Shoaib Akhtar joins Brett Lee in asking ICC to reverse decision on new Test kit

Pakistani ex-fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has joined his former speed rival Brett Lee to urge the International Cricket Council (ICC) to reverse its decision of introducing the player’s name and number on Test kit.

“Player's name and number on the white Test Match kit looks awful. Should not be there. Takes away from the traditional spirit in which the game is played. This decision should be reversed,” tweeted Akhtar.

Player's name & number on the white Test Match kit looks awful. Should not be there. Takes away from the traditional spirit in which the game is played. This decision should be reversed. #TestCricket #Tradition

— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) 4 August 2019

Earlier, former Australian fast bowler Brett Lee too gave his disapproval calling the ICC’s decision ‘ridiculous,’ and said, “I am strongly against the players numbers and names appearing on the back of Test cricket shirts”.

For what it’s worth I’m strongly against the players numbers & names appearing on the back of test cricket shirts!

I think it looks ridiculous. @ICC I love the changes you’ve made to cricket in general, but on this occasion you’ve got it wrong. #tradition #cleanskin #nonames

— Brett Lee (@BrettLee_58) 2 August 2019