The PCB has become a source of national shame and defamation for this unfortunate nation because of its failures and scandals.
It was PCB’s failure to enforce indiscipline by refusing to take concrete action against few players and officials accused of involvement in irregular activities and links with cricket betting mafia, which led to the ICC’s interference. Normally, it is the function of the respective national cricket boards to take disciplinary action against players or officials while the ICC only acts as the monitoring agency. We are the first cricket playing nation whose players are being tried by the ICC for allegations of match fixing or spot fixing. This shameful role of the PCB is reflective of the role of this government.
In line with almost all functionaries appointed by this regime, the PCB also refused to take note of complaints. This obstinacy to protect those committing fraud and defy public opinion forced the ICC to take matters into their hands and today our sovereign status as a cricket playing nation stands compromised.
SHAMSUDDIN MIAN
Lahore
