Re: In Support of Shoaib Akhtar
True! Shoaib Akhter did not step on any ones tail in PCB; neither Bob could have cared any lesser if Shoaib was on the starter’s line up or not.
Yet people complain about his 'blabber mouth', his arrogant attitude, his weird behavior, and his 'faking injury' problems.
^ Non of the accusations and claims-counter-claims have been found credible so far.
You all must remember one thing; this guy "Shoaib Akhter" has been quite diplomatic in his handling of this situation SO FAR. The reason is quite simple. HE WISHES TO CONTINUE PLAYING FOR PAKISTAN as much and as longer as possible.
He's the world fastest and wicket taker bowler proven to be many a times.
He has been prevented or detoured from his "Developing" Skills to the level of "Sustaining to survival" mode quite often, shrouded by accusations of fake injuries,
Extra curriculum activities while on tour and what not.
On The field he looks ever so ‘Sharp’ and ‘Complete’
His fielding and his ‘pickup and throws’ are sharp and scary at times.
His body language and physic does seem to be ‘full and bodily’ prone to injuries for what he does.
I stand firm in saying that because of what he does the best, pisses people off for indirect reasons and so far no **firm accusations to his extra curriculum activities are questioned nor proven. No firm criticism or suggestions has come foreword concerning his bowling or Injury concerns have come forward so far **Where is the justice in this ?
He is simply being hissed and hated and there's a strong lobby against him to see him parish, as the likes of Atta-ur-rehman. Aqib, Zahid, Fazal or few others did.
I question people, why? Surly his 'alleged' crimes are not as pathetic as that of his predecessors ?
Before you answer this question, please make sure that there is 'some thing NEW in your criticism beside the stupendous accusations of faking injury, visiting discos,, (He went to no discos in Australia during the tour. It was an 'invite to a private function with a make shift stage and a DJ action) Night clubs and discos don’t look like the the crap it showed in the photos.
Yes he drinks beer and that’s all he knows about alcohol or drugs.
Yes! He is a bachelor and in the market for a mate and also to have fun while in search for soul mate. .
No question! He has female fans who would like to have a one night stand with him just for the heck of it.
Yes! His ego and his pride do go to his head some times. It’s quite normal with players and some times it hinders their performance and psychology on the field.
Yes! He takes wickets. Ask Sachin and Hayden ,, "they" will confirm the ‘pleasure they take’ in hitting him for a 'Six' or a stunning shots. (It’s an honor to hit shoaib for a six or good shot beating his pace. It is quite legendary for batsmen to do so and to cherish it.
Even the opponent knows the un predictability this guy can show at times, and has proven this many a times. Pity, only people in Pakistan has such short memories.
And how we treat him? Like a piece of $hit and trash, which he's NOT.
Ok, that’s fine. Many among us don't like him and call him by many idiotic names and stuff. But what does this prove?
This proves that when it comes to criticism, there are no boundaries neither ethics or balanced opinions for his "Character, which is open and not hidden"
His skill and tactics, which are developing and suppose to be 'fueled' by home support, are neither developing nor feasible under pressure..
No opinions or advices are heard or seen except for his 'Run-up' which is due to a basic concern of reducing the 'Over rate' and Captain’s match fee deductions as a fine . (Therefore no Captain can afford to give him a flat-out over spree in a ‘Test’ match or ODI.
Remember! Always let the stallion rumble the way it wants. Don't try to restrain it just because you are loosing few games and crowd + media inserts pressure at times.
It never occurs to them that a player could be 'under a bad form' patch.
Last but not the least, don't get influenced by the 'media's hot scoops' or the generalization, which is often damaging and insulting to the country and the player.
Some time there is no harm in just convincing your self to 'zip it' even if you think you’re right and to ‘burry’ the issue.
I thing Shoaib Akhter is being harshly treated and is a victim of public trial and trivial expertise with the pressure of 'setting an example' attitude of the PCB in resolve.
This is shame less and non deserving for any Patriots like him.