Raja calls for removal of players on fitness, disciplinary grounds

Pakistan’s former cricketer-turned-commentator Ramiz Raja, in a Youtube video on Wednesday, called for an immediate removal of players who did not care about the fitness and disciplinary standards of the national side.

Raja claimed that these players should also not be allowed to feature in leagues across the world, so that a strict example could be set.

“Pakistan should get rid of those players that have issues following training, the authorities should not even allow such players to play leagues because I believe that we should give points on fitness and discipline and I believe that those players that do not care about following it should be dropped from the team, as we need to set an example," said Raja.

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The former opener also pointed out that the lack of experience of the current head coach-cum-chief selector Misbahul Haq is another problem facing the national side.

“The problem is Misbah has not undergone the training as a seasoned coach, just like we see in foreign coaches," he said.

The video comes on the heels of reports that Misbah was concerned with the attitude of team’s players with regards to fitness standards.

According to sources, Misbah has laid great emphasis on proper training and discipline since taking charge of the side but some of the players don’t adhere to these rigid standards.