I saw an interview with Rashid after the final test match where he appeared to want to pick the strongest side possible to ensure a 5-0 win after nearly losing the final match. That might have not gone down well with the selection committeee who were trying out new players at the time. I understand Rashid's concerns but I would back the selection committee every time if this was an issue. In fact they should have continued being bold today instead of playing safe in a dead rubber. That was disappointing.
Atlast something positive.
Allah karey k Ramiz asiey hee Rashid ko back kerta tha and Rashid stays as keeper and captain as he is the most suitable guy for both posts.
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Atlast something positive.
Allah karey k Ramiz asiey hee Rashid ko back kerta tha and Rashid stays as keeper and captain as he is the most suitable guy for both posts.
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I agree with this. I think Rashid Latif must keep captaining the side until end of the year kiwi tour. After that tour Rashid Latif should retire and any of the younger player may take over his role.
Latif may be replaced as captain](http://www-pak.cricket.org/link_to_database/ARCHIVE/CRICKET_NEWS/2003/SEP/262921_PAK_23SEP2003.html)
Wisden CricInfo staff - September 23, 2003
Tauqir Zia, the chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board, has hinted that Rashid Latif may be relieved of the captaincy ahead of the forthcoming series against South Africa.
Latif has been at odds with the PCB ever since he wrote an open letter to the ICC in August, warning of the continued menaces of match-fixing. However, his reputation as the “Mr Clean” of Pakistan cricket took a blow when he was banned for five one-day matches, following a disputed catch in Pakistan’s one-wicket victory over Bangladesh at Multan.
“Latif is holding a responsible position and fair play from him is necessary,” said Zia. “He has been giving statements to the media. He wrote directly to the ICC, all of which violate our code of conduct. And he keeps on doing it.”
Zia conceded that Latif was still regarded as the best wicketkeeper in Pakistan, but demanded that show more maturity. “We have taken no decision on the captaincy and no one has talked to me about it,” he said. “But let the selectors first decide if Rashid commands a place in the team, and than we will decide on the captaincy.”
Latif retired from international cricket after Pakistan’s 1994-95 tour of South Africa and Zimbabwe, following some fishy goings-on involving the then-captain Salim Malik. He made a surprise return to lead the team in 1997-98, and inherited the captaincy for the second time after the 2003 World Cup, following the sacking of Waqar Younis.
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Latif’s Pakistan captaincy in doubt after PCB warning
By Abdul Waheed
KARACHI, Sept 23, 2003 (Reuters)
Pakistan skipper Rashid Latif, who ended a five-match ban at the weekend, has been warned by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to act more responsibly if he wants to retain the captaincy.
Latif was banned for five one-day internationals by International Cricket Council (ICC) match referee Mike Procter after Bangladesh lodged a complaint about a disputed catch during the third day of the third test in Multan on September 5.
“He (Latif) is holding a responsible position and fair play from him is necessary,” PCB chief Tauqir Zia told reporters on Tuesday. "He has to show more responsible behaviour.
“He has been giving statements to the media. He wrote directly to the ICC, all of which violate our code of conduct. And he keeps on doing it.”
The 34-year-old Latif, whose five-match suspension ended when Pakistan completed a 5-0 whitewash of their one-day series against Bangladesh in Karachi on Sunday, has been at odds with the PCB since August.
The Pakistan board let him off with a reprimand after he wrote a letter, which he later released to the public, to the ICC warning of the menaces of match-fixing.
Local media have also reported that Latif and chief selector Aamer Sohail had disagreements during the test series against Bangladesh.
CAPTAINCY SPECULATION
The PCB’s criticism of Latif comes amidst speculation that it might retain Inzamam-ul-Haq as captain for the home series against South Africa. Inzamam was appointed as stand-in skipper against Bangladesh in place of the banned Latif.
“We have taken no decision on the captaincy and no one has talked to me about it,” Zia said.
“But let the selectors first decide if Rashid commands a place in the team, and than we will decide on the captaincy. But I would like to talk to him first.”
Latif captained Pakistan for the 1997-98 tours to South Africa and Zimbabwe before temporarily retiring at his prime, saying he was suffering from burn-out but amid reports he had made match-fixing allegations against team mates.
He was recalled after a three-year exile in 2001 and was reappointed captain in place of Waqar Younis after Pakistan failed to qualify for the Super Sixes of the World Cup.
