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Pak cricketers divided over IPL's invitation to Razzaq | While mystery still surrounds all-rounder Abdul Razzaq's participation in the Indian Premier League's (IPL) third season, former and present Pakistani cricketers are
a divided lot over the issue. While former skippers Ramiz Raja and Aamir Sohail
feel that Razzaq should move forward and play in the IPL, batting legend Zaheer
Abbas has termed the IPL's offer to Razzaq a 'gimmick'. Razzaq has reportedly
received offers from both the Deccan Chargers and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR).
"This is just a formality. They wanted to show the world that they have picked
a Pakistan player. They have chosen a player whose place is not guaranteed even
in the national team. They could have chosen a deserving player. Anyways I don't
believe in any such proposal until IPL issues a statement," Abbas said. However,
former opener Aamir Sohail said the offer was a step forward in dousing the fire.
"It was sad the way our cricketers were excluded. But in the same way it is nice
to know that Razzaq has been offered a contract. It's a beginning as you have
to start from somewhere," The Daily Times quoted Sohail, as saying. Leg-spinner
Danish Kaneria said it is upto Razzaq to decide whether he wants to participate
in the cash-rich T20 league or not. "It's now up to Razzaq to decide now. We are
deeply hurt whatever happened during the auction. We did not expect this from
India," Kaneria said. |
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