31/03/2008

Imtiaz Patel cites family, friends and country for opting out

Imtiaz Patel, opts out:

 

"My family and I have reflected deeply on the wonderful opportunity which the ICC presented to me to fulfil such an important role in a sport that is in my blood. After considering my position carefully, I have, however, resolved to remain in my beloved country, South Africa, and continue in my challenging and fulfilling role as chief executive officer of SuperSport International," Patel said.

 

It is intriguing that people cite family, friends and country when they opt out of a job. Surely interested parties would have sounded him out, before forwarding his candidature.

 

Don't they consult family and friends before applying or is it an excuse for having second thoughts?

 

 

 

 

17 comments:

Jrod said...

Have you seen a picture of this guy, they couldn't give him the job, no one could look at him and not get depressed.

KP said...

hmm...its time for bindra to get the job!!!

Anonymous said...

Saw his photo on your blog.
Seems to have been dropped on his head during his childhood.

Anonymous said...

KP,
They have shortlisted a SA of Indian origin.

Homer said...

A protea is still a protea - how does the "indian origin" matter?

Anonymous said...

Homer,
Maybe he will be favourably disposed to India. :)

Anonymous said...

such excuses are used when you realise that you have no chance of winning ;)

Anonymous said...

Philip,
He chickened out. :)

John said...

Question is did he apply at all?

Q said...

I think the Indians paid him off and promised Supersport some rights in the future :-)

Good deal brokered there.

straight point said...

somewhere something similar happened...and i cant remember where and when it happened ;-))

Anonymous said...

John,
I am not sure whether he applied. But he was approached, interviewed and his consent was taken before the announcement.

I think his employers gave him an counter offer.:)

Anonymous said...

Q,
You certainly have an active imagination.

Pan,
You don't say! :)

Soulberry said...

Strange...perhaps he changed his mind subsequently. Men may not like to admit that they aren't ready for the job for it may hurt their other interests to be seen as wimping out of a responsibility.

Anonymous said...

Soulberry,
It is a childish excuse.

Soulberry said...

Like sick leave for diarrhoea?

I guess something scares off these guys when they peep into the den they aspired to.

Anonymous said...

Cold feet.:)