Sussex release Saqlain Mushtaq

[Uncle Buck]

Where did his kids go when he played for Surrey then? Surely he could still live in roughly the same place as he did then?

Maybe they were not old enough or born when he was at Surrey?

He played for us as he qualified for a British passport through marriage. When he was at Surrey, he was their overseas player.

 

[Brovion]

Good point. He's only 30 isn't he, so it's fairly likely they were VERY young when he was at Surrey. Still, there MUST be a muslim school in London, so if he were to base himself in Surrey again surely he could still play for us?

Yeah, after all playing for Sussex isn't an all-year job. He could commute during the season. Doesn't Mr Butters live in Southampton?

Edit: Maybe he'll 'do an Adams' and change his mind.

 

[Storer68]

Never was convinced about the sense of him signing for us. Greta bowler tho he was, Knees are shot to pieces, he can hardly walk after a days play

 

[Basil Fawlty]

Abit of shame, but did have to overcome a horrible knee injury. When he got fit, he helped in a few tight games with some important wickets.

 

[Moshe Gariani]

I am saddened by this as I thought Saqqy was quality when bowling in tandem with Mushy. I cannot help thinking that there is more to it than we are being told. Surely he would have known the position about schooing wen he signed. Things could not have changed that much in less than a year?

certainly seems a bit of a lame excuse for leaving given the likely availability of a suitable school within commuting distance and the outstandingly supportive culture at the club regarding his religion and exposure his kids could have to a role model such as Mushy... however, it must be something on his side rather than the club's as he had a contract for next year...?