Pakistan gamers are seen throughout their match in opposition to India at Dubai Worldwide Stadium, United Arab Emirates (UAE), on February 23, 2025. — ReutersRana Sanaullah requires disclosure of sports-related bills.Says mentors have admitted to being paid Rs5m “to do nothing”.Desires situation to be discusses earlier than cupboard and in parliament.
Pakistan’s humiliating run and early elimination from the continuing Champions Trophy 2025, it appears, haven’t solely invited widespread criticism from followers and the cricket fraternity but in addition raised eyebrows in Islamabad.
The politician’s remarks come in opposition to the backdrop of the dismal efficiency showcased by the Mohammad Rizwan-led aspect — additionally the defending champions — within the first Worldwide Cricket Council (ICC) match hosted by the nation in almost three a long time.
Throughout the match, the Inexperienced Shirts suffered back-to-back defeats in opposition to New Zealand and arch-rivals India. The nationwide aspect will face Bangladesh right this moment in Rawalpindi — the match, nonetheless, has been lowered to a lifeless rubber as each groups have already been knocked out.
With followers left completely dejected, interim head coach Aqib Javed has defended the staff choice, saying that not a single participant within the squad was included with out efficiency.
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Sanaullah, whereas increasing on the problems inside the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), mentioned that the physique was an impartial establishment and will do no matter it wished which it has accomplished.
Saying that he would personally ask PM Shehbaz to take up this situation within the cupboard in addition to parliament, the seasoned politician remarked: “This is not just about one chairman’s appointment. Take a look at the last five to 10 years, and what has been happening.”
Whereas addressing the difficulty of funds and the expenditure involved, the PM’s aide mentioned: “The sport at college, district-level is [in a bad position] and the amount that has been spent on a professional level should be revealed before the public.” Â
The politician additional lamented that an quantity as excessive as Rs5 million was being paid to mentors who’ve in reality admitted on the media that they had been unaware of their tasks and had been being remunerated for doing nothing.
“You will be surprised after hearing about the perks and privileges of other officer bearers — you’ll be confused whether they are officials of a Pakistani institution or those belonging to a developed nation,” the adviser mentioned.
“These issues have been going on for years; people take charge [at the cricket board] through power and then they do whatever they want, leading to the current condition of the board.Â
“A constant system must be in place in order that this board can perform easily, like others within the nation,” Sanaullah opined whereas lamenting the scenario in different sports activities associations of the nation the place folks retire and are available again for perks and privileges.
It is very important notice that in opposition to New Zealand, the Inexperienced Shirts fell 60 runs wanting the 321-run goal after being bowled out for 260 runs within the match’s opening match.
Furthermore, in opposition to India, the Pakistan staff suffered a six-wicket defeat after failing to place a decent whole on the board.
Additionally, previous to the Champions Trophy, the Rizwan-led aspect suffered two defeats in opposition to New Zealand each within the dwelling tri-series opener and subsequent ultimate.
This is not the primary mega-tournament that the Inexperienced Shirts have carried out poorly at. The nationwide aspect, in 2023, solely managed to win 4 out of their 9 matches and completed in fifth place on the factors desk with eight factors within the ODI World Cup 2023.
The Inexperienced Shirts then additionally crashed out of the T20 World Cup 2024 which noticed them dropping to India in addition to the USA.
