With Pakistan cricket under immense scrutiny nowadays, renowned author and journalist Zahid Hussain made some startling revelations that go far beyond the Champions Trophy and recent criticism.
In Zahid Hussain’s latest column, he shed light on a controversial incident involving former Army Chief General Qamar Javaid Bajwa and the selection process for the Pakistan cricket team ahead of the 2021 T20 World Cup held in the UAE.
Hussain recounts a meeting where Bajwa expressed his dissatisfaction with the finalized squad, claiming that certain players were missing and subsequently ordered then PCB chairman Ramiz Raja to include three specific players.
Hussain’s column highlights the troubling intersection of military influence and sports governance in Pakistan. He recalls Bajwa stating, “I called Ramiz Raja and asked him to include three players in the squad,” after the team had already been announced.
This revelation raises serious questions about the autonomy of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the extent to which military officials feel entitled to intervene in sports selection.
The journalist’s commentary reflects a broader concern regarding the implications of such interference. The incident not only raises eyebrows about the integrity of the selection process but also highlights a new, if unheard of, low in the governance of sports in Pakistan.
News source: Dawn
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Oooh my pretends to be surprised.
What makes you think it’s only on him ? There is a reason chairman of every govt dept is from a certain sector.
perhaps its time that pcb chairman is selected from a colonel.
This is so messed up man.