Thursday, October 5

Younis resigns. Yousuf back at the helm

What the hell happened?

Here we go again. This is just sad. I have no clue why Younis blew up like this. I really did not see this coming. Is it really such a big deal that Younis waits till Inzamam retire befores he takes over captaincy?

I have some questions which I hope to find answers for.

Why did he get pissed off?
Why didn't they try to calm things down before announcing Yousuf as captain?
Why not Shoaib Malik and Vice captain? I thought he was the next in line for ODI captaincy.
If he is the captain, then why didn't they (PCB) consult him in making team selection decision?

I like Younis a lot. And judging by past follies, I am certain the PCB did something wrong. There is pretty much no players and personnel management in that organization. Whether one is a captain for a day, a weekend or an entire series, he needs to be respected as such and needs to be referred to.

I am sure that the PCB did everything without consulting Younis and without making him feel like he part of the equation.

For a while, Younis's position in the team, for the Champions Trophy as well as subsequent assignments were in doubt. It has been learnt that during the meeting a few officials were in favour of removing Younis from the team altogether. The idea of a disciplinary committee to investigate his actions and subsequent punishment - including his removal from the team - had been mooted

Who in the world do they think they are at the PCB? Are they seriously thinking of getting rid of a player of Younis Khan's calibre? Yes,indiscipline is one thing, and should be accountable, but here is a guy who has given his mind, body and soul for his country. If he has a problem, then the PCB should help him out and resolve the issue rather than play God and decide his future and have a power orgasm over this situation.

Having been groomed as a potential successor for two years now, the chances of Younis becoming captain in the short-term are, according to one PCB official, "extremely dim."

I will be so pissed if he doesn't get captaincy. You stupid clowns at the PCB are the biggest dumasses I have ever heard of.

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