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Imran Khan lays out three-point solution to reform Pakistan cricket

Says PM has appointed an 'election fixer' to 'fix' Pakistan cricket

News Desk March 27, 2016

PTI chief and former Pakistan skipper Imran Khan (R) and Pakistan T20i Captain Shahid Afridi (L). PHOTO: AFP

Former Pakistan skipper and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan outline three-point solution to reform Pakistani cricket.

PTI chief tweeted on Sunday that in order to establish a successful cricket team, the management needs to insulate from political pressure, institute six regional teams, and construct cricket grounds.

Imran alleged that the reason Pakistan cricket has, unlike elsewhere, failed to become an institution due to political meddling in the affairs of cricket.

The reason cricket has, unlike elsewhere, failed to become an institution in Pak is because here PM appoints PCB Chief.
— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) March 27, 2016

“We have a PM who has perfected the art of cronyism & appointed an 'election fixer' to 'fix' Pakistan cricket,” said Imran.

We have a PM who has perfected the art of cronyism & appointed an "election fixer" to "fix" Pak cricket.
— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) March 27, 2016

Misery at World T20

Former skipper proposed that just like in Australia, all talent in Pakistan should be concentrated in six regional teams, sponsored by different departments.

Here is my strategy for reforming cricket in Pakistan: One: to make cricket an institution we have to insulate it from political pressure.
— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) March 27, 2016

Two: Despite an abundance of talent, our players lack temperament & technique, leading to performance inconsistencies.
— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) March 27, 2016

Consistency only comes thru quality, highly competitive cricket. Hence, as in Australia, all talent shd be concentrated in 6 regional teams
— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) March 27, 2016

All depts shd sponsor these 6 regional teams rather than fielding their own teams.
— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) March 27, 2016

Three: rather than wasting money on senseless expenditures, we badly need more cricket grounds.
— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) March 27, 2016

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Pakistan crashed out of the World T20 tournament on Friday when they lost to Australia by 21 runs at Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali.

COMMENTS (14)

TiffinBox | 8 years ago | Reply Point 1. Dismantle your cricket team. Point 2. Shut down PCB Point 3. You got rid of incompetency ... have a blast (not literally but as in party hard).

parvaiz khan | 8 years ago | Reply Three points 1.The old men including chairman PCB,Intekhab alam and Haroon Rashid must out from all kind of cricket. 2.Any player who doesn't fulfil the responsibility should banned for 1 year and 50% of the central contract should refound. 3.The players and management's performance checked strictly for 6 month of period.

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Khan | 8 years ago | Reply Eventually Imran will have to decide whether he wants to be a politician or remain a cricket Captain. I'm more concerned with his economic policies than his cricket policy!

bloggernat | 8 years ago | Reply Fabulous stuff. But... My only question to Imran is... What has his party done in KP where they are in power? Were ANY new stadia's built? Were any new facilities opened for sports? Or any new plans at province level? Not asking becz im not a pakistani but probably to know if he has walked the talk. If he has, a BIG SALUTE to him!

Anon | 8 years ago | Reply @Ch. Allah Daad: Ever since his playing days he's been saying the same thing! Nobody gives a damn about a match between PIA and Pakistan Railway... plus these departments have been totally negligent on their job in developing facilities. Obviously, anybody can sponsor a team - departments or anyone else.... like everywhere else in the world!

Shahdab | 8 years ago | Reply So its that simple....

Muhammad Awais | 8 years ago | Reply Imran Khan's suggestions are good but who will act upon it.Still some foolish people posting comments against Imran Khan,they even can't differentiate between cricket and politics.

ramallah khan | 8 years ago | Reply Why can't Pakistani Women's Team coach be appointed to train Men's team? I am sure the result will be far better. Its high time we concentrate on Pakistani Womens Cricket Team who can definitely make the country proud.

Woz ahmed | 8 years ago | Reply What is Imrans definition of senseless expenditure ? Also after PSL we were told our players had benefited hugely from training and exposure to international players, was this true or not? Everyone congratulated PCB on PSL , it was considered greatest success of our nation in recent years, today there are call for all senior staff to be sacked. Am confused, good Job its just a game.

Blithe | 8 years ago | Reply Ik , you cheap publicity stunt in India backfired and now you are trying to save face . You are the one who backed Afridi as captain and called on him publically to help you with your disastrous dharna , whereas every other person saw him as lacking any strategy or tactics to positively lead the team. Your methods are outdated . You kept telling Afridi to promote himself up the order - and the results are before. You are the one politically interfering in cricket , not Pmln .

Jawad U Rahman | 8 years ago | Reply Dharna in front of Gaddafi stadium till the demands are met?

HonkyTonk Man | 8 years ago | Reply The Three Points are: 1) Nawaz Sharif Must Resign. 2) Funds Stashed in Swiss Banks Must be returned. 3) Taliban Must be recognized as the true leaders of Pakistan. Afterward everyone will get a free unicorn.

Ch. Allah Daad | 8 years ago | Reply Only a cricketer turned failed politician can give such fake suggestions. In his cricketing years he didn't want departmental teams at all. Now he wants their money but didn't want their control. He still lives in an unreal world.

Jalbani Baloch | 8 years ago | Reply Great idea from a leader. Make Pakistan Cricket as a National Team by selecting best talented youths from six Regional Teams to be drawn from Punjab, Sindh, KPK, Balochistan, Azad Kashmir and GB. The election for an international event should be based on best performance in last three regional matches and I am sure Pakistani National Team will become one of the best teams in the world. Let us accept that Pakistan is not meant for Punjab, as it is equally and truly owned by Balochis, Sindhis, Punjabis, Pakhtoons, Kashmiris and Gilgitis. My suggestion may not appeal to many currently, but it is the only permanent solution, if given serious thought. In the same way, develop and establish national football team by drawing talent from Baloch youths of Balochistan and hardworking boys from other provinces.

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