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PCB rejects Azhar Ali's resignation over differences with Amir

Earlier, Azhar boycotted camp because of Amir’s presence

Sports Desk December 29, 2015

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Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Shahryar Khan refused to accept Azhar Ali’s resignation as the ODI captain of the Pakistan cricket team.

Azhar, who became the captain of the Pakistan ODI team after the World cup 2015, refused to join the camp along with veteran Mohammad Hafeez due to the presence of Muhammad Amir.

Amir breaks down after meeting Hafeez in camp

The issue was later resolved after the intervention of the PCB chairman, with both players joining the training camp for the New Zealand tour on Saturday.

However, there were reports that Azhar Ali is not entirely please with the situation and is thinking about resigning from captaincy of the One-Day format, which eventually confirmed by a PCB statement on Tuesday.

Players asked to state in writing they have no problem with Amir

"Azhar Ali met the chairman PCB [Shaharyar Khan]. He tendered his resignation. The chairman didn't accept his resignation, Azhar Ali agreed and he will continue as captain," the PCB said in a statement.

Pakistan will face New Zealand in a three One-Day and three T20 series in January, for which the team is to be announced very soon.

The article originally appeared on ESPNcricinfo.com

COMMENTS (17)

Saf Rana | 8 years ago | Reply what a farce,resigning, Azar?Hafeez not wanting to be part of the team if Amir is picked?grow up chaps!maybe your worried about AMIR'S genuine talent?and the fact that he would be picked ahead of Azar & Hafeez everytime,not to mention he has more talent then the two individuals who are refusing to play in the same team put together,,Azar&Hafeez could do us a real favour by refusing to play for Pakistan,now that would be great!

TooTrue | 8 years ago | Reply Pakistan is the only place on earth where resignations are rejected. If someone resigns that decision should be respected. If Azhar thought that his resignation would be accepted and final he wouldn't have submitted it. Get rid of this silly culture.

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Hassan Shah | 8 years ago | Reply Aah... golden chance missed by PCB boss. He should have accepted his resignation.

Khalid Saeed | 8 years ago | Reply PCB is following a dangerous path regarding maintaining discipline in the team camp. PCB should take firm stand on Amir´s return and then stick to it. Those who do not accept PCB stance should be shown door, irrespective of their position or career. Pakistan is full of talent just let merit system to work.

Hassan | 8 years ago | Reply If PCB is serious in its code of conduct and discipline it should get rid of this players mafia as far as Azhar & Hafeez are concerned who they are to decide who will be in the team or not? Azhar should also remember that he was sidelined since long and the stupidity of PCB made him a captain at once. On the other hand what he had delivered in the game everyone knows if anyone feels uncomfortable with M. Aamir he should go home. One cant understand why the PCB is so lenient with the players as they are dictating the board, Hafeez and Azhar are not Imran, Akram or Miandad who delivered for the country whenever needed by them. At last the PCB must rethink and revive its policies and give a clear message to the players strictly follow the rules and discipline in the team. And last but not least Aamir is far better bowlers than in the team and is an ultimate choice of the team.

noor | 8 years ago | Reply why PCB didn't accept his resignation, both hafeez & azher are stupid

Tariq Shahid | 8 years ago | Reply Azhar Ali is posing himself like a star,whereas he is not. Aamir should be given opportunity to play.Both players are blackmailing PCB.

N K Ali | 8 years ago | Reply The issue of Aamer is just a matter of being pushed into the shadows. InshAllah! Aamer's bowling will leave every body astounded and all kudos will fly towards him. The Players are being vainglorious, so, it's just natural to pick up an issue and start a new ruckus in the PCB. Salams

roadkashehzada | 8 years ago | Reply altaf bhai of cricket

Xfiya_Enrique | 8 years ago | Reply Aamir is more talented then these two players i think both players Hafeez and Azar knows one thing Aamir will get his position back very soon if he is allowed to play for Pakistan and then garbige player like Hafeez definately no standing chance to be selected .World is saying a 19 year old did mistake and has completed his punishment who are they to say they dont want him (aamir)in the camp seriously its best time to get rid of the garbage specially hafeez he cannot bowl and i dont consider him a batsman .He can bat only on flat pitches .

Effy | 8 years ago | Reply Azhar doesnt deserve to be in the ODi team. He should not resign he should be fired.

Komal S | 8 years ago | Reply @SK: May be there is something more than what meets the eye on Amir situation. These guys know exactly what transpired.

Pakistani | 8 years ago | Reply If he is so uncomfortable, why can not he just retire rather than resign as Captain. Am sure there are a number of batsmen lined up and waiting for a chance to play for the 1st team.

R Kashmiri | 8 years ago | Reply This guy is absolutely in fear of the ACU mole Amir. Can't fix anymore Azhar?

Parvez | 8 years ago | Reply When one resigns on principle, there is no taking it back.......if you do, it goes against you.

SK | 8 years ago | Reply When we have so many examples around the world of players coming back after punishments, we have whole system of saza/jaza in Islam, I don't understand what's this Hippocratic attitude about- Amir has gone through the punishment, has gone through rehabilitation, what else is required. Please let the guy play for the country instead of making him subject of every conversation.

T20 World Cup 2016 | 8 years ago | Reply he is fit for t20 world cup 2016, we need him in this year world cup.

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