One of the greatest bowler in world cricket Saqlain Mushtaq has blasted Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for its double standard and claimed that he finds himself helpless to get a coaching job in the board, even if he is the most qualified coach in Pakistan.
The famed spinner who grabbed 208 Test and 288 ODI wickets for Pakistan and is credited with introducing the “doosra” delivery is disheartened at the state of affairs in the PCB.
“I just don’t know how to work in a system, where “Sifarish” (recommendation) and political connections get you a job,” Saqlain said in an interview to the “Express” newspaper.
“I don’t feel disappointed at not being given a job by the Pakistan board. I feel disheartened at the way the system works and what you need to do to get a job,” he said.
Saqlain who is currently working as spin consultant with the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said he had been advised by some people to either criticise the board or use political connections to get a job in the PCB.
“I can’t do these things. My qualification, experience and cricketing background is there for everyone to see. “I have worked with the Australian Cricket Centre of Excellence. I have been hired as spin consultant by the New Zealand, Bangladesh and West Indies cricket boards. I am a Level-3 coach in England. I shouldn’t need to do such things to get a job in Pakistan cricket,” Saqlain rattled off his coaching credentials.
“I would like to just apply for a post and submit my CV which speaks for itself. I am the most qualified coach in Pakistan” he concluded.
