PAKISTAN players will address media conferences during the World Cup in their national language Urdu, and not in English, coach Bob Woolmer said today. Media Manager, Pervez Mir will act as interpreter during the press conferences
It happens everywhere in the world. Football players speak in French, Latin and various other languages as they feel comfortable talking to the media in their mother tongue.
Pakistan Cricket Board conducted an English course for its players two years ago, but had to abandon it as hectic schedules did not allow them to learn the language.
I have always wondered why they dont speak in urdu. we have seen loads of players from pakistan (also few from india and sl) who struggle with speaking in English. so this is a great decision which is overdue and no one is probably happier than Inzi himself
Re: The Pakistani players will express themselves in Urdu
sensible decision, no dictionary in the world defines english as a sign of a person who is more educated! its good to know english no question but its not the end of the world, if u cant speak english!!
PORT-OF-SPAIN, March 9: Pakistan’s cricketers will address media conferences during the World Cup in their national language Urdu, and not in English, coach Bob Woolmer said here on Friday.
“The Pakistani players feel comfortable in their national language,” the coach said.
“They can express themselves freely in Urdu and they are proud of their language and their country. Our media manager Pervez Mir will act as interpreter during the press conferences.” Pervez Mir, a former international player who represented Pakistan in the inaugural World Cup in England in 1975, said players had the right to choose their language.
“It happens everywhere in the world. Football players speak in French, Latin and various other languages as they feel comfortable talking to the media in their mother tongue,” said Pervez.
Pakistan Cricket Board conducted an English course for their players two years ago, but had to abandon it as hectic schedules did not allow them to learn the language.
“We don’t see it as a problem for international media as what the players say would exactly be translated into English,” said Pervez.—AFP
Re: The Pakistani players will express themselves in Urdu
Ager Translate kerne wala PJ MIR hoga tu phir mujhay shaak hai…Pata nahi Q mujhay PJ mir sincere admi nahi lagta (halakay us ki mujh say koi dushmani bhi nahi) :halo:
