Saqlain Mushtaq: ‘India ko sabak sikhana chahiye’ – says former Pakistan spinner | Cricket Information
Former Pakistan spinner Saqlain Mushtaq made scathing remarks on the problem of India refusing to journey to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy, saying that India needs to be taught a “sabak” (lesson) for its “angle”, whereas additionally citing a current private expertise.
Pakistan are the official hosts of the Champions Trophy, however India will play their matches in Dubai as a part of a hybrid association after the Indian authorities and the Board of Management for Cricket in India (BCCI) refused to ship the workforce to Pakistan for the match. After a lot wrangling between the BCCI, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the Worldwide Cricket Council (ICC), an settlement was reached to resolve the impasse.
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Talking on a Pakistan TV channel, the legendary off-spinner received agitated when the anchor requested him concerning the numerous points raised by India, alleging it as makes an attempt to create roadblocks for the host nation.
“Chu-chu cha-cha lagayi hui hai inhone, inke naaz nakhre khatam nahi hote (they’re making a ruckus, their tantrums do not finish),” he mentioned about India and BCCI. “Aur hum abhi bhi gunn gaa rahe hain inke. Hamare bache kehte hain Virat Kohli aa jaye, Jasprit Bumrah aa jaye, hum usse dekhna chahte hain. Pakistan ki taraf se minnate ho rahi hain. Har bacha inko dekhne chaah raha hai par inke nakhre khatam nahi ho rahe (we’re nonetheless singing their praises; our youngsters need to see Kohli, Bumrah play however the tantrums are usually not ending),” mentioned Saqlain.
He then went on to quote a private expertise the place he alleged harassment throughout his makes an attempt to get an Indian visa as a part of New Zealand workforce’s help employees.
“I’ll inform you my very own private expertise. Forward of the India-New Zealand collection that occurred lately (November 2024), the place New Zealand whiteashed them 3-0, maar ke aaye inko (thrashed them), I used to be New Zealand’s spin (bowling) guide earlier than being appointed as mentor by the PCB,” Saqlain mentioned.
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“5 months earlier than (the tour), I obtained a letter from the Indian cricket board as nicely from the New Zealand cricket board for (Indian) visa. I booked (an appointment) on-line from Leicester (England) the place I’ve my dwelling and received an appointment for 2 weeks later.
“They made me sit in queue for 4 hours. I felt a bit embarrassed and I used to be dissatisfied as nicely for the remedy being meted out to me. They mentioned it’s a must to be in line…You will not imagine how many individuals I approached (to get my visa processed). They saved telling me ‘queue mei laga hua hai’ (it is in queue to be processed),” he recalled.
“The standing remained the identical for 3 months. Within the meantime I received this provide from PCB. So I refused the visa, they took payment as nicely and didn’t even acknowledge. It ended there.”
The 48-year-old former spinner went on to additional lambast India for not budging from its stance of not taking part in in Pakistan.
“Pata nahi yeh kaunsi duniya mei reh rahe hain aur kya karna chaah rahe hain. Kya yeh hamesha issi tarah rahenge? Inhone kab sudharna hai, kab inka mindset change hoga? (do not know during which world they stay and what they need. Will they keep the identical? When will they enhance? When will their mindset change?)”, he mentioned.
“They’ve a weird angle. I feel the ICC ought to look into it and Pakistan ought to take a agency stand. Inko sabak sikhana chahiye…”
Tensions are anticipated to rise in one other 4 days from now, when Pakistan will likely be visiting Dubai to tackle archrivals India in a Group-A match of the Champions Trophy.
