Thursday, March 01, 2007

Pakistan tragically run themselves out of world cup


Pakistani cricket administration is as mercurial as their players, just a few months back their handling of the 'Hair episode' was excellent and brought redemption and pride back to their nation and crediblity to their players, however a few months later they have gone ahead and Inzamamed themselves, Pakistan are well and truly out of the reckoning in the world cup.

The handling of Akhtar & Asif in dope case left a lot to be desired and this incident will pressurize the strong bonding of the Asian bloc in cricket world today. Pakistan has a many queries to answer for everything that has happened begining from the unscheduled dope tests before champions trophy and banning and re-instating of both dope test failed cricketers.

Definately nations like Australia & England have a moral high ground now and they will find compassionate listners in Asian countries. Pakistan board has almost shot themselves in the foot and are a lauging stock within cricketing world.

Its such a shame, the nation that has produced greats like Imran, Akram, Wasim, Qadir, Zaheer & Miandad in my era of cricketers are a sorry bunch of players with guilt in their eyes that they may be cheats.

There is something Pakistan can do about this, they can admit the true reasons for withdrawing Asif & Akhtar, they may look clumsy that day, but the nation and players will hold their heads high as they compete in the world cup.


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