NEW DELHI: Pakistan cricket is being taken to the cleaners from all sides — batting, bowling, and fielding have all crumbled, and now their dealing with of the media has grow to be a recent embarrassment. Not solely are they struggling on the sector, however in addition they seem reluctant — even fearful — in terms of dealing with the press, significantly the Indian media.Captains are anticipated to indicate up after matches, win or lose, and face robust questions with braveness. That, nevertheless, has not been the case with Pakistan.During the Asia Cup group match between India and Pakistan on September 14, the “handshake controversy” turned the centre of consideration. After India crushed Pakistan by seven wickets in Dubai, the Pakistan captain skipped the necessary publish-match press convention. Instead, after an extended delay, coach Mike Hesson was pushed in to face the media.The sample continued forward of Pakistan’s recreation towards the UAE. Skipper Salman Agha was scheduled to talk however cancelled the press convention altogether, clearly avoiding the barrage of questions anticipated from the Indian media.When India beat Pakistan once more — this time by six wickets within the Super Four stage on Sunday — the burning query resurfaced: would Pakistan lastly maintain a correct publish-match press convention? This turned the largest speaking level after their second defeat within the event.A press convention did occur, and Salman Agha finally turned up. But controversy adopted as soon as extra. Indian journalists sat ready for his or her flip, however the microphones have been by no means handed to them.
Instead, Pakistan’s media supervisor Naeem Gilani ensured that solely Pakistani journalists have been allowed to ask questions.This blatant one-sidedness highlighted Pakistan’s biased media administration.The Indian media, nevertheless, didn’t stay silent. When PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi visited the ICC Academy forward of the Super Four conflict, Indian reporters rushed to him for solutions. Why have been Pakistan not holding common press conferences? Why have been Indian journalists being ignored? Naqvi merely smiled and gave a imprecise response: “We will talk soon.”The drama exhibits no indicators of ending. With Pakistan dropping twice to India in the identical event, severe questions stay: Will skipper Salman Agha or PCB chief Naqvi maintain an open press convention to deal with this as soon as and for all? Will Pakistan’s administration present professionalism in media communication? Do they’ve the braveness to face robust questions from Indian reporters?If not, maybe they might study from India’s T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav. In a latest press convention, a Pakistani journalist requested him concerning the handshake controversy. Surya didn’t keep away from the query — he welcomed it with a smile and responded with delight. That’s the way it’s carried out.Pakistan, it’s worthwhile to study from India.