Sohail Tanvir Warned

[Dravid]

Monday, July 28, 2008 By Khalid Hussain KARACHI: Pakistan’s fast-rising pacer Sohail Tanvir is on a “disaster course†because of poor conduct, a Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) official warned on Sunday. The senior Board official told ‘The News’ on the condition of anonymity that PCB has been receiving reports that Sohail is a “law-breaker†and could end up in neck-deep trouble like his compatriots Shoaib Akhtar and Mohammad Asif. “It seems quite clear that Sohail Tanvir is on a disaster course,†said the official. “According to our information he has breached discipline on several occasions in the past and could land himself in serious trouble,†said the official without going into details of Sohailís misadventures. But this correspondent has learnt that Sohail has been a headache for the team management since last year’s tour of India. His success in the inaugural season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) early this summer has only spoilt him further and accordUping to insiders in the Pakistan team, he (Sohail) doesn’t even listen to his captain Shoaib Malik or team officials Talat Ali (manager) and Geoff Lawson (coach). Sohail, 23, has a knack for breaking night-time curfews and at times even shows lack of commitment in training sessions, said the insider. So far Sohail has escaped any punishment because his poor conduct is overshadowed by bigger scandals in Pakistan cricket involving dope-tainted pacers Shoaib and Asif. But with Shoaib and Asif out of the national team, there are indications that the Board might zero in on Sohail if he fails to improve his conduct. “Yes, we have been receiving reports about Sohail’s lack of discipline and we are concerned,†said the PCB official. When asked why the Board is yet to take any action against Sohail, the official said that the PCB expects the team management to “do its job firstâ€. “It’s the team management’s job to give an erring player a dressing down, that’s the standard procedure,†said the official. “If the player doesn’t improve then they should report him for further disciplinary action,†he said. The team management is yet to report Sohail’s antics to the Board in black and white though skipper Malik did raise the issue at a meeting of the PCB International Cricket Committee in Lahore last week. The official said that at the meeting, Malik and Talat Ali were told that they needed to be stricter with players breaching discipline. “As far as the PCB is concerned, there is no compromise on discipline,†said the official. “That is why the captain and manager have been told to take measures to maintain discipline in the national team.†Sohail, who can be a lethal left-arm pacer, is often compared with former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram. Sohail has taken 36 wickets from 24 one-day appearances. He made his international debut last September in the inaugural World Twenty20 Championship in South Africa. He later played two Tests on the tour of India, taking five wickets. The Rawalpindi-born player attained stardom by helping Rajasthan Royals to win the IPL crown this May when he was crowned as the best bowler of the lucrative contest. During the event, he recorded a stunning 6 for 14 for — the best figures in a Twenty20 match.

[Sachinism]

what is it with these pakistani bowlers all wanting to be rebels

[MalikBrother]

I have watched Tanvir interview recently. Nothing such thing has happened. Tanvir did has a word with PCB regarding to this rumour. Look like Media is desperate for the " cricketer being bad guy" to present hungama news to sell the newspapers and you name it :haha:

[punjabi_khota]

He is 23, give him a break dudes. Not every player has to be a saint like Shri Shri Dravid/Sachin.

[PaiN_KiLLeR]

Yeah Tanvir does come across as a sensible guy. Quite uncharacteristic for a Pakistani phast bowler.

[DomainK]

I havent seen or heard anything against him apart from the report after IPL that he was more of a loner. Prefers seclusion and does not like conversations. I will give him the benefit of doubt.

[triam]

Yeah Tanvir does come across as a sensible guy. Quite uncharacteristic for a Pakistani phast bowler.

Sohial Tanvir and fast bowler?

[THX_1138]

Sohial Tanvir and fast bowler?

well there is some ambiguity about that... see i also know sohail tanvir, the off spinner.

[MalikBrother]

He did bowl 88 MPH a few times, but he prefer to go average speeds to get swing. Seen him bowled fast a few times. That lad can bowl fast, but won't hit on right area.

[Holysmoke]

Oh boy, I looked at the OP and thought of something else. Tanvir Warne'd.