ICC T20 cricket world cup is going on with surprises every day in England, whether win of Netherlands or two consecutive defeats of Aussies. Pakistan also lost to England unexpectedly. Pakistan’s captain, Younis Khan, may have dismissed Twenty20 cricket as just a bit of fun after their capitulation against England, but the defeat has had greater ramifications, with the resignation of Abdul Qadir after six months as chief selector.

Qadir handed in his notice without explanation as Pakistan’s 48-run defeat against England aggravated his tense ­relationship with his outspoken septuagenarian chairman, Ijaz Butt. Pakistan are now searching for a fourth chief selector since the 2007 World Cup.

Pakistan must now beat Holland heavily at Lord’s tomorrow to qualify for the Super Eights. Younis, ­perhaps peeved by India’s failure to invite Pakistan’s top players to the IPL, sought to play down the damage that would ensue if Pakistan failed to qualify.

“It won’t be a disaster even if we exit before the Super Eights,” he said. “It would be sad if we don’t make it, but I have never attached too much ­importance to Twenty20 cricket, as it is fun cricket. It is more for entertainment, even if it is international cricket. It is all for the crowd. Twenty20 is all about fun. ­Everybody expects players to come out and entertain.”

These thoughts of Pakistani Captain are a surprise again. He is not so concerned over the performance of players and loss of a vital match of the tournament. In his own innings he tends to waste balls by just blocking them when each run is crucial. Misbah ul Haq should be captaining this form of cricket. The results may than be different.