Council creates more confusion, says Salahuddin (17 May 1997)

17 May 1997

Council creates more confusion, says Salahuddin

Dawn Sports Reporter

KARACHI, May 16: Former member of the Selection Committee, Salahuddin Ahmad, said that the Executive Council has created more chaos and confusion than ever by announcing a decision against Aamir Sohail which has never been heard before.

"Aamir Sohail has been directed to appear before the Disciplinary Committee again and similarly he has also been fined Rs 50,000. It is not understandable and the PCB needs to be more straightforward to clear out the mess," Salahuddin opined.

The former Test allrounder stated that when Aamir Sohail was initially banned for two years, the PCB had said it was because he had failed to substantiate the betting and bribery allegations. "But now they say he has been fined Rs 50,000 for violating the Code of Conduct by issuing Press statements. As far as I recall, Aamir Sohail issued only one statement that was against Javed Burki. Has the star cricketer been fined for speaking the truth against Burki who is Majid Khan's brother-in-law," inquired Salahuddin.

Salahuddin added that Aamir Sohail was given a raw deal when he was banned for 30 days for a confrontation with Majid Khan. "But what action was taken against the Chief Executive who insulted the relatives of Aamir Sohail? Would Majid have done the same had his sister's husband occupied the same seat," Salahuddin asked. Salahuddin further stated that Majid Khan has personal grudge against Aamir Sohail whose services to the sport are meritorious. "Before taking an extreme decision like that, Majid, if he had been neutral, must have considered for a second what he was doing to a player who is an integral part of the Pakistan cricket team."

Salahuddin joined the bandwagon of other critics when he too demanded the immediate removal of Majid Khan "in the better interest of the sport. If cricket has to be saved from further destruction, Majid should be given a relief otherwise the damage would be beyond any repair."

Source:: Dawn (https://xiber.com/dawn/)