Afridi v PCB - Ijaz Butt irked by Political involvement in Pakistan Cricket Board affairs
The Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman, Ijaz Butt, has been irked by the political interference into the ongoing rift between former captain, Shahid Khan Afridi and the board.
The PCB chairman and his regime has been heavily criticised over the past few months for its ineffectiveness in implementing a code of conduct.
Butt reckoned that the interference of political functionaries can further damage the troubled cricket authority.
"It would now appear an attempt by some forces to prevent the board from implementing the code of conduct and their act may well damage Pakistan cricket if they continue to lend support to Afridi and exert undue pressure on PCB for their non-cricketing interests", said Butt in an interview with a private TV channel of Pakistan.
Leaders of various political parties have been seen extending support for the flamboyant all-rounder, who is currently at loggerheads with Butt, and his regime following his media outburst on his return home from West Indies after a 3-2 series win.
Political leaders, who have lately shown interest in Afridi’s ongoing clash with PCB and have spoken in favour of the cricketer, include, Deputy Convener and Parliamentary leader of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), Dr. Farooq Sattar, and the former Pakistan Prime Minister and the leader of Pakistan Muslim League (N) Mian Mohammad Nawaz Sharif.
Farooq Sattar, on Tuesday, June 1 condemned Pakistan Cricket Board for unfair treatment towards Afridi and urged the board that the hard hitting batsman and prolific leg-spinner should be given a chance to serve the country and the nation.
Nawaz Sharif, on the other hand, made a telephone call to the former skipper and discussed with him his ongoing dispute with Butt and his regime.
It has also been reported that the 31-year old Afridi, who is loved by his fans for his Boom Boom batting style, called upon the Chairperson of Pakistan’s ruling political party, Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari in London to discuss his case.
Sources have also revealed that Bilawal - the eldest son of current Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari and former Prime Minister, late Benazir Bhutto - has assured Afridi that he would get justice and that he would also speak to Asif Ali Zardari about his case.
The Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman, Ijaz Butt, has been irked by the political interference into the ongoing rift between former captain, Shahid Khan Afridi and the board.
The PCB chairman and his regime has been heavily criticised over the past few months for its ineffectiveness in implementing a code of conduct.
Butt reckoned that the interference of political functionaries can further damage the troubled cricket authority.
"It would now appear an attempt by some forces to prevent the board from implementing the code of conduct and their act may well damage Pakistan cricket if they continue to lend support to Afridi and exert undue pressure on PCB for their non-cricketing interests", said Butt in an interview with a private TV channel of Pakistan.
Leaders of various political parties have been seen extending support for the flamboyant all-rounder, who is currently at loggerheads with Butt, and his regime following his media outburst on his return home from West Indies after a 3-2 series win.
Political leaders, who have lately shown interest in Afridi’s ongoing clash with PCB and have spoken in favour of the cricketer, include, Deputy Convener and Parliamentary leader of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), Dr. Farooq Sattar, and the former Pakistan Prime Minister and the leader of Pakistan Muslim League (N) Mian Mohammad Nawaz Sharif.
Farooq Sattar, on Tuesday, June 1 condemned Pakistan Cricket Board for unfair treatment towards Afridi and urged the board that the hard hitting batsman and prolific leg-spinner should be given a chance to serve the country and the nation.
Nawaz Sharif, on the other hand, made a telephone call to the former skipper and discussed with him his ongoing dispute with Butt and his regime.
It has also been reported that the 31-year old Afridi, who is loved by his fans for his Boom Boom batting style, called upon the Chairperson of Pakistan’s ruling political party, Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari in London to discuss his case.
Sources have also revealed that Bilawal - the eldest son of current Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari and former Prime Minister, late Benazir Bhutto - has assured Afridi that he would get justice and that he would also speak to Asif Ali Zardari about his case.
