOS/PICTURES] The sorry state of Pakistan sports journalism

[Rana]

Babar Azam's jibe on journalists who wrongfully use his name for creating hypes:

"Some people use my name for creating hypes. So I say, well if they do get happy from my name and if it helps them in earning their bread and butter then no worries. Let it be so"

The only provider of bread and butter is Allah. Not you Babar Azam!

Secondly, what sort of bread and butter to people like Simon Doull earn on his name by giving honest criticism?

 

[topspin]

You can't see Babar's eyes but you can tell he's about to cry.

 

[Rana]

You can't see Babar's eyes but you can tell he's about to cry.

Babar ain’t got a clue what Doull is explaining to him.

He must have just replied by saying “sixes not my game dolly”

 

[topspin]

Babar ain’t got a clue what Doull is explaining to him.

He must have just replied by saying “sixes not my game dolly”

"Misbah bhai said to me very low risk batting"

 

[Rana]

Bruv imagine sitting in Pakistan and saying live on national TV, “who asks for these kinds of wickets? Is it Babar Azam to make his stats look good?”

Zindabad Simon Doull!

 

[Rana]

"Misbah bhai said to me very low risk batting"

‘Misbah bhai said you are saviour of Pakistan like me’

 

[topspin]

Bruv imagine sitting in Pakistan and saying live on national TV, “who asks for these kinds of wickets? Is it Babar Azam to make his stats look good?”

Zindabad Simon Doull!

Simon says what simon sees. Legend.

 

[BouncerGuy]

Bringing Babar into a thread that is totally irrelevant is not good. Please stay on topic

 

[YousafTheBeast]

According to one Pakistani journalist, “Gerry Christian white ball coach and Glesspie Payen red ball coach”.

Either he did it for more interactions or he’s a special needs.

 

[FearlessRoar]

Is it essential to take a confrontational approach?

 

[Rana]

I have blocked 2 Pakistani journalists. They are clear paid agenda journos, not independent or impartial at all!

One works for Dawn News and the other has a DP or cover photo with Imran Khan

Both constantly beat the pro RizBar drum

 

[Cricket Warrior]

Is it essential to take a confrontational approach?

Well, that was a totally useless tweet! By the way Suresh Raina is also at fault here for naming Shahid Afridi in a mocking style.

 

[The Bald Eagle]

A recent report went viral on all media platforms where Gary Kirsten, Pakistan's white ball coach was quoted as saying that there is great factionalism in Pakistan team and that is impeding their progress.

But Gary Kirsten has denied any such conversation claiming to be false and concocted ones.

not sure whether this chat is authentic or not!

 

[jnaveen1980]

It's not just Pakistani journalists, I've seen Indian journos too who make total fools of themselves at pressers.

Sadly some are too eager to ask questions and it backfires.

Everyone is doing for social media impressions. There is no aunthenticity, professionalism. 90% of them are agenda driven.

 

[Savak]

Is it essential to take a confrontational approach?

Given the amount of money in Indian Cricket and the disparity in earnings b/w Indian and Pakistani Cricketers in the last 2 decades especially since the IPL took off, you will see a lot of current and ex Indian cricketers mock and misbehave with Pakistani players.

Its like how an upper elite class individual misbehaves and mistreats a servant.

 

[FearlessRoar]

This is how Pakistan's cricket journalism has sunk to its lowest point.

and rightly being made fun of on Social media.

 

[The Bald Eagle]

New Pandora box or just cup in a tea?
====
Dear Sethi Sahib,

It is shocking to hear from you that some journalists visited the USA and Australia on PCB expenses, and a couple of them are reportedly slipped away. As one of the most senior journalists and a former PCB chairman, you should have mentioned their names to substantiate your news. Otherwise, it is being perceived as fake news to criticize the PCB.

