How my Advice is Linked to Pakistan's Defeat, Questions Imran Khan
Pakistan team manager Intikhab Alam in a report had alleged that Imran Khan's advice was not helpful as he was not "familiar with the demands and tactics employed in this condensed, post-modern format of the game."
Highlights
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India beat Pakistan in World T20 game at Eden Gardens by five wickets.
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Pakistan lost to New Zealand, India and Australia
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Virat Kohli top-scored with an unbeaten 55 off just 37 balls.
Legendary Pakistan all-rounder Imran Khan said that it was painful that he was being linked with Pakistan's defeat against India in a World Twenty20 match.
The chief of Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) had visited the Indian city of Kolkata to watch the match and also spent some time with the team. He had advised the players on how to handle pressure in the crunch match.
"My advice to the team is being blamed for the defeat [against India]," bemused Khan told media. (Waqar Younis Submits Team's Performance Report to PCB)
Team manager Intikhab Alam in a report, parts of which were leaked, said that Khan's advice was not helpful as he was not "familiar with the demands and tactics employed in this condensed, post-modern format of the game." (Eden Gardens Felicitates Imran Khan, Sachin Tendulkar)
Reacting to the reports, Khan took a swipe at Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Shahryar Khan and another senior official Najam Sethi, demanding their resignation.  (Virat Kohli Fifty Helps India Make it 5-0 vs Pakistan in World T20s)
Khan has been demanding for sometimes for reform in the cricket board.