Ahmed Shehzad had an altercation with a journalist [Merged]

[emclub]

KARACHI: Opening batsman Ahmed Shehzad, who is struggling for form in the ongoing World Cup, had an altercation with a Pakistani journalist at Pallekele where the side take on New Zealand on Tuesday, a report said.

According to a report in the 'Express' daily newspaper, Shehzad exchanged words with the Pakistani journalist during the national team's practice session on Sunday.

"Shehzad struggling for form complained to the journalist that they were not fair with him and was not in a very good mood," the report said.

Shehzad has managed a total of just 26 runs in three matches in the World Cup, two of them against minnows Kenya and Canada and his opening partnership with Muhammad Hafeez has also not come good with no sizeable stand as yet.

The failure of the two openers has led to captain Shahid Afridi and coach Waqar Younis expressing disappointment and calling on them to stand up and be counted in the remaining matches.

The report said that Shehzad approached the journalist after a long batting session in the nets and told him that when he scored runs in New Zealand no one wrote in favour of him but when he had failed in just three games in the World Cup the media was out for his blood and it was being unfair.

"The journalist reminded Shehzad that when he was scoring runs it was the media that highlighted his performances and encouraged him and that it was the job of the media to be critical if a player was not performing well," the report said.

The report said that later the other Pakistani journalists also reminded Shehzad of his responsibilities and wished him well.

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/s...ow/7648955.cms

[nsaviguru]

Clearly Balaji Rao got the best of him.

[Hando]

Not attitude problems again

[Markhor]

This is my concern with Ahmed Shehzad.He can be quite temperamental and being in a 'bad mood' is no excuse to start arguing with journalists.You don't want the media turning against you,they can be a powerful enemy.

He also had attitude problems in the Academy and U19,he was warned for indiscipline a couple of times.A senior needs to talk to AS as soon as possible.

[Sledger]

From the article, sounds like something being made out of nothing.

[Down2Earth]

where was the team manager?

[WithLoveFromCanada]

Originally Posted by Down2Earth where was the team manager?

yeah...where was he?

without Inti's permission player dont go to washrooms even.

[lipton]

Well, I dont blame Ahmed shehzad. he is right.

[saeed-sohail]

Non story.

[w8in_4_0402]

Bakwaas! Look at the source.

Even if he did, we know his nature by know :balaji

[Opener]

Ok next time a player after a practice session talks to a journalist and says its too hot today .

News Headline: "Pakistan players blame the heat for poor batting performance."

[Strike!]

KARACHI: Opening batsman Ahmed Shehzad, who is struggling for form in the ongoing World Cup, had an altercation with a Pakistani journalist at Pallekele where the side take on New Zealand on Tuesday, a report said. According to a report in the 'Express' daily newspaper, Shehzad exchanged words with the Pakistani journalist during the national team's practice session on Sunday. "Shehzad struggling for form complained to the journalist that they were not fair with him and was not in a very good mood," the report said. Shehzad has managed a total of just 26 runs in three matches in the World Cup, two of them against minnows Kenya and Canada and his opening partnership with Muhammad Hafeez has also not come good with no sizeable stand as yet. The failure of the two openers has led to captain Shahid Afridi and coach Waqar Younis expressing disappointment and calling on them to stand up and be counted in the remaining matches. The report said that Shehzad approached the journalist after a long batting session in the nets and told him that when he scored runs in New Zealand no one wrote in favour of him but when he had failed in just three games in the World Cup the media was out for his blood and it was being unfair. "The journalist reminded Shehzad that when he was scoring runs it was the media that highlighted his performances and encouraged him and that it was the job of the media to be critical if a player was not performing well," the report said. The report said that later the other Pakistani journalists also reminded Shehzad of his responsibilities and wished him well.

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/s...ow/7648955.cms


Someone set this kid straight.

[saamry]

messing with media is losing battle no matter who you are.

better to shutup about it. quickly the better.

[asad100101]

Pakistani blood hai.....itna altercation tu chalta hai since we as as nation have zero tolerance in society.

[hussnainn]

Originally Posted by Down2Earth where was the team manager?

wo jonsa ai na wo biryani kha raey thay

[ElRaja]

if he scores loads of runs he will be regarded as strong for standing up for himself, if he fails to score runs he will just look like a moody cry baby.

pressure is on kiddo, those journos gonna have a field day if you flop again, i personally think he will come good eventually.

the shot against canada was silly, but the ball against sl was a good one.

[kkmix]

Times of India guys, I don't have to say more.

[blinding light]

No seriously, Ahmed Shehzad is getting on my nerves now.

He does not perform, he does not score - he shoots his mouth off when not required (that balaji rao thing was in between Gul and Balaji. End of.) With this attitude, and zero effort in batting, he expects the whole country and media to sing his praises?

AS is fast losing rep. Needs to work on not just his batting but his "moods" as well.

[JellyBro]

Indian media looking out for a Pakistani journalist.....yea ok

[Die-Hard TestCricket Fan]

Maybe he should change his hair... beacuse it looks gross!
What up with the blond in peoples hair?!?
Zaheer Khan, Ahmad Shehzad, LASITH MALIGA!
It don't look good, dammit!!!

[Yellow Submarine]

What's the big deal in the issue? He merely questioned some media guys saying that it's unfair on what's been dished out to him for his 3 failures in this World Cup, and those guys simply gave him a logical reply to which everyone will agree. Just because he has had some attitude problems doesn't mean one has to keep him under the microscope for everything he does 24/7, in this case completely irrelevant.

[Afridirocks]

how is that an altercation?? lol

[Xohaib]

baqwas hai,kuch b ni hwa

[JibranAnsari]

just three games? what the hell? wht if he fails in next two and say and i failed in only five games. perform or keep ur mouth shut.

