LAHORE: Former Pakistani pacer Muhammad Asif has accused Pakistan Tehrerk-e-Insaaf (PTI) Senator Faisal Javed Khan of meddling in the affairs of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).
“Under the PTI-led federal government the Pakistan cricket team is selected by Senator Faisal Javed Khan,” he claimed in a recent interview with former Test cricketers Shahid Nazeer and Shahnawaz Khan.
“This team is not picked by Waqar, Younus or Misbah, it is selected by Faisal Javed Khan,” said the former pacer, adding, “As players, Misbah, Waqar and Younus were good but they are pathetic as coaches.”
Muhammad Asif further said, “They do not have any dignity or ego, they only know to say ‘Yes Sir’. Team will fail under their coaching.” He also blasted the board for not doing enough for the promotion of cricket.
Meanwhile, speaking exclusively to a local web channel, Senator Faisal Javed has rejected the claims, saying that he has no idea why Asif is levelling such allegations. “These allegations are absolutely baseless,” said Senator Faisal.
“I have no interaction with Misbah or any other official of the board. Whatever decision they take is their own and they are responsible for it. Our government has empowered the board completely and do not meddle in their business,” he asserted.
Senator Faisal further said that he offers his suggestions and advice to the board on social media and radio just like any other cricket aficionado. “I have been doing cricket commentary for 15 years now and often give my suggestions on social media or in talk shows,” said the senior leader.
Asif was banned for five years for his involvement in the 2010 spot-fixing scandal that left the cricketing world in shock. While he made his domestic comeback, he wasn’t given a second chance like left-arm seamer Mohammad Amir.
