PCB needs to set its priorities

This is with reference to reports that Waqar Younus and Shahid Afridi have given testimony confirming continued meetings of Salman Butt, Asif, Kamran Akmaland Amir with the Majeed brothers despite being warned not to do so. The question that remains unanswered is what was the role of Shafqat Rana and Yawar Ali in this shameful episode which has brought shame and disgrace to Pakistan cricket. After all what is the role of a manager. Reports also suggest that the Assistant Manager also had accompanied players when they were entertained by Majeed. The PCB and its management cannot absolve themselves of their failure to enforce discipline. Mr Ijaz Butt may survive like so many other incompetent and corrupt men because of their political contacts, but they have done immense damage to cricket in Pakistan. The whole country has been embarrassed by the greed and lack of character of few players and officials accompanying them on tours. Shahzad Khalil, December 28.

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