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Javed wants Akmals sacked

HOBART: Pakistan’s drama-charged cricket Test series against Australia is ending in political blood-letting.

Test great Javed Miandad has called for the heads of controversial brothers Kamran and Umar Akmal, saying they should be sacked immediately for ruining the image of Pakistan cricket.

The former Test captain is also seeking a more hands-on role in the running of Pakistan cricket amid claims from former stars that coach Intikab Alam has failed the squad during its shambolic tour of Australia.

The Pakistan management has already issued a please explain to the Akmal siblings after being unimpressed with their public statements before the third Test against Australia.

The comments included a defiant Kamran repeatedly insisting he would play in Hobart — despite Sarfraz Ahmed being sent to Australia to replace him — and younger brother Umar publicly ruling himself out without informing team hierarchy of a possible back injury. -Agencies

 


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