Series loss -- PCB to seek explaination from Moin

Series loss -- PCB to seek explaination from Moin
Press Trust of India

Islamabad, April 2: The rare unity displayed by Pakistani cricketers and officials in condemning India’s decision not to send its team to Sharjah, disappeared with differences between them coming to the fore again following their disastrous performance in New Zealand where they lost the One-day series but drew Test series 1-1.

With the Pakistani team faring poorly yet again, losing the final Test at Hamilton against New Zealand on Saturday, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) officials and team members have resumed trading of charges.

With the team scheduled to arrive home today, media reports here said the Board had sought an explanation from injured skipper Moin Khan for publicly alleging that PCB officials had not shown enough concern for his injury.

Moin has said he would submit his explanation to the Board on his return.The Board has also asked for an explanation from stand-in skipper Inzamam-ul Haq for giving an interview, Pakistan daily The News said today.

Moin was reported to have informed PCB chairman Lt Gen Tauqir Zia about his inability to play in the Sharjah series due to injury.

Meanwhile, another Pakistan newspaper Dawn criticised PCB for “creating chaos and confusion by portraying the team members as villains”.

It said Board had selectively leaked team manager’s report holding senior players and coach Javed Miandad responsible for the poor performance in New Zealand.

The manager had confirmed reports of growing resentment in the dressing room because of Miandad, the paper said.

Seven Pakistani players including former skipper Wasim Akram and Shoaib Akhtar had returned before the start of the Test series presumably due to injuries. Some of them including Akram have reportedly expressed resentment against Moin and Miandad.