Wasim Akram reveals Shahid Afridi wanted advice before being axed

[khan_a]

Wasim Akram reveals Shahid Afridi wanted advice before being axed

Former Pakistan skipper, Wasim Akram, has revealed that Shahid Afridi approached him for advice before being axed from Pakistan’s One Day International (ODI) team captaincy.

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman, Ijaz Butt, recently dismissed Afridi after his media outburst against coach, Waqar Younis. The Board’s controversial decision faced a mixed response from cricketing circles.

While the former Chairman of the board, Lt. General (retd) Tauqir Zia and the former leg-spinner Abdul Qadir termed it as an irrational move, the former pacer, Sarfraz Nawaz, cited it as a good step for the betterment of national cricket.

Akram, who had earlier described that the decision of sacking Afridi defies logic, admitted that he gave Afridi some valuable advice when he was contacted by the flamboyant all-rounder just before being sacked.

"Afridi called me to tell me that he had spoken against Waqar and asked me what should I do? I told him do this... do that, (but) the next day he was sacked", Akram said.

The legendary fast bowler further made it clear that the lack of consistency from PCB is the prime reason behind Pakistan’s failure in the world cricket over the years.

The former left-arm pacer described, "Passion is not the reason (why Pakistan can`t dominate). There is a lot of passion, but it is the lack of consistency from the team as well as the PCB. It affects the whole system".

"As a captain you have to know your players, but in Pakistan you also have to know the PCB Chairman", he added sarcastically.


http://blogs.bettor.com/Wasim-Akram-reveals-Shahid-Afridi-wanted-advice-before-being-axed-a70907

[dhonikachamcha]

I think :afridi will be back as captain after :ibutt exit.

Who is the contender for :ibutt post anyway?

[GOAT]

If Afridi is back post Butt it seems pretty pointless to me, I didn't want him to be captain for longer then the remainder of the year while we groomed someone else.

and lol @ Sarfraz Nawaz, I don't necessarily disagree with the statement but what is his train of thought? :))

[Ummer Khan]

This goes on to show how deep rooted groupism is in our team.

[Kray_jackson7]

Wonder what wasim told him.

Baba always speaking to the legends and seeking advice

[khan_a]

If Afridi is back post Butt it seems pretty pointless to me, I didn't want him to be captain for longer then the remainder of the year while we groomed someone else.

and lol @ Sarfraz Nawaz, I don't necessarily disagree with the statement but what is his train of thought? :))

lool i dont think Sarfraz Nawaz himself could answer that question.

[Energy]

Maybe Akram is the mastermind behind everything. Never shy to talk.

[khan_a]

i find it funny how wasim is the go to man for afridi. perhaps afridi knows how crafty wasim was with the cricket boards and getting away with mischief etc.

[Kray_jackson7]

i find it funny how wasim is the go to man for afridi. perhaps afridi knows how crafty wasim was with the cricket boards and getting away with mischief etc.

He has asked imran khan for advice also while captaining pakistan.

[AZ]

Maybe Akram is the mastermind behind everything. Never shy to talk.

he is not bound by central contract, he can say whatever he likes! :wasim

[khan_a]

He has asked imran khan for advice also while captaining pakistan.

I was just joking. i am a Wasim fan

[Usman]

I think :afridi will be back as captain after :ibutt exit.

Who is the contender for :ibutt post anyway?

We are more likely to find aliens on Mars than see the back of Ijaz Butt. The man has a grip on power stronger than superglue. Much like his political master Zardari, he will not leave till the day he has bled Pakistani cricket of all its useful purpose.

[zaid65]

Wonder what wasim told him.

Baba always speaking to the legends and seeking advice

Thank you for confirming Baba has no brain cells to make his own decisions.

[Kray_jackson7]

Thank you for confirming Baba has no brain cells to make his own decisions.

:))) so now asking for advice means you have no brain cells? You must have asked alot then!

[emclub]

"As a captain you have to know your players, but in Pakistan you also have to know the PCB Chairman", he (Wasim Akram) added sarcastically.

