The match fixing cloud has escalated tensions between former cricketers. Two of them are lashing out as this article reveals.
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Ian Botham, the former England all rounder, went on record to say that in light of all that has been happening with regard to Pakistan cricket, he would like to see Pakistan cricket banned.
But he has found Mohsin Khan, former Pakistan cricketer and selector, who says that not only is Botham is not only "stupid" and "foolish" but also, that he has had it in for Pakistan cricket for a long time. He even suggested that Botham should not be on the commentary panel.
He even cited an example, "In 1984, he publicly humiliated Pakistanis by stating he would not even want to bring his mother-in-law to Pakistan."
Mohsin stated the following, "He (Botham) has always had a problem with Pakistan. But it is sad that now he is not just a former player but also a commentator and expert on Sky Sports so one expects him to be unbiased in his comments on any issue.
But Botham has shown himself to be a biased, stupid, foolish and a ignorant person by making such derogatory remarks against a top cricket nation. Sky should consider removing him from their panel.
"People like Botham should not be on any commentary team, he has no right to demand banning a cricket nation because a few of its players are accused of spot fixing and the charges have not been proven as yet."
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