Published: Aug 12, 2015, 12:25 AM (IST)
Edited: Aug 12, 2015, 08:22 AM (IST)
The world may have taken to the idea of Dubsmash videos, but the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is not very comfortable with their players indulging in the making of Dubsmash videos. Reportedly, they are set to bring in a set of restrictions which will see players barred from making videos and sharing them on social media. The dubsmash video of the Pakistani cricketers dancing with Indian tennis star and Shoaib Malik’s wife Sania Mirza were a big hit on social media. But, the PCB remains unimpressed. Video: Sania Mirza dancing with Pakistani cricketers on Bollywood song in a Dubsmash post
However, if and when the restrictions do come in place, it will be only applicable on players while on tour. Cricket boards often resent players indulging in what they perceive as activities that could distract players from their game. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) recently passed a ban on Wives and Girlfriends (WAGs) of Indian cricketers for their tour of Sri Lanka. ALSO READ: BCCI bans WAGs on India tour of Sri Lanka 2015
To clarify, as per reports, PCB’s directive on “Dubsmash” type activity only applies to players during tours.
— Saj Sadiq (@Saj_PakPassion) August 11, 2015
More recently, the Australian cricketers were lambasted for their horrendous performance during the Ashes 2015. Some of the criticisms included media people placing the blame on the wives, girlfriends and families of the players. The players, particularly Mitchell Johnson were miffed with the journalists who made such accusations and used Twitter to vent out his frustration and to justify himself and his teammates decisions’ to have their families with them while on tour. ALSO READ: Angry Mitchell Johnson retorts with “ask my wife” to Australian journalist
