I am fully aware. Back in the days in Delhi , I have accompanied Muslim friends to their early morning eats during Ramadan .
But you tell me this :
(1) Have there been any other player who has asked to be excused during Ramadan. This is not the first time , I am sure, Pak is having to play a series during Ramadan.
Just because other people don't want to follow the religious tasks (which is their personal choice), does that mean if someone who actually wants to, we should label him as a show off?
(2) If I am not mistaken (and I could very well be) -- last year's Twenty20 World Cup was played during Ramadan. If memory serves, Mohd Yousuf was upset over his ommision from the team at that time - so much so that he decided to join the ICL. So what has changed in this year's Ramadan ?
I guess, he was comfortable with playing a 3 hour cricket match and fulfilling his religious duties at the same time. Performing these duties while playing a 50 over game probably is difficult for him.