But it's the principle of it that bothers me. We should be setting healthy traditions. Wasim Akram was and is a great cricketer and the whole cricketing world accepts him as being among the best who have ever been. He has brought many laurels to the country. We should be seen to be honouring him.
Cricket is a metaphor for nationalism.
Despite their many hardships, the people of the country manifest their love of the country through their support of the cricket team. Even their disappointment, often expressed aggressively, is a manifestation of this love. The people do care about their cricket team. One of the few things left about which they care passionately. Those who have been entrusted with guiding the destiny of Pakistan cricket surely must know that it is an awesome responsibility and should tread softly.