[Sherlock]

Umm, what exactly is the "altercation" the OP title mentions. What a ridiculous "story".

[iRfaN_LA]

Originally Posted by Sherlock Umm, what exactly is the "altercation" the OP title mentions. What a ridiculous "story".

spot on. As usual, crappy journalism by TOI.

[NO 1 AFRIDI FAN]

Its not much of an altercation, and it is times of India reporting it.

[uzy99]

Good. Play angry. Score some runs. It's your job after all. Let the media do their job, which is to ask questions and figure out why you aren't doing yours.

[sunnykhan]

Originally Posted by Die-Hard TestCricket Fan Maybe he should change his hair... beacuse it looks gross! What up with the blond in peoples hair?!? Zaheer Khan, Ahmad Shehzad, LASITH MALIGA! It don't look good, dammit!!!

Add Wahab also

[sunnykhan]

It's a very minor thing for ahmad. He is reputed for some bigger issues in the past.

[Masterji]

lacks the temperment to succeed at the top level over a period of time. Joins a long list of people who lack the temperment to succeed e.g Nazir, Farhat etc.

[786warrior]

This dude is looking for an early ticket back to Pak

[munna_]

this is a 'khoda pahaarh nikla chooha' thread

[Desi]

Let me get this right...

AS did nothing wrong or of note
Reporter did nothing wrong or of note

Yet we have a front page story. Either brilliant or horrible journalism at hand coupled with dramatic fans

[chacha kashmiri]

He's got the right profession, just the wrong nationality

[Faizan Lakhani]

Originally Posted by WithLoveFromCanada That reporter must be faizan lakhani, trying to spice up the news.

too bad, without even realizing that where Faizan Lakhani is at the moment, you took not time to drag me in this issue.

[AZ]

should let his bat do the talking.

[WithLoveFromCanada]

Originally Posted by Faizan Lakhani too bad, without even realizing that where Faizan Lakhani is at the moment, you took not time to drag me in this issue.

hahaha that was just sarcasm

[hasanmehmoodkhan]

ahmed needs to bottle this aggression and unleash it on the kiwis

[Amir]

Sounds like the journalist did nothing wrong and was quite polite in this encounter. Hmmm, seems all very believable.

[Britstani]

well theres only one way to silence the critics Ahmed....so best of luck tomorrow InshAllah

[Looney]

What is the issue here ?


Though Shezad may act immature , Pakistani journalists can be so unprofessional that they can really irk you . PCB also has to make sure their youngsters are being guided well by them . I would hate to lose another talented player to silly controversies , drug bans or spot fixing .

[Express Pace]

Can't really see an altercation, but should drop the highlights, and do something about his belly.

[Sherlock]

I knew the day would be near when Shehzad failed with the bat he'd be jumped on and called s poor player. It's in the DNA of some people unfortunately.

[kingusama92]

Can't really trust the source of this article. We all know how low TOI stoops at times.

IF this is true then the blame lies with Ahmed.

First rule for all athletes, DON'T READ THE NEWS! It just gets to your head.

Most athletes avoid that rubbish regardless of whether they are doing well or not. It's not worth anyone's time.

[Afridi_Fan]

Opening batsman Ahmed Shehzad, who is struggling for form in the ongoing ICC Cricket World Cup, had an altercation with a Pakistani journalist at Pallekele where the side take on New Zealand on Tuesday, a report said Monday night. According to a report in the 'Express' daily newspaper, Shehzad exchanged words with the Pakistani journalist during the national team's practice session on Sunday. The report said that Shehzad approached the journalist after a long batting session in the nets and told him that when he scored runs in New Zealand no one wrote in favour of him but when he had failed in just three games, the media was out for his blood and it was being unfair. "The journalist reminded Shehzad that when he was scoring runs it was the media that highlighted his performances and encouraged him and that it was the job of the media to be critical if a player was not performing well," the report said. The report said that later the other Pakistani journalists also reminded Shehzad of his responsibilities and wished him well.

http://www.espnstar.com/cricket/icc-...t-number-four/

[cricfan967]

Posted already.

http://www.pakpassion.net/ppforum/sh...d.php?t=121308

[GOAT]

Been posted a few times, and not really news. At first I was worried that he was having attitude problems, but from whats written I don't think thats the issue. Hope to see that hunger turn itself into runs though.

[Afridi_Fan]

Sorry, didn't knew that. Sorry Mods, if Oxy was here I know what he would have said.

[SAF]

Your link says Pak may try Razzaq at no.4. First it was reported that he would come at 3.

[AfghanCricketFan]

Originally Posted by Afridi_Fan Sorry, didn't knew that. Sorry Mods, if Oxy was here I know what he would have said.

stay focus on Afridi ? or was he more artistic ?

[sunnykhan]

The point is, Shehzad was asking a journalist that why they don't write good things about him? Does he need media to support him? We know about his performances in NZ and all of his career till now. Whether the media says rubbish but we know the facts.

[Turbokam512]

Indian media at it again... its been a long time .. nothing new

[Faizan Lakhani]

Originally Posted by kingusama92 Can't really trust the source of this article. We all know how low TOI stoops at times. IF this is true then the blame lies with Ahmed. First rule for all athletes, DON'T READ THE NEWS! It just gets to your head. Most athletes avoid that rubbish regardless of whether they are doing well or not. It's not worth anyone's time.

Usama, please read the every word of news very clearly only then you'll realise the actual SOURCE of the news.

The story was first Published in a Pakistani Newspaper Daily Express and was later released by the Karachi based reporter of PTI (Press Trust of India) and then TOI published it.

So, it is actually a story from Daily Express and it is already mentioned as Source in the item published in ToI. you need to understand what actually a NEWS Source is !! no offence