Check How Pakistan Cricket Board Treated Fawad Alam: In Pakistan cricket, the process of bringing in and letting go of talent has a distinct approach. While having talent is important, the timing, leadership, and decision-makers also play a crucial role. This means that if a player is dropped from the team at one point, there is always the possibility of making a comeback when there is a change in leadership.
Those who possess sufficient talent just have to be patient for their opportunity or wait for the next failure, as the current leaders will step aside for those who had been patiently waiting for their chance.
ALSO READ: Fawad Alam Leaves Pakistan Cricket Behind, Finds New Opportunities In The USA
The unspoken rule is only applicable to the deserving players like Fawad Alam. However, a specific set of players also exists, whom no leader, coach, or selector would ever consider interfering with, as such an action could potentially lead to unwanted consequences.
It is quite uncommon for Pakistani cricketers to maintain a batting average of over 40 in both Test and ODI formats, but Fawad has been able to achieve this feat. However, his domestic records are even more exceptional and stand out on their own.
Fawad has an exceptional first class average of 56.57, which is unparalleled by any Pakistani batsman from any era or class. Impressively, he has become the second-fastest player to achieve 12,000 first class runs, with only the legendary Mohammad Hanif surpassing him in this feat. This speaks volumes about Fawad’s standing in the domestic cricket scene.
Ignorance: Despite being the country’s most successful domestic batsman by a significant margin, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) officials, coaches, and captains have always acknowledged his skills but have never provided him with an opportunity to return to the team. It remains unclear why the PCB is determined to overlook such a valuable player
Hatred: The Pakistan Cricket Board’s Chief Selector notably stated in 2019: “I have seen better players than Fawad Alam. “Inzamam’s words focused on the phrase ‘seen’ rather than ‘we have’ a better player than him.
ALSO READ: Why Fawad Alam Took Early Retirement?
Observe Fawad’s stance, Haq continued. “It displays only style not proper stance. The square-on stance is from the school of thought of Shivanarine Chanderpaul and Craig McMillian, and it is simply ugly.”
“It’s not just about stance. Fawad’s entire batting routine appears to be laboured. When he crosses a line, it displays on his entire body. What is lacking? Elegance.”
Modesty: Despite being overlooked by selectors, Fawad maintained exemplary behavior and conduct. He remained focused on his task of scoring runs and did not let the lack of recognition affect him. When inquired about the situation, Fawad humbly responded that he believes his selection for the national team will happen when it is meant to be, and he did not take it as a personal setback.
This humble behaviour of his has given Inzamam-ul-Haq and other Pakistan cricket selectors a significant advantage in treating him unfairly and has given them room to avoid any substantial criticism.
The grounds behind Fawad’s exclusion are deeply founded in hatred, favouritism, ignorance, negligence, team politics, and many more, and plainly represent the Pakistan Cricket Board’s ill intents against him in general. This clearly shows that simply being a diligent player who believes in results and consistent performance will not work. Many times, you must speak up in order to prevent people from dictating your professional career.
For more fantasy sports news and poker promotions, keep reading GutshotMagazine.com. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Telegram.
A young and passionate writer with a postgraduate degree in Radio and Television Journalism from the Indian Institute of Mass Communication, Kumar Shubham works as an Executive Content Writer for Gutshot Magazine and enjoys watching movies, making short films, and doing voice overs.
First deposit on PlayerzPot
Offer: Get 100% bonus up to ₹10,000 Register
4% commission on friends' deposits
Offer: Sign-up & get ₹500 FREE Register
Sign-up Now
Offer: Get ₹50 FREE Register
Download the app
Offer: Get ₹1,500* FREE Register