Memorable Moments
Saturday 15 February 2014
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Thursday 13 February 2014
Not Surprised To See India Struggle In South Africa
"It is not surprising that the Indians have struggled. It happens with every team in the first few matches because of the different conditions and pitches but the Indian batsmen will be really tested in Tests," Akhtar said when asked about India's 2-0 loss in the recently-concluded 3-ODI series. India will now play a two-match Test series against the Proteas starting December 18. (Also read: India's warm-up tie called off)
Talking about his passion to play against India, Akhtar rued that he was dropped for the crucial semi-final of the 2011 World Cup at Mohali which the hosts eventually won by 29 runs.
"When I learnt the team management, Intikhab Alam and Waqar Younis had declared me unfit for the semi-final even though the captain Shahid Afridi wanted me to play, I wanted to go into the ground," the outspoken pacer told Geo Super channel. (Related: South African wickets test a batsman's grit, says Gambhir)
"It was the most shattering experience for me and believe me at that time if I could and if God had allowed me I would have killed someone.
"Playing against India in a World Cup semi-final was the biggest match for me and I knew if I played I would have gone flat out in the first 10 overs as those overs would decide the match. It hurts they didn't play me although I asked them tell me how did you decide I am unfit," Akhtar added.
In fact, Akhtar is voiced his criticism of Waqar, saying he is not fit to be back in the reckoning to become Pakistan coach after Dav Whatmore leaves from the post.
"Waqar was neither a good captain nor a good coach," Akhtar said. Waqar, who was recently inducted in ICC's Hall of Fame, stepped down as head coach in September, 2011 after differences with the board and captain Afridi. Akhtar also said that he appreciated the fact that Afridi, as captain, had always tried to support the senior players.
Talking about his passion to play against India, Akhtar rued that he was dropped for the crucial semi-final of the 2011 World Cup at Mohali which the hosts eventually won by 29 runs.
"When I learnt the team management, Intikhab Alam and Waqar Younis had declared me unfit for the semi-final even though the captain Shahid Afridi wanted me to play, I wanted to go into the ground," the outspoken pacer told Geo Super channel. (Related: South African wickets test a batsman's grit, says Gambhir)
"It was the most shattering experience for me and believe me at that time if I could and if God had allowed me I would have killed someone.
"Playing against India in a World Cup semi-final was the biggest match for me and I knew if I played I would have gone flat out in the first 10 overs as those overs would decide the match. It hurts they didn't play me although I asked them tell me how did you decide I am unfit," Akhtar added.
In fact, Akhtar is voiced his criticism of Waqar, saying he is not fit to be back in the reckoning to become Pakistan coach after Dav Whatmore leaves from the post.
"Waqar was neither a good captain nor a good coach," Akhtar said. Waqar, who was recently inducted in ICC's Hall of Fame, stepped down as head coach in September, 2011 after differences with the board and captain Afridi. Akhtar also said that he appreciated the fact that Afridi, as captain, had always tried to support the senior players.
Wednesday 12 February 2014
Wasim Akram calls for stability in PCB management
Wasim Akram calls for stability in PCB management
Wasim Akram was part of a coach committee formed by sacked chairman Zaka Ashraf
Former Pakistani captain and pace legend Wasim Akram has called for stability in the management of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for the overall betterment of the game.
Akram was the part of a coach committee formed by sacked chairman Mohammad Zaka Ashraf who had recommended the names of six candidates for three available coaching positions on Sunday, although with Ashraf’s departure, the matter of coaches’ appointment is still pondered on.
According to The Nation, Akram said that there must be an end to the instability as as a team cannot perform without a strong and stable leader, adding that the inconsistency in the performances of Pakistan recently is the result of the instability in the PCB.
Akram also said that the uncertainty in the management is confusing the players and they are not able to perform according to their potential, adding that such politics of power game was unfortunate and causing harm to Pakistan cricket.
Stressing the need of immediate appointment of coaches for the Pakistan team, Akram said that a coach needed time to gel in with the players and get best out of them with the Asia Cup 2014 and the ICC World Twenty20 2014 starting soon, adding that any delay in the process would harm the chances of Pakistan in these events.
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