Talented Pakistani cricketer becomes truck driver due to financial issues
What's the story
Not all cricketers go on to become great international players, as some are confined to the domestic circuit all throughout. However, in an unfortunate development, this former Pakistani First-Class cricketer could not even continue his domestic career, as he has become a truck driver to earn his living. Consequently, fans, along with cricketers, reacted to this sad story on Twitter.
The story
Fazal Subhan narrates his struggles to earn his living
A Pakistani journalist recently put forward the story of Fazal Subhan, on social media, where he narrated the agony he was going through and how he struggled to earn his living. Subhan also added that this is not just the case with him, but other First-Class cricketers as well, who were enduring a tough period, as he criticized PCB's new departmental policy.
PCB policy
Subhan criticizes PCB's new departmental policy
Subhan went on to criticize PCB's new departmental cricket policy, as he said that back then, they used to earn Rs. 1,00,000 per month. However, following the change in the policy, their earning is down to Rs. 30,000 to Rs. 35,000. This is not enough to keep them going. However, he was glad to have the job of a truck driver now.
Quote
We have to do something for our children: Subhan
"I am grateful that at least I have this job right now because of the way things are, who knows if I would even have this tomorrow. We have no choice; we have to do something for our children," said Subhan in the video.
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Subhan's sad journey from being cricketer to a truck driver
SAD STORY OF 🇵🇰 🏏
— Shoaib Jatt (@Shoaib_Jatt) October 11, 2019
Fazal Subhan was the player of HBL, he has played U19 A side cricket for Pakistan, he was contender of Pak Test team,
After closing of Departmental cricket he is driving drive
“BHARE KE SUZUKI”
His salary was 1 lac now earning is less then 40k
😭 😭 😭 pic.twitter.com/nq22vPY55v
Subhan's profile
Who is Subhan?
Subhan hails from Karachi, having played U-19 cricket for Pakistan, besides playing T20s for Karachi Dolphins. Being a batting all-rounder, he has played 40 First-Class matches, scoring 2,301 runs at an average of 32.87. He has also played 29 List A matches. He has 659 runs at an average of 23.53. He has also played six T20s. However, he hasn't claimed a wicket yet.
Hafeez reacts
Mohammad Hafeez expresses his sympathy
As the video of Subhan went viral, Pakistani cricketer Mohammad Hafeez expressed his sympathy towards the former, besides slamming PCB's new departmental policy. "New system will look after 200 players, but 1,000s of cricketers and management staff are unemployed because of this new model. I don't know who will take the responsibility of this unemployment of cricket fraternity, for all the victims," wrote Hafeez.
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Hafeez tries to draw PCB's attention following new departmental policy
So sad Really , Like him Many others r suffering, New system wil look after 200 players but 1000s of crickters management staff r Unemployed bcos of this new model , I dont know who wil take the responsibility of this unemployment of cricket fraternity, 🤲🏼 for all the victims https://t.co/SaQfAKVFU2
— Mohammad Hafeez (@MHafeez22) October 12, 2019
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Kamran Akmal describes Subhan's story as 'heartbreaking'
It’s really a sad story...heart breaking
— Kamran Akmal (@KamiAkmal23) October 11, 2019
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A reminder as Subhan played U-19 against Virat Kohli
he played in an u19 series against Virat Kohli. One is a multi millionaire, and one is doing this. So sad.
— Haroon (@hazharoon) October 11, 2019