LOL Wasim Bhai what a champion :))

[hasanmehmoodkhan]

afridi is a good captain just has temper issues

[A.M.]

wasim akram reveals shahid afridi wanted advice before being axed

former pakistan skipper, wasim akram, has revealed that shahid afridi approached him for advice before being axed from pakistan’s one day international (odi) team captaincy.

Pakistan cricket board (pcb) chairman, ijaz butt, recently dismissed afridi after his media outburst against coach, waqar younis. The board’s controversial decision faced a mixed response from cricketing circles.

while the former chairman of the board, lt. General (retd) tauqir zia and the former leg-spinner abdul qadir termed it as an irrational move, the former pacer, sarfraz nawaz, cited it as a good step for the betterment of national cricket.

akram, who had earlier described that the decision of sacking afridi defies logic, admitted that he gave afridi some valuable advice when he was contacted by the flamboyant all-rounder just before being sacked.

"afridi called me to tell me that he had spoken against waqar and asked me what should i do? I told him do this... Do that, (but) the next day he was sacked", akram said.

The legendary fast bowler further made it clear that the lack of consistency from pcb is the prime reason behind pakistan’s failure in the world cricket over the years.

The former left-arm pacer described, "passion is not the reason (why pakistan can`t dominate). There is a lot of passion, but it is the lack of consistency from the team as well as the pcb. It affects the whole system".

"as a captain you have to know your players, but in pakistan you also have to know the pcb chairman", he added sarcastically.


http://blogs.bettor.com/wasim-akram-reveals-shahid-afridi-wanted-advice-before-being-axed-a70907
:))) :)))

[WithLoveFromCanada]

That goes to show that we've seniors who're still prepared to help against whom they've personal grudges instead of doing the right thing. If afridi did mention that he said things against waqar in media (which is out of contract) then wasim should have asked afridi to apologize but instead he gave him suggestions as to get away from the mischief. I'm sure if he had said to afridi to apologize he would have said it in the interview but because he's saying that he "gave suggestions" pretty much is an eye-opener for everybody that he must have told afridi whom should he contact and how he should handle it more cleverly so that 1 - afridi gets what he wants 2- Wasim also gets what he wants.

[Dhongi Baba]

"as a captain you have to know your players, but in pakistan you also have to know the pcb chairman", he (wasim akram) added sarcastically.

Lol wasim bhai what a champion :))
I agree

[ballyho]

wasim, imran and afridi have always had a special thing going for each other. afridi made at least one comeback under wasim's captaincy

[Down2Earth]

Afridi's own immature and unprofessional comments and actions over his stint as captain led to his sacking, not incompetence of the pcb.

[Fireworks11]

"As a captain you have to know your players, but in Pakistan you also have to know the PCB Chairman", he (Wasim Akram) added sarcastically.

LOL Wasim Bhai what a champion :))

Pretty much nailed it. It's a different world.

[Prince_Pathan]

in b4 zaid65 says

*anything anti afridi basically

[Fireworks11]

^ Cool. Good planning. :afridi

[kingusama92]

Valuable advice?

Would make more sense if he actually told us what the "advice" was!

[Random Aussie]

"As a captain you have to know your players, but in Pakistan you also have to know the PCB Chairman", he added sarcastically.

And you need to know your bookies and your nominated fall guy when things get messy. :wasim

[Fireworks11]

^ What a tarnished reputation for Pak cricket.

[dhonikachamcha]

Why are Sarfaraz khan and Amir sohail always bashing Afridi?
Story kya hai bhai? :33:

[james_bond]

Why are Sarfaraz khan and Amir sohail always bashing Afridi?
Story kya hai bhai? :33:

from when sarfarz nawaz changed his sur name? last time i checked it was nawaz

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[dhonikachamcha]

from when sarfarz nawaz changed his sur name? last time i checked it was nawaz

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Sorry my mistake.:)

[spoiled]

I am surprised that no one questioned the source or even the content

Will he say

"I told him do this... do that,"