urbestfriend Posted October 4, 2009 Posted October 4, 2009 Karachi, Oct 4 (PTI) Pakistan former captain and expert commentator Wasim Akram has been denied permission by the Indian government to do a commentary stint in the Champions League tournament starting in India from October 8. According to a report in the "Jang" daily newspaper, Wasim, who was in Johannesburg covering the Champions Trophy was all set to fly to India for his fresh stint in the Champions League T20 tournament. "But at the last moment he was informed by the organisers of the tournament that his services were no longer required in the tournament," the report said. "Wasim was surprised to learn about this and was later explained unofficially that the Indian cricket Board had told the organisers to avoid inviting Wasim to India because of policy instructions from the government," the report added.r http://www.ptinews.com/news/313548_Akram-can-t-do-commentary-in-CL--Indian-govt I am surprised about this move.. Waz is slated t?o be the bowling consultant of KKR , then why this now?Is GOI taking the things too far ?
Sachinism Posted October 4, 2009 Posted October 4, 2009 Interesting. Would like to know the reason for this
Aadhavzone Posted October 4, 2009 Posted October 4, 2009 I think thats so bad move by GOI... :mad: Few things should not be stretched beyond necessity! i think they prefer craps like Arun Lal, Bhogle's etc :hysterical:
DomainK Posted October 4, 2009 Posted October 4, 2009 http://www.ptinews.com/news/313548_Akram-can-t-do-commentary-in-CL--Indian-govt I am surprised about this move.. Waz is slated t?o be the bowling consultant of KKR , then why this now?Is GOI taking the things too far ? May be, may be not. We do not know the basis of the decision. Waz was so far allowed to mint money in India. What development has led to this, we do not know.
cowboysfan Posted October 4, 2009 Posted October 4, 2009 qnybody who thinks wasim is a good commentator needs a reality check.
ViruRulez Posted October 4, 2009 Posted October 4, 2009 I dont think this decision is fair. Akram anyways stays in India most of the time. I dont understand why he is restricted from commentary. Not allowing Pakistani players is fine. Even not allowing Waqar Younis is fine but not allowing Akram who is one of the trainers at MRF Pace Academy in India is quite surprising.
Aadhavzone Posted October 4, 2009 Posted October 4, 2009 qnybody who thinks wasim is a good commentator needs a reality check. why do you say this buddy....? PS: (Arun Lal Fan :hysterical:)
cowboysfan Posted October 4, 2009 Posted October 4, 2009 why do you say this buddy....? PS: (Arun Lal Fan :hysterical:) because he sounds confused most of the time.it is very painful to listen to him.I genrally mute when he comes on.
Aadhavzone Posted October 4, 2009 Posted October 4, 2009 because he sounds confused most of the time.it is very painful to listen to him.I genrally mute when he comes on. i like his commentary! but i even try to switch off TV or run away from my TV Hall! when Mr. LAL :poink: :sniffle: comes in :mad: bloody Bugger
DomainK Posted October 4, 2009 Posted October 4, 2009 I dont think this decision is fair. Akram anyways stays in India most of the time. I dont understand why he is restricted from commentary. Not allowing Pakistani players is fine. Even not allowing Waqar Younis is fine but not allowing Akram who is one of the trainers at MRF Pace Academy in India is quite surprising. Since Akram had all the freedom so far, unlike many other Pakistanis who were pursuing a profession in India, I believe there must be some reason for the new restrictions. May be the reason is supposed to be confidential.
patriot Posted October 4, 2009 Posted October 4, 2009 Good riddance to bad rubbish. We don't need [edit] him on our shows and events. He is nothing but a money making mercenary.
champ Posted October 4, 2009 Posted October 4, 2009 because he sounds confused most of the time.it is very painful to listen to him.I genrally mute when he comes on. i agree :agree:
Celeste Posted October 4, 2009 Posted October 4, 2009 whats the reason of this? Could be the defeat in CT.
Shane Posted October 4, 2009 Posted October 4, 2009 because he sounds confused most of the time.it is very painful to listen to him.I genrally mute when he comes on. I second that, His mind wants him to say something and he ends up telling something totally vague and irrelevant, the like of Lal and co. are boring but they atleast make sense (i.e when not talking about wildlife).
ViruRulez Posted October 4, 2009 Posted October 4, 2009 Since Akram had all the freedom so far' date=' unlike many other Pakistanis who were pursuing a profession in India, I believe there must be some reason for the new restrictions. May be the reason is supposed to be confidential.[/quote'] Good point :winky:
riya Posted October 4, 2009 Posted October 4, 2009 He is a horrible commentator any way.But doing such a thing at this time will make them ''sour grapes''.Timimg is bad IMO.
Pak_Forever Posted October 4, 2009 Posted October 4, 2009 Well coaching shouldn't have anything to do with nationality and knowing the condition of your bowling dept. I think you guys seriously need his services or someone like him.
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