Zia said Latif was still regarded as the best wicketkeeper in Pakistan and that he had led the team well.
“But he has to show more maturity,” Zia added.
© Reuters Limited.
http://www.cricketnext.com/news1/next/reutersSept03/reuters092.htm
^^ I think Zia has now warned him publicly and Rashid will be retained as captain. From now on, any incident and he is off !!
The question is that after all this bickering and the ban will Rashid be in a fit frame of mind to lead Pakistan or should Inzi continue. On balance I would say stick to Inzi but retain Rashid as the wicketkeeper.
I'll still say stick with Rashid.
He is better captain than Inzimam and above all being a captain has not effected his performance instead he is at his best as a keeper while being captain. On the other hand not only Inzi is not a natural captain but also captainship may effect his performance as a batsman.
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The question is that after all this bickering and the ban will Rashid be in a fit frame of mind to lead Pakistan or should Inzi continue. On balance I would say stick to Inzi but retain Rashid as the wicketkeeper.
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Right on.
i'll say this: aamir sohail is a hot head and should not be in such a high position. Pakistan has better batsmen and people than him. Just look at his history. In the '96 Banglore match, he was the captain and instead of leading by example, he embarrassed himself and his nation. Just because he can speak English doesn't make him qualified. We should get rid of this guy immediately and bring on somebody else. He is the problem, not Rashid, Miandad or Rameez.
Oh and by they way can someone ask Tauqeer Zia what service is he doing by criticizing Rashid Latif in public and on media. He would rather be communicating with Rashid Latif and try to fix up whatever he (or they) have in b/w. Tauqeer Zia is doing 100% identical thing he is accusing Rashid off.
Best place to solve the problem is inside the board and then let the media know what happened and why. He is taking the things to the point (willingly or unwillingly) where it will be hard for Rashid to retain the Captain's job even if he deserves it.
We should stick to Rashid as the captain. Inzamam is not capable enough to be the captain.
^^ Tell that to Mr. Zia !:)
lets see what is decided in today's meeting!!
Its so unfortunate that recent discards like Amir and Rameez actually become selecters.. there is always groups in teams and theseguys were actually playing with the ones they are selecting.. its a mess..
I cant understand the logic behind all this Goodbye Rashid fuss.
What has Rashid done that PCB cant wait 3 more months when Rashid has promised to retire anyway?
From what i have read this whole mess is created by Aamir Sohail who cant take Rashid's straight spoken attitude. If anyone should go then its Aamir Sohail and not Rashid who has been working overtime to make our team more disciplined and consistent. What is Aamir Sohail's input in this new-look side? not much.
Well Said :k:
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....What is Aamir Sohail's input in this new-look side? not much.
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Junaid Zia :)
I absolutely back Aamir Sohail's policy of introducing youngsters into the team against weaker opposition which is one of the objections that rashid is known to have had. After the test matches he said in a tv interview that Pakistan should play the strongest side possible. I would agree with that only if we had a fixed and successful batting line up, but that's clearly not the case so experimentation is an ABSOLUTE MUST. If Rashid can't accept that, then he should go.
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I absolutely back Aamir Sohail's policy of introducing youngsters into the team against weaker opposition which is one of the objections that rashid is known to have had. After the test matches he said in a tv interview that Pakistan should play the strongest side possible. I would agree with that only if we had a fixed and successful batting line up, but that's clearly not the case so experimentation is an ABSOLUTE MUST. If Rashid can't accept that, then he should go.
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I also agree with the policy of introducing new players but Amir sohail was not even introducing the players properly. I mean ok select the pool of 3/4 playes and then give them the chance in whole series rather than putting 2/3 new players in every 2nd game.
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I absolutely back Aamir Sohail's policy of introducing youngsters into the team against weaker opposition which is one of the objections that rashid is known to have had. After the test matches he said in a tv interview that Pakistan should play the strongest side possible. I would agree with that only if we had a fixed and successful batting line up, but that's clearly not the case so experimentation is an ABSOLUTE MUST. If Rashid can't accept that, then he should go.
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Yes i agree, however where the selectors went wrong was to keep changing and chopping after each match (Junaid Zia being the exception). Once selected, they should have given more chances to Salman Butt and Farhan Adil. One game is not enough to judge their capabilities.