PCB tells Pakistan players: No discussion on religion or Indo-Pak relations during World Cup

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http://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/pcb-tells-pakistan-players-no-discussion-on-religion-or-indo-pak-relations-during-world-cup/ World Cup bound Pakistan team has been told to strictly avoid any discussions on religion, politics or Indo-Pak relations not only during their opening match against India but also in the other games of the quadrennial mega-event. A senior official in the board said Chairman Shaharyar Khan in a meeting with the players had made it very clear that no sort of indiscipline or violation of the code of conduct would be tolerated in the World Cup. “Shaharyar made it clear that the players must not speak on religious, political or Indo-Pak relations during interactions with the media and also avoid these issues even in banter on the field,” the official said. He said the caution was given in light of the unwanted controversy that developed last year when a video was uploaded on a video sharing website showing Pakistani batsman, Ahmed Shehzad talking about religion to Sri Lanka’s Tillekaratne Dilshan when the two of them were coming out of the field. “The PCB chief said that before the match with India even during media conferences or interactions if anyone put questions relating to religion or Indo-Pak political ties the players must decline to answer and instead refer it to the manager or media manager,” he said. He said the players had been told to also seek permission of the manager before entertaining or meeting any person on the tour and to also explicitly not to speak to any strangers. “The players have been told that even if some media outlet contacts them directly for any purpose they should just tell them to talk to the manager and not indulge even in any informal discussion on telephone or in person,” he said. The official said that the players were reminded of their responsibilities under the code of conduct and as ambassadors of the country. Another source said the players had also been advised to avoid making any signs or gestures in the match against India which could inflame sentiments of the spectators.

[Str8Drive]

Inshallah pakistan will beat India with 10 wickets with 30 ball afridi century subhanallah. We will also inshallah win World Cup allahuakbar

[Pagalpanti]

Inshallah pakistan will beat India with 10 wickets with 30 ball afridi century subhanallah. We will also inshallah win World Cup allahuakbar

you have no future in trolling

[Guldozer]

you have no future in trolling

He's 110% Indian.

[G_B_]

wise move....

[Str8Drive]

you have no future in trolling

I am stating facts. We will see on that day.

[Gollum]

Has it really come down to this? Don't players know these things already? Man, Pakistanis are a special breed.

[beetle]

Poor virgins!

[kosingh]

Never seen a country deteriorate so much in about 15 years.

[bones]

Has it really come down to this? Don't players know these things already? Man' date=' Pakistanis are a special breed.[/quote'] There's no winning with some really. If they're asked by the media for their opinion on something, they might choose to answer. So the PCB has sensibly asked them to keep their mouths shut. If the PCB doesn't say anything to them, they start yapping to the media and then you and your buddies start b*tching about what the PCB is doing to control their players. The PCB have given a sensible statement for once, quite rare for them.

[Sachin=GOD]

Poor guys won't do well in the WC anyway.....PCB should have at least allowed religious talk - players would have tried to convert a few people after losing matches :phehehe:

[bones]

Never seen a country deteriorate so much in about 15 years.

...because you've been around for over 2 centuries right?

[Marut]

Wise decision - there were too many "hot air" statements from their players regarding the Indo-Pak match.

[Guldozer]

Wise decision - there were too many "hot air" statements from their players regarding the Indo-Pak match.

That's true. But can't even blame the players, it's the media. If a journalist asks them if they think they can beat India then the players are obviously not gonna say no or avoid the question.

[Rajiv]

Did this happen due to the recent hockey incident

[Desi Cartman]

^ no, because one of their players was recorded on the ground telling Dilshan to convert

[Austin 3:!6]

Pakistan is thinking about this India game too much, they just need to relax a bit. Everyday I keep on hearing some or the other statement about that match. There are other games in WC too.

[Desi Cartman]

I actually dont worry about playing against pakistan as I used to in the past. Its a game and any team can win, if Pak wins then its ok. Kya hoga? As long as its not a knockout, really doesnt matter.

[Number]

PCB :giggle: Inzi had said in some religious conference that how he tried to convert Lara. Akhtar wrote in his book or told at the time of book launch in an interview that Yusuf and Inzi used to discuss less about how to bowl against Lara and more about how to convert him.

[Austin 3:!6]

I actually dont worry about playing against pakistan as I used to in the past. Its a game and any team can win' date=' if Pak wins then its ok. Kya hoga? As long as its not a knockout, really doesnt matter.[/quote'] Give me the WC and I am ready to lose against Pakistan by 10 wickets. I am sure its the sentiment of most Indian fans and players. Hence no big talks, press conferences from our side. Infact the SA game is much bigger according to me. Ask any Pakistani - Bhar me jaaye WC. Just beat India and let the chest thumping begin. Their players, ex cricketers, media, fans simply cant stop talking about this game. They are still celebrating that Asia cup victory, so you can imagine what it means to them :phehehe: I hope BCCI gives them that series against us in December. Not that we are eager to play but it will probably give them the biggest joy.