http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Wasim-Akram-c96292 disappointed over IPL snub
Legendary fast bowler and former skipper of the Pakistan team, Wasim Akram was greatly dismayed over the fact that players from http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Pakistan-c755 were once again ignored from the auction of the IPL in January 2011. Pakistan players were picked up in the first edition
of the IPL however, since then they have been ignored mainly due to pressure from their government on the IPL franchises not to play players from Pakistan, especially in the wake of the http://www.senore.com/Cricket/India-c750 has been alleging Pakistan for
involvement in the attacks, a charge Pakistan has vehemently denied.
"From what we are hearing Pakistani players will again not be in the IPL and this is so disappointing because frankly speaking I personally feel without our players the IPL loses much of its charm and competitive edge. Even if the Indian board had not shown
keenness I think our board should have taken the initiative and shown interest in sending our players to the IPL and also sending their names to the Indians. An effort to remove any misunderstandings should have been taken by our board," Wasim Akram stated.
He went on to say that the exclusion of players like Abdul Razzaq and http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Shahid-Afridi-c2482 would directly affect the reputation of the tournament in itself however he did criticize the Pakistan Cricket Board for not doing enough to ensure that the Pakistan players
are part of the auction for IPL four. He said that the PCB should have done enough to ensure that there was absolutely no room for any misunderstanding.
According to Wasim Akram, he said that a mega event like the IPL must have representation from every country and the discriminatory attitude towards Pakistan players is uncalled for. He also said that Mohammad Yousaf should instead of complaining practically
prove his fitness if he wants to be selected in the national side. He said that the selectors had taken the right decision for emphasizing on fitness of the players.
Wasim Akram who led Pakistan to the final of the 1999 world cup, said that there was an urgent need to have clarity in the affairs of Pakistan cricket.
"If steps are not taken to bring more clarity in Pakistan cricket then I fear our cricket will only go further downhill," he said.
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