With cricket being more than a sport in many countries, different leagues have come into play. From the Indian Premier League (IPL), to the Big Bash to Pakistan Super League (PSL) - all these cash-rich events give opportunities to professionals as well as budding cricketers from around the globe to play together.
With cricket being more than a sport in many countries, different leagues have come into play. From the Indian Premier League (IPL), to the Big Bash to Pakistan Super League (PSL) - all these cash-rich events give opportunities to professionals as well as budding cricketers from around the globe to play together.
However, the "easy money" is what is taking players away from national cricket is what Pakistan bowling coach Waqar Younis feels.
The statement comes as a criticism towards Mohammed Aamir and Wahab Riaz who decided to quit red-ball cricket last year. Aamir’s decision to quit at the age of 27 caused quite a stir.
“These leagues offer easy money for players who can remain in comfort as they have to bowl just four overs,” Waqar said in a conference call with journalists on Monday.
“But at times, while thinking about their comfort zone players don’t think how much damage they can do to the national interest. They don’t think about the broader picture,” he added.
He even spoke about how the two cricketers announced their decision using social media.
“If you are sitting on social media and announcing your decision it really hurts. They should have informed their management or board first. They should have discussed it first. It is unfortunate they did this because of this we had to suffer a bit,” he said.
”But I wouldn’t say we are lost or anything. If they have taken their decisions fine. But we have no grudge against them. I still think they both have cricket left in them.
“They should carry on playing white-ball cricket if they are selected for Pakistan. Yes, they did leave the team in a difficult situation at that time,” he added.
Waqar also spoke about the head coach and chief selector Misbah-ul-Haq and said about having a policy where the board and management is aware of players wanting to quit Test cricket.
“I think there should be a policy based on which players quit Test cricket but we can’t put any restrictions even by law. Players should take decisions by coordinating with the board because it hurts the team,” he said.
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