No compromise with non-performers: Butt by CricketArchive Staff Reporter

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Player:

Shoaib Akhtar

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DateLine: 10th September 2009

 

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Ejaz Butt said the board will not compromise with anyone who is not performing well.

 

He said that board is working towards devising a pool of players keeping an eye on the 2011 World Cup.

 

Butt warned that everyone including senior members of the team, who are not performing, may lose their central contracts.

 

"Our main priority is to prepare a pool of top players for the 2011 World Cup and we are not going to make any compromise in this direction. The players, if don't perform, even if they are the seniors, will have to go," Butt said during an interview.

 

The PCB Chairman also advised fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar to work hard in order to cement his place in the national squad.

 

"Shoaib Akhtar also has to start working hard on his fitness and force his way back into the team. Whether he is selected or not in the team has to be decided by the national selection committee. But he must be playing for Pakistan to retain his contract," Butt said.

 

Butt stated that in the next few months new contracts would be given to the players but only after thorough evaluation of their performances.