Inclusion of Moin Khan’s son in PSL3 isn’t going down well with fans
The PSL Draft 2018 ended with much pomp and glory on Sunday as the six franchises picked up their squads that will be seen in the upcoming third edition next year.
However, much attention was drawn towards Azam Khan, who was picked by Quetta Gladiators in the supplementary category.
Keeping it in the family!
Join us in welcoming 'Azam Khan' (Our coach's own son) as our 3rd pick in the PSL Draft Supplementary order!!#HBLPSLDraft #PurpleForce #GladiatorsUnleashed pic.twitter.com/LSm9OJcA2n
— Quetta Gladiators (@TeamQuetta) November 12, 2017
The selection of Azam Khan, son of Moin Khan who is also the coach of the Gladiators, raised questions of nepotism and merit, as fans took to social media to voice their opinion.
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Many questioned why players such as Fawad Alam, Awais Zia weren’t picked by any franchise.
With this fitness.... #QuettaGladiators coach Moeen Khan pick own son Azam Khan... RIP MERIT! #GladiatorsUnleashed #PSL2018 pic.twitter.com/Jpqipp2xqw
— Hasan Shahzad (@hasanshahzad) November 13, 2017
Fitness comes first and followed by @TeamQuetta by selecting Azam Khan son of Moin Khan which is coach of Quetta Gladiators#Cricket pic.twitter.com/pewqsOOBhy
— DJ Ahmer Najeeb (@AhmerNajeeb) November 13, 2017
Can you please justify the inclusion of the Great Legendary "Hippopotamus" Master Blaster #AzamKhan S/o Moin Khan in @TeamQuetta ? #PSLDraft #PSL2018 #PSL3
— Muzammil Mughal (@ladlamughal) November 13, 2017
Were Awais Zia, Fawad Alam, M.Saad, moreover not a single player from Baluchistan was capable enough to be in Supplementary pick of Quetta Gladiators? rather they found 100Kg M. AZAM KHAN (s/o MoinKhan) to play T20🏏#PSLDraft
— Arfa Feroz Zake (@ArfaSays_) November 13, 2017
Once @TheRealPCB realised that Azam Khan was not eligible for selection on age grounds and his name was included in the squad “inadvertently” in #U19Squad 2016.
— Osman Naeem™ (@OsmanTweet) November 13, 2017
However, not all were against Azam's inclusion, as some believe that the youngster deserves a chance and his performance will be seen in the tournament.
Let's not body shame Azam Khan. Apparently, he is a kid. Also note, he is a supplementary player, not even in the emerging category. However, out of remaining 176 Pakistani players, QG could pick someone else.
I wish someone had picked Imran Nazir.— Razavi (@Leftywordsmith) November 13, 2017
Former Pakistani Captain Moin Khan son Azam Khan is also a talented cricketer, I'm sure he will show his blasting shots in @thePSLt20 III
— Shoaib Jatt (@Shoaib_Jatt) November 13, 2017
Agar Azam deserve na krta hua tou Expose ho jaye ga puri Dunya k samnay.
Don,t worry— Rehman Ali (@abbutt89) November 13, 2017