Speak For Change » International http://speakforchange.org Tue, 22 May 2012 18:53:38 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Yousuf may need cricket, but cricket doesn’t need Yousuf! http://speakforchange.org/yousuf-may-need-cricket-but-cricket-doesnt-need-yousuf/ http://speakforchange.org/yousuf-may-need-cricket-but-cricket-doesnt-need-yousuf/#comments Mon, 30 Apr 2012 18:40:17 +0000 Omair Alavi http://speakforchange.org/?p=13659 Mohammad Yousuf

When is it time to hang up the boots and gloves? This has always been a tough one to answer for sportsmen at the top. Very few have been able to leave gracefully. Who do you think should decided what is the best time to quit? The player, the fans or the selectors? ]]> Mohammad Yousuf

By: Omair Alavi

It was just five years ago that Mohammad Yousuf became the highest run getter in a calendar year. It was the same year in which he won the ICC Award as well as accolades from all over the world. He was methodical, had the urge to score runs, and his record spoke of his achievements.

In a test career spanning 90 matches, Yousuf had scored 7530 runs at an average of 52.29 whereas in his 288-match ODI career, he had accumulated 9720 runs at an average of nearly 42. Impressive, isn’t it? But then why isn’t he in the team?

There are many factors due to which Mohammad Yousuf is no more wearing the Pakistani colours and religion has nothing to do with it. It took him a few years to transform from Yousuf Youhana to Mohammad Yousuf, but it took him a few minutes to become the villain from the Good Samaritan. No captain would want him in his side after what he did with Younis Khan.

He is credited as the one who gathered most of the players in the side and made them take an oath on the Holy Quran against the captain considered to be too demanding! The management knew of this act and didn’t do much as the manager Yawar Saeed was also present in the ceremony. Will you take Mohammad Yousuf in your side after this? No one will.

Secondly, his decision to play for Indian Cricket League made him a rebel, and he was banned from representing Pakistan. He did make a comeback during the Australian tour where he didn’t do much, and was sacked. Yousuf this time responded with a conditional retirement, meaning he would play if asked to, and would not play if not considered.

He has done that on three occasions now, and it is such inconsistency in character that has made even his most staunch supporters criticize him. He did get a chance to show his skills against England during the ‘Spot-fixing’ tour, but he seemed a shadow of his old self, since he didn’t bat well and was stupefied whenever fielding.

As per chief selector Iqbal Qasim’s views, Yousuf can only play if he plays in domestic cricket, if he does better than the rest, if the team needs him, which doesn’t seem realistically possible. For those who don’t know, Qasim was the chief selector who quit because the team surrendered against Australia ‘Down Under’, the tour after which Yousuf was banned altogether.

Secondly, with youngsters like Azhar Ali, Asad Shafiq and Umar Akmal coming into the national side and cementing their place with good performances, Yousuf doesn’t stand a chance. Not only is he a bad influence on the newcomers but also on the whole team, something the current number 4 batsman Younis Khan knows better than anyone.

The prolific batsman of yesteryears has not played domestic cricket for more than a year now as he was busy preaching alongside his former team mates Saeed Anwar and Inzamam ul Haq. He missed whatever tournaments were played on the first class circuit including the National T20 and National One-Day Tournament, whereas also skipped the first class matches for no reason. Until and unless he plays, scores and shows his commitment to play for the national side, he stays out.

]]> http://speakforchange.org/yousuf-may-need-cricket-but-cricket-doesnt-need-yousuf/feed/ 0 International Women’s Day 2012 http://speakforchange.org/international-womens-day-2012/ http://speakforchange.org/international-womens-day-2012/#comments Thu, 08 Mar 2012 07:56:42 +0000 Shiroy Mansoor Ali http://speakforchange.org/?p=9942 womenday

It's International Women's day today and the team of 24/7 Online TV wishes all women to have a happy and wonderful day!]]> womenday

Topic: International Women’s Day 2012

Description: It’s International Women’s day today. Have a happy and wonderful day everyone!

How are you celebrating International Women’s Day ? What would like to say to all the women out there?

 

 

]]> http://speakforchange.org/international-womens-day-2012/feed/ 0 You gain influence when you speak up http://speakforchange.org/you-gain-influence-when-you-speak-up/ http://speakforchange.org/you-gain-influence-when-you-speak-up/#comments Thu, 04 Aug 2011 16:26:28 +0000 admin http://speakforchange.org/?p=3111 Impact and Influence

Silence has never helped anyone get out of trouble and neither will it ever help you. If you think your silence will save you from danger, then you are wrong. If you remain silent, you are not part of the problem; you are the problem. ]]> Impact and Influence

The Facebook community page of the website, Speak for Change, had a second status update on July 31, 2011. It read:
“We are influential because we have a voice. If we remain silent we are not part of the problem….we are the problem.”
The following thread shows the response given by people.

  • Azka Zia and we are the majority! Such a divided majority!

  • Jochebed Ling Yea, the problem is, sometimes we feel our individual voice may be too small. But no, we have to start speaking up so that people around us can be aware too.

  • Ammar Javed if W Eare doing nothing to end up a problem than WE are actually creating a NEW problem!

  • Seems Aftab Kuch na bolo ge to ghul jaou ge Sham’a ki tarah!!!!

  • Maria Malkani aj nii bolo gay tu kal bhugto gay

  • Mohammed Azam Yes, we should not be the silent spectators of the deteriorating conditions of the society . we must raise our voice for social justice .We must speak for a Change ,otherwise we are the problem to the problems.

  • Shony Pari v shd raise our voices collectively…. single voice is of no worth

  • Lalita Raman Even as an individual I can, you can & we can start the change. Simple example, why don’t we stop seeing any movies – Bollywood, Hollywood, soap operas, TV serials which show rape, ill-treatment of women, children. Do u really want to call that entertainment. In my view if u respect urself you would not watch any medium that promotes violence or rape. I don’t watch, none at my home watch & that is how each of us can start spreading the message. Change starts with each if us.
If you want to share your thoughts on this status, you can comment on this post.
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Sobia Nazir is a globally famous Pakistani Fashion Designer . She is expert in bridal wear.. She gave her customers the best features what they desire.]]> Sobia-Nazir-Designer1

Designer: Sobia Nazir

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Exhibition: Summer Lawn

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