We can’t expect from Individuals to go against their personal interests to prove a point to another nation and that too when the government does not have any clear and stated policy about relations with India. The governement could have banned Indian imports or their movies in Pakistan at that time or they could have issued travel restrictions to India but they didn’t, that shows our government was not interested in escalating tension between the two countries. If the government is not interested how can we expect an individual to take all the burden on himself and go against his personal interest.

I wonder if not playing in the IPL is an advantage for Pakistan? I guess they would be more energised i.e. less worn out but it might take time to adapt to the shortened format, they will be lacking match practise. The PCB has disallowed the Pakistan player to participate in the Bangladesh version due to the risk on staining injury. In a way this is a logical move, but I’m sure they would have benefited from match practise. Afterall, Pakistan’s first game in the WC is against Bangla!! If there is one upset that is likely it will be this one on the 1st of May.

In regards to Wasim. I don’t have a problem other coaches helping other teams, it promotes our name in a way. However, the Pakistan players were rejected from participating and he should have refused to take up the job on this basis.

I do share your frustration to some extent though. I think what you are really saying is, when we have such past greats, why are they not more permanently involved in our cricket at every level. And I agree, we need to sort our entire structure out and make use of our greats instead of letting them look for work elsewhere. The likes of Saqlain, Akram, and Mushy should not need to go elsewhere.

But why does Wasim never help Pakistan cricket ? Thats my problem with him. As a patriot he should. He just cares about money and doesn’t consider the bigger picture.

I think had Wasim refused to coach purely on the basis that no Pakistan players were selected, would have been wrong. What the IPL did was dishonourable and sly. There are two ways we could respond to them. The first is to be like them and the second is to be an example and show some class. I think Akram has done this. Whether the IPL/BCCI will recognise this, or whether it will make a difference to their cold hearts, I’m not sure, but this shouldn’t prevent us from doing the right thing. We shouldn’t lower ourselves to their level but demonstrate to the world that we’re better than those that do wrong to us.

I think you are being negative here.

What makes him a traitor? Just because Afridi & co didn’t recieved a bid doesn’t mean that he should have refused to work in India.

I don’t see you condoning Rahat Fateh Ali Khan and Atif Aslam,in fact you yourself are a huge fan of Indian movies so what difference does it makes if Wasim is working with KKR and making some money in the process. We are not at war with India.

When Shahid Afridi’s name was read out, there was pin drop silence and deep reluctance amongst the team owners.

There was something fishy behind this.

Wasim Akram is a traitor for being bowling coach of KKR considering the situation between Pak and Ind.

You know it would have been interesting to see Shoaib captain in Tests and ODIs again but he’ll only get this t20 game by the looks of it.