Karachi: Chinese Cricketers staged strong protest after the Pakistani cricket team was associated with the term ‘ Chinese Mobile Phones’ in a discussion held few days back after the 1st one-day match held between Pakistan and South Africa.
It is pertinent here to mention that Pakistan’s former fast bowler Rashid Khan for last five years has been coaching the Chinese men and women players. Often the Chinese players accompany him while he sits to watch the matches.
Former test fast bowler Sikander Bakht used the term “Chinese Mobile Phone”, referring to the green shirt’s performance display at the field. By the term he meant that like the mobile phone they may perform well or end up being knocked upsetting the entire nation.
According to the sources, the players accompanied the coach while he watched the SA vs. Pakistan match. On the airing of discussion by the expert, Chinese players requested for translator meanings. Upon being told of term by Rashid Khan, the players expressed displeasure.