Umar Gul: “When Abbas Afridi was picked and I was with the Pakistan team as a bowling coach in New Zealand, I felt more pressure than him. People often criticise players with connections, but at the end of the day, it’s the performance that speaks”
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Former Pakistan pace bowler Umar Gul has admitted that during his time as a bowling coach with the national team, he was worried his nephew Abbas Afridi would be accused of benefitting from nepotism.
Yasir Arafat: “I think, the recommendations he gave, especially regarding Babar’s captaincy after analysing his leadership in England and also in the World Cup, led to Babar’s resignation”
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Former Pakistan all-rounder Yasir Arafat believes white-ball head coach Gary Kirsten played an instrumental role in Babar Azam stepping down as limited overs captain.
Imran Khan: “Mohsin Naqvi should himself undergo surgery who has no credibility and has been appointed on contacts and recommendation”
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Legendary Pakistan captain and all-rounder Imran Khan has blasted Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi, saying he was appointed to the role “on contacts and recommendation”.
Fakhar Zaman: “I can also say that you’ve [come] here by recommendation, but it would be a good thing if you see how a player has come, how much struggle he has gone through. In my opinion, you should also come after doing a little research first”
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Pakistan batsman Fakhar Zaman has defended wicketkeeper-batsman Azam Khan, saying he isn’t in the team because of nepotism.
Misbah-ul-Haq has given his suggestions on which players should be retained and dropped from the central contract list
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Pakistan head coach and chief selector Misbah-ul-Haq has submitted his suggestions on which Pakistan players should be retained and dropped from the central contract list for the 2020-2021 season.
Bangar (right) will be India’s assistant coach
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A four-member BCCI committee has decided to promote Sanjay Bangar to assistant coach of the Indian team, while Bharat Arun will continue on as bowling coach.
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Afridi claims to have initially been offered USD 150,000
Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi has rejected to sign a contract with the St Lucia Zouks, which would have seen him play in the inaugural edition of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL).
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Afridi was offered a contract on the recommendation of Sammy
The St Lucia Zouks have offered Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi a contract to represent them in the inaugural edition of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) after he played an instrumental role in leading the national team to a 3-1 victory over the West Indies in their recent ODI series.
