Don't you agree that it would be a bad publicity for the ICC or its selectors if the winner of any of the three awards is originally overlooked from its World XI? |
Frankly speaking, I am hoping to win both the awards I have been nominated for. But any of the two would be more than welcomed because I think it would be a universal recognition of your achievements and performance, |
I am not pleased at all with whatever has happened. Having played cricket with respect and distinction, I don't deserve this at the fag end of my career. |
I did say that I would not go but after being convinced by the chairman that my participation is necessary for the better image of the country, I have decided to tour Australia, |
I have just been told by the board to give my confirmation for the Super Series, ... I am available to play because it is a big honor to play alongside the world's best. |
I think to be in the elite group of five in each category is an achievement in itself and if you are the only Asian, then I think you have more than one reason to be satisfied, |
I will not go to Australia for just one match. I have not conveyed my decision to the cricket board and there is no need for this because they have not yet communicated to me about my selection. |
I'm backing myself to show the lead to the other batsmen, ... It's going to be hard work, but we have to fight to save this match. |
Newspaper reports on Tuesday have suggested that I was angry which is wrong. It was a principled stance that I should be treated with respect and that's why I was disappointed, |
The Pakistan Cricket Board had given me an understanding that I would be in both the World XI's (ODI and Test). But till today, they have not conveyed to me about my selection. I have already read my selection in the newspapers, |
the toughest series in the whole world. |
This is a problem we have to tackle apart from concentrating on our build-up for the second test, |
Vaughan has been instrumental in leading England to the world number two spot and his absence will give us some advantage, |