'They are aware on who slept on the flight, who watched which film' - Salman Butt lashes out at PCB over PSL chaos

The problems continue to increase day by day for the sixth edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL). Initially, it was reported on April 11 that the league will re-start in January 2021. But later the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) officials had discussions with Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) officials and it was then stated that the PSL six will resume tentatively on June 9, 2021.

Now, a recent report has stated that 16 players were informed by the PCB that they would be traveling via commercial flights to Abu Dhabi for the remaining matches of the league. But due to a lack of proper communication and documentation problems, several top players, including Sarfaraz Ahmed, could not take the flight to Abu Dhabi.

Salman Butt, who is known to not mince words, has reacted on the controversy and has raised a finger on PCB regarding their silence on the matter. He also stressed on the point that it is the board’s responsibility to take care of players’ travel and they should have provided all the documents and logistics beforehand.

“They (PCB) have a high-profile media setup. It is their responsibility to give news regarding the players’ travel, regarding their logistics, what issues and hurdles the players are facing and how and when things will be sorted out. It is pin-drop silence in this regard.”

Salman Butt lashes out at PCB regarding their mismanagement on PSL matter

The former captain also spoke on how PCB otherwise keeps tabs on players’ workout routine, their interactive and training session, and other stuffs, but failed to give proper updates regarding PSL. Butt was also clearly not happy with PCB’s mismanagement.

“Otherwise, they seem really alert with information like who was sleeping on the flight, who was awake, who watched which film. Then there are videos about who has done what exercise in their hotel room. If they can update everyone about what’s going on, it will have a positive impact on people with regards to the PSL. If would be better if the PCB explains everything as it is. That would be then taken as the final word from the authentic source and wouldn’t lead to confusion,” he said.