Ramiz Raja has strongly criticized the recent reports suggesting that Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan might be demoted from their top-tier central contract status with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). These rumors surfaced following Pakistan’s early exit from the T20 World Cup 2024, despite victories against Canada and Ireland.
In a statement made during a local sports show, Raja expressed his disagreement with the idea of penalizing players by altering their salaries, emphasizing that such actions do not contribute to team success.
“I find this baffling. Cricketers deserve to be paid fairly, period. They have a limited career span, and the PCB has a responsibility to support them,” Raja asserted.
He argued against the notion that reducing or withholding salaries could serve as a motivational tool or disciplinary measure. “If you reduce or withhold someone’s salary as a form of punishment, it’s likely to drive them away. This is a sensitive issue; decreasing pay cannot be a solution,” he added.
Raja went on to criticize the speculated demotion of Azam and Rizwan as a reactionary move that would not enhance the team’s performance standards in the long run. “As I’ve said before, knee-jerk reactions like this won’t elevate the team’s standards. Improvement requires a strategic approach, not fluctuating players’ earnings,” he concluded.
In summary, Ramiz Raja strongly opposes the idea of using salary adjustments as a punitive measure in cricket, advocating instead for consistent support and strategic planning to foster long-term success for Pakistan’s cricket team.
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