I was in the USA with several other journalists who, to the best of my knowledge, went at their own expense and have all returned. Such unsubstantiated allegations from you have caused harm to the journalistic community. You should now provide the names and evidence of these journalists or refrain from making such statements against them. Otherwise, it will be assumed that your other news and statements are also baseless.

Looking forward to your response,

Aqeel Ahmad
President, SJAL
Lahore

 

[The Bald Eagle]

What sort of Journalist ethics is this?
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A journalist asked Shan Masood whether he would step down from his captaincy on his own or will leave the decision for PCB and he replied with following remarks:

"You have your opinion and I respect that but there is a lot of disrespect in your question,"

"You can't show disrespect to players, me and the others. We all play for Pakistan and get results but no one will tolerate such disrespect. You have to understand that. You want to put someone down fine but we all are Pakistan players."

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[Rana]

According to one Pakistani journalist, “Gerry Christian white ball coach and Glesspie Payen red ball coach”.

Either he did it for more interactions or he’s a special needs.

Gellipsie

 

[Rana]

What sort of Journalist ethics is this?
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A journalist asked Shan Masood whether he would step down from his captaincy on his own or will leave the decision for PCB and he replied with following remarks:

"You have your opinion and I respect that but there is a lot of disrespect in your question,"

"You can't show disrespect to players, me and the others. We all play for Pakistan and get results but no one will tolerate such disrespect. You have to understand that. You want to put someone down fine but we all are Pakistan players."

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Who is the journalist?

 

[YousafTheBeast]

Gellipsie

That fakhta guy is something else.

 

[Kianig89]

What sort of Journalist ethics is this?
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A journalist asked Shan Masood whether he would step down from his captaincy on his own or will leave the decision for PCB and he replied with following remarks:

"You have your opinion and I respect that but there is a lot of disrespect in your question,"

"You can't show disrespect to players, me and the others. We all play for Pakistan and get results but no one will tolerate such disrespect. You have to understand that. You want to put someone down fine but we all are Pakistan players."

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Brutal from journo! Seems he is a die hard fan and has enough of this rubbish

 

[Cricket Warrior]

Brutal from journo! Seems he is a die hard fan and has enough of this rubbish

haha journo took the revenge of this humiliating defeat

 

[zaidihusain]

Brutal from journo! Seems he is a die hard fan and has enough of this rubbish

May be he is a diehard fan of Rizwan and Babar and wants to see either of them as test captain

 

[Bhaijaan]

What sort of Journalist ethics is this?
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A journalist asked Shan Masood whether he would step down from his captaincy on his own or will leave the decision for PCB and he replied with following remarks:

"You have your opinion and I respect that but there is a lot of disrespect in your question,"

"You can't show disrespect to players, me and the others. We all play for Pakistan and get results but no one will tolerate such disrespect. You have to understand that. You want to put someone down fine but we all are Pakistan players."

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Such pathetic journalists. A manager should accompany players to handle such ridiculous and disrespectful questions.

 

[Bhaijaan]

This is how Pakistan's cricket journalism has sunk to its lowest point.

and rightly being made fun of on Social media.

Sad state of journalism indeed. What the hell

 

[Rana]

May be he is a diehard fan of Rizwan and Babar and wants to see either of them as test captain

That’s why I am asking the name of this journalist. Abhi iska biodata aapke saamne rakhta hoon

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

Nice to see Shan put that ignorant fool in his place. Seen these local journos get away with this kind of blatant disrespect in pressers for far too long.

 

[Bouncer]

What's the name of the guy who asked this question?

 

[Cricket Warrior]

Sad state of journalism indeed. What the hell

Even Multani Sohan Halwa has less branding on its box than this Qadir tweet.

 

[Kianig89]

Watched some local sports shows and news this week due to CT, and journalists also trying to prove their point usually question about Player A and they answer about Player B.

Similarly ex cricketers doing vlogs and reels to settle their score

 

[Asad T]

Always heartwarming when 'big' Pakistan cricket journalists steel our content; don't give us credit for making the content, and even remove our logo and then get caught out.