Since the day he broke open onto the scene, there have been less performances than the so called "expected potential". When he has played, he has been the most terrorizing bowler in the world but these numbers are too few to even talk about.
From day 1, the PCB has just taken up to his tantrums. Call it injuries, disciplinary actions and the big time foreign expenses for fixing his bowling action and God knows how many medical problems. I guess even the PCB has had enough and they have clearly indicated the same by not offering a central contract. They are not letting him go, they have offered him a retainer. What they mean by this is, we are not bearing your expenses any more. Be fit, you can play.
What Shoaib says to that is close to hilarious. He is in complete denial. Quoting, "Central contracts are not an issue because I play for my country and not for money. I will not accept retainership..."
He is deaf to the clear voice of PCB to say the least. Everybody has had enough of waiting for this volcano to erupt and cause destruction. He is well past his prime and where one had hoped he would take the reigns from Wasim and Waqar he has actually taken up a spot in the team long enough and many other Paki bowlers have missed their chance to prove.
Very happy with PCB's decision and hopefully the Paki team can find a few more of the infinite talent of fast bowlers that they seem to have. Its a good lineup even now if they are fit. Asif, Umar Gul and the list of newcomers, I think the future is more brighter than it was with Shoaib on contract.
Bye-bye Shoaib, have a nice day.
From day 1, the PCB has just taken up to his tantrums. Call it injuries, disciplinary actions and the big time foreign expenses for fixing his bowling action and God knows how many medical problems. I guess even the PCB has had enough and they have clearly indicated the same by not offering a central contract. They are not letting him go, they have offered him a retainer. What they mean by this is, we are not bearing your expenses any more. Be fit, you can play.
What Shoaib says to that is close to hilarious. He is in complete denial. Quoting, "Central contracts are not an issue because I play for my country and not for money. I will not accept retainership..."
He is deaf to the clear voice of PCB to say the least. Everybody has had enough of waiting for this volcano to erupt and cause destruction. He is well past his prime and where one had hoped he would take the reigns from Wasim and Waqar he has actually taken up a spot in the team long enough and many other Paki bowlers have missed their chance to prove.
Very happy with PCB's decision and hopefully the Paki team can find a few more of the infinite talent of fast bowlers that they seem to have. Its a good lineup even now if they are fit. Asif, Umar Gul and the list of newcomers, I think the future is more brighter than it was with Shoaib on contract.
Bye-bye Shoaib, have a nice day.
1 comment:
wow... I actually thought that they offered the central contract and he refused... this clarifies things for me.
He is been a certain excess baggage off late but is still better than the rest but what's the point when behavior and fitness doesn't help the team.
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