Wednesday, July 30, 2008

What's Next for Pakistan Cricket?

For Now, it seems Pakistan cricket is at least back on track. Not because four of its players have passed the dope test but because it has been allowed to host the Champions Trophy.

The question now is, Is Pakistan really safe for playing Cricket? A question which would definitely be answered once the champions trophy takes place. Still though for now, Pakistan Cricket has a positive mark on its side by safely hosting a few series and a tournament consisting of 3 biggies of Asian Cricket. Therefore Pakistan is safe to host and The ICC accepts that, all the Cricket Boards accept it, Still though, "FEW" players have shown their concern and have also blamed ICC for being "IRRESPONSIBLE"

Who is it at fault? In my opinion it is still the Pakistan Cricket Board. I would surely be the first one to stand up and clap for their achievement of convincing all the boards but there is still a huge cry among "FEW" players. Because these same "FEW" would have no issues going to Srilanka, which has been affected by the same suicidal attacks for a while now;India, which has been rocked by bomb attacks in the last few days; or else for that matter Britain; which was also rocked by bomb attacks in 2005.

Keeping in view all the facts, it would be justified to say that PCB's past attitude of canceling tours has led the players to believe that PCB would back down when put under pressure.
It would now be a test of time for PCB to make sure that they carry on with the plan of hosting the Champions Trophy in any circumstances without coming under any pressure from any board or player. If it is able to do that, PCB would not only be on the right track but speeding on it like a racing bullet.

N.B: For those of you, who may say that the decision of hosting the champions trophy has been already been finalized. Let me remind you, Until its done, its not done yet...

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