Ex-Pakistan Star Accuses PCB Of 'Sheer Discrimination'. Internet Corrects Him
Former Pakistan cricket team spinner Danish Kaneria accused the Pakistan Cricket Board of 'sheer discrimination' for allegedly ignoring his Test record in Australia. Kaneria took to social media to share a graphic that listed Pakistan bowlers with the best performances in Australia and pointed out that despite taking 24 wickets in 5 matches, his name was missing. “Just look at the audacity of Pakistan Cricket Board. I took 24 wickets in 5 matches in Australia but they removed my name from the list. The living example of sheer discrimination against me,” he posted on X (formerly Twitter).
Just look at the audacity of Pakistan Cricket Board. I took 24 wickets in 5 matches in Australia but they removed my name from the list. The living example of sheer discrimination against me. pic.twitter.com/HhkamhdFMc
However, social media users were quick to point out that the list in the graphic features Pakistan bowlers with the best averages in Australia and not bowlers with the most wickets. While Kaneria has taken 25 wickets in Australia, his average is above 40 and this is why, he did not feature in the list.
This list is best ranked by bowling average.
Danish Kaneria took his 24 wickets at 40.58 in Australia.
That's why he isn't on the list. https://t.co/RdKiafnoYL
An audit report by the Pakistan Auditor General's office has shown the PCB has been suffering revenue losses in millions of rupees from its Pakistan Super League due to the financial sharing model with the six franchises and other anomalies.
Match-5
Wkts-24
Avg-40.58
Eco-3.80
SR-64
I think above list is based on Bowling Average.
The audit report details which have surfaced in the Pakistani media indicate that the PCB went out of its way to give the impression that all