Tuesday, March 24, 2015

Air Chief Marshal Flying F16



Pakistan Day was observed yesterday and the ceremony took place in a very flamboyant manner and it was the great treat to watch the ceremony yesterday. It was a bold step taken from the government and military to observe the day without considering the looming threat of terrorism that has haunted the country. 

Under the leadership of General Raheel Shareef, Pakistan has risen again to face the challenges of terrorism from within and across the border. Many analysts believe it is largely due to the appointment of Nerandra Modi as prime minister in India. But I believe otherwise. The brutal attack on Army Public School that killed scores of innocent students and teachers has put the entire nation on the same page. 


United we stand and divided we fall and rightly so. Pakistan will rise to the challenges it has been facing for over a decade especially after the war on terror began in 2001. The video which shows the Air Cheif Marshal flying a f-16 jet on the national day is certainly worthy of praise. 

We are a very resilient nation and have always risen above the challenges in the past as well. Long live Pakistan. 


Misbah Bash On Ex Cricketers and Cricket Experts



Misbah-ul-Haq finally gave vent to his anger that he was perhaps keeping in heart for a long time. He particularly targeted the Sikandar Bakht and other senior ex cricketers who also played with the skipper in time. It is very unfortunate that all blame for defeats in the world cup lie with Misbah and wrongly so. 

He rightly pointed out the he is responsible for the dismal batting, bowling and fielding performance in the world cup 2015. Misbah was actually giving way to his frustration and he ended the conversation that his critics should now distribute sweets to celebrate his exit. 



It is very unfortunate and I am particularly perturbed at the statement. He has been legendary captain and the best middle order batsman of recent times. But we as a nation are in the habit of dumping the true talent and celebrating the mediocre. 

Shoaib Akhtar was particularly anti-Misbah as he bashed his captaincy skills and even questioned his batting techniques. Misbah was right in saying what these senior players did at the world cups in 2003 and 2007 and who is responsible for the first round exit. 

The team at 2015 world cup performed better than the previous ones at 2003 and 2007 and in my opinion, Misbah needed a heroic exit from the ODI cricket which he clearly did not get. What a disappointing end to a cricket genius who was always consistent and helpful to the team's cause with the bat and leadership skills. 

I don't think we will be able to watch as talented cricketer as Msibah in the next decade.