Provided that the PCB will impose a ban on Yousuf, I agree. Before we even get there though, shouldn't Yousuf be able to sign up for the ICL and expect to play for his country again? In that case, isn't his act reasonable? Is the PCB at fault here?
PCB had stated before that any player signing up with ICL will be banned. They may back down from that, but Yousaf knew their stance going in.
PCB doesn't have any credibiility left.
If you want to live in the rich areas of Sri Lanka, you need to earn as much as you would playing in Australia and England. Most Test Cricketer finish their careers earning little from the game and not in much better position then your average Sri Lankan worker. Guys like Mahanama and Dharmensena got into being officials due to the fact they needed to earn a decent living after cricket to support their families. They got next to nothing from playing decade or so of Test Cricket.
you are well-paid in your current job, but not completely satsfied because upward mobility has been restricted, around that time, you get a better offer in another, smaller company, the pay is significantly better, the work is very similar to what you've been doing, why wouldn't you consider it? cricket is a sport to the viewers, but it is a profession to the cricketers who play day in and day out, pure and simple...there is really no point in the fans getting riled up when they treat it as such....
Sorry, there is a difference when it comes to sports. They are playing for the National team and as such are representing their country. When I work for a company, I only represent the company, not the nation. Therefore, there is an added responsibility on those that represent a country, whether they like it or not. I'm not asking the players to work like slaves and tolerate any injustice that the board throws at them. If they have legitimate grieve, then I would support them abandoning their national team. I just don't think Yousaf has been treated unfairly. He makes a very good living. He has a secure place in the team. I can understand that he may be disappointed about not being named Captain, but that was not an unfair decision. A lot of people (including Imran and the late Bob Woolmer) didn't rate him highly as Captaincy material. So it looks to me that in the end it was all about the money. I respect those that say that national pride should not play a part in this equation. I simply disagree and have lost a lot of respect for Yousaf.
So If I worked for a reputed government agency but I decide to quit the govt. job for a multinational opportunity, would you blame me ?
May be you dont think he was treated fairly, but does Moyo think that ? If Inzi can be given captaincy, why not Yousuf ? Besides its not just captaincy, he was clearly upset over his dropping from 20/20.
Not many exactly look up to you or consider a hero of sorts when you work for the government. In fact, people are more likely to hate you and/or consider you the scum of the earth.
Not many exactly look up to you or consider a hero of sorts when you work for the government. In fact, people are more likely to hate you and/or consider you the scum of the earth.
Tbh, if he did something that got him somewhat of a national hero status (like Yousuf can be seen as at the moment) then yeah, national pride would and should come in to play.
TBF I wasn't talking about those types of jobs. For example - someone I know was working with DRDO(www.drdo.org - check out products section) as a research scientist, gave up that job for a lucrative offer from a multinational and life in America.
Not many exactly look up to you or consider a hero of sorts when you work for the government. In fact, people are more likely to hate you and/or consider you the scum of the earth.
Agree 100%.
If that person is sacked temporarily from his job without any valid reason and bypassed for a chance to lead the group that he deserve and instead had to take orders from a newbie, then I guess I am in disagreement with you.
