In a video posted on his YouTube channel, he said, 'Please consider releasing me because I don't deserve to be picked in this category. This would be better for the youngsters who are just starting out. I don't want Peshawar's sympathy just because I have represented them in six seasons.'
Furthermore, he said, 'I was surprised at my demotion from Platinum to the Gold category as my records are pretty good. I motivated myself to continue playing even after I was demoted from the Platinum to Gold category. However, even after performing so well for so many years, I'm getting demoted to an even lower category. Even though they're ready to pay me the amount fixed for Gold category players, this is more about my dignity than the money.'
