
To say that the actions of this team defy reason is a gross understatement. Short of expletives, most Pakistani fans have little to say to the team. The bans and fines levied on several players initially seemed like a harsh overreaction. Now it seems that the PCB had unnecessarily restrained itself. But it appears that they are keen to move on from the episode, a sentiment one would be more likely to agree with if one knew what measures the PCB will take to ensure that such a serious lapse of discipline does not happen again. It appears that Shahid Afridi is being asked to captain the side permanently, no doubt a step in the right direction. The overinflated egos of the younger players need to be pricked and having one of the senior-most players continue to captain the side is a good start. There is obviously a lot more work to be done. But for now, Pakistani fans will settle for just some good old, honest cricketing fun.
Published in the Express Tribune, May 24th, 2010.
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