Exploring Pakistan's famous cricketing families
The Dawn's Sohaib Alvi explores the famous cricketing families in Pakistan's team, and looks at a more recent example - The Akmals
25-Mar-2013
Pakistan cricket has many examples of brothers who have played at various points in the national team. The Ranas, Khans, and Ahmeds are just a few who come to mind. More recently, the Akmal brothers have made the rounds. Sohaib Alvi, in the Dawn, explores the history of Pakistan's familial connection, and ponders the fate of the Akmals going forward.
Perhaps no other cricketing family has endured such criticism, even scorn from the public as well as the media, than the Akmal brothers. Sad in a way as all three possess talent for the game, if not for common sense and commitment. They have been branded variously as selfish, incompetent, nepotistic, all for one and one for all; yes, the three musketeers without the cause.