01/04/2008

Shoaib Akthar banned for 5 years but he can appeal

Shoaib Akthar's runs out of luck. PCB's disciplinary committee banned him for 5 years for violating the player's code of conduct.

 

In true 'sub-continental' fashion, this ban is neither total nor final. This ban is not total because he can still play for IPL and the ban is not final as he can still appeal this ban.

 

If PCB's intention is to 'shock' Shoaib back to his sense, in all probability his ban will be overturned on appeal, but if they are fed up with his brink-manship, it could well mean 'curtains' for his career.

 

Let us hope the shock  brings him back to his senses and he successfully appeals his ban.

 

10 comments:

Soulberry said...

It is merely to convey to all concerned that he is never to be selected. I doubt if even PCB believed the ban would stand or would shock Akhtar into anything.

Anonymous said...

One less moron for us to track. Anyway he can join our nangu pangu Salman Khan or Sanju baba and join Bollywood.

Anonymous said...

Soulberry,
Hope he has a net egg to fall back upon.

Anonymous said...

Philip,
Shah Rukh Khan in all probability will lend a helping hand.:)

Soulberry said...

He own ferraris and superbikes. Must be having it all.

Q said...

Shoaib for Bollywood!

Viswanathan said...

Soulberry,
Too much of it?

Viswanathan said...

Q,
Aye!

KP said...

hahaha...i find it funny..he`ll be back..pak cricket is faamous for reversing their verdict...:). no worries mate!!!

Anonymous said...

KP,

You are right.