Miandad talks, Hair talks, let's all talk

Morning all, and it's such nice weather here today. Too bad another week starts tomorrow.

So, while we're all warily happy about Mohammad Yousuf returning to the squad, we're not the only one's questioning his commitment to Pakistan. My quite distant relative however, Javed Miandad, who seems to spend his days moaning and complaining, says that Yousuf should have been loyal to the Indian Cricket League firstly, because he's a Muslim.

While I don't exactly see what being a Muslim has to do with betraying your country, but Javed sees a strong, strong link.

"How can they [the Pakistan board] allow Yousuf to sign a contract in vague knowing he is already signed on by the ICL? Where is the fair play and veracity? What message are we giving out to the world about our players?,"

"Once a Muslim gives his word, leave alone sign a document he has to fulfill it regardless of the consequences. And even if Yousuf was keen on playing for Pakistan, while being contracted to the ICL, he should have informed the PCB."

Yes Javed, since you're the epitome of all that is good and loyal. Did you notice all Miandad does is complain? He never said a word during the Twenty20 when Pakistan was winning, he just needs something negative to latch on to.

Next, South Africa's game against Patrons XI, which is like Pakistan B team (something I only found out today, lol) was drawn. SA is happy just to have a draw at this stage and couch Mickey Arthur says he's happy with the way the team played. Let's see how happy he is tomorrow when the first Test starts.

Lastly, Australian Darrell Hair, being a hair-loss commercial guy that he is is now suing the ICC for racial discrimination. He got fired as an international umpire when he accused Pakistan of ball-tampering, leading to the first ever forfeit in the history of Test cricket. Pakistan were cleared of the charges...which pissed him off since he got fired. The thing that made him really angry was that West Indian Billy Doctrove didn't get fired too, since he was with him at the Oval. That's true friendship right there...

And it's the man's birthday today. Happy Birthday Darrell, I'm sure turning 55 will take away the pain of losing your court case. Yes, I'm mean, I know.