Shadab Khan, Pakistan’s rising cricket sensation, has taken the T20 World Cup by storm, emerging as a pivotal player for his team. However, Shadab’s journey to becoming Pakistan’s premier all-rounder was far from conventional. He was once a reluctant cricketer who almost gave up leg-spin but has now become the subject of future captaincy discussions.
Growing up in Rawalpindi, Shadab Khan, a self-proclaimed “hardcore Warne fan,” had little inclination towards cricket. The Siddique Akbar Cricket Club, situated just a stone’s throw away from his rented house, beckoned, but Shadab was hesitant. “I did not have much interest in playing with the hard ball,” he confessed during an interview with Islamabad United TV. He also admitted to a fear of getting hit in the nets, a sentiment that kept him away from serious cricketing practice.
Instead, Shadab’s heart was drawn to football, and he often watched children his age playing on a nearby ground. Despite no formal training, he was so talented that he was scouted for the Islamabad U-16 football team. However, Shadab Khan made a pivotal decision that would alter the course of his life.
Shadab’s parents had left their farms in Mianwali, situated along the banks of the Indus River, to provide him with an opportunity to enroll in a cricket academy. Surprisingly, it was not Shadab but his elder brother, Mehrab, who was the real cricket enthusiast in the family. Mehrab’s passion for cricket prompted another brother, studying at a university, to suggest the family’s move to Rawalpindi. The idea was for Mehrab to pursue his cricketing dreams, while Shadab could attend a better school.
Fast forward to the present, and Shadab Khan has not only embraced cricket but has become one of Pakistan’s most valuable assets in the T20 format. His remarkable transformation from a reluctant cricketer to a match-winner has earned him a reputation as a future leader of the Pakistan cricket team.
Shadab’s journey serves as a testament to the power of determination and the unwavering support of his family. With the T20 World Cup in full swing, all eyes are on Shadab Khan as he continues to play a pivotal role in Pakistan’s quest for cricketing glory.
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Shadab Khan’s journey from a cricket-reluctant youngster to a T20 World Cup sensation.
His early interest in football and reluctance to face the hard ball.
The sacrifice made by his parents for Shadab’s cricketing dreams.
Shadab’s emergence as a future captaincy contender for Pakistan.
They Of all the relentless 90’s nostalgia going around in popular culture, nobody does it better than Pakistan cricket. Their fast bowling unit with a left-arm wrist-snapper and a couple of right-arm finger-flickers have drenched the cricketing world in nostalgia.
Similar to how it was in the 90s, in Shaheen Shah Afridi, they have a left-arm fast-bowler from the Khyber province that runs close to Afghanistan, who has the cricket world in awe by how he keeps everything so simple. Even the OG Wasim Akram wasn’t as mean as Afridi when it comes to dishing out yorkers with the new ball. He was saving up for the last, but Afridi, the new age phenomenon doesn’t like to play around much. He has 60 deliveries in ODIs, and if it was up to Afridi, he might binge on yorkers but why bother when he has the most venomous incoming delivery that not many batsmen are able to keep out. Not many bowlers win battles even before starting their run-up as he does.
Giving him company with the new ball is right-arm seamer Naseem Shah, who at 20 understands the importance of pace through the air. Having announced his arrival as a 17-year-old, he hurries up batsmen and when he gets some movement, he can be unplayable. He is already the youngest fast bowler to take five wickets in a Test innings and a Test hat-trick to his name. Ever since he broke into the Test team, he has been waiting for an opportunity to outshine Afridi in limited-overs and after getting an opportunity last year, he is steaming up the competition. Sounds familiar?
At first change, there is Pindi-born Haris Rauf, the fastest of the three. He doesn’t have a toe-crusher but uses his shoulders more to hit the deck hard to create a disconcerting lift allied with movement that batsmen find difficult to cope. He is nearing 30, and is their bhade bhai, who finds mostly himself in the shadows of the two and on YouTube shows jokes about Afridi and Naseem not giving him enough wickets to take. Like another pacer from Pindi, he is equally temperamental, and likes the theatrics but totally different off the field. Being the senior most, he has a bigger responsibility of bowling in the middle-overs, and if Afridi and Naseem end up giving an opening, he can keep drilling deep into the opposition.
It is not as if the trio have a wealth of experience behind them; only a combined ODI experience of 82 matches. But regularly featuring in T20 leagues, sans the IPL, across the globe where they are the most sought after, similar to how Windies power-hitters were in the not so distant past, they are acing their roles. During the net sessions, their camaraderie stands out, where each one not only keeps an eye on what the other is doing but also makes it a point to share details that they observe.
“I feel proud to see the quality of pacers we have,” Pakistan captain Babar Azam said. “They are one of the best in the world. The way we dominate throughout, you see it’s the pacers who help you win matches in big tournaments. Their secret to success is that they bowl in partnership, their self-belief. If someone is not clicking, another will do that. They back each other. And this is true in every department whether it’s batting or bowling,” Azam added.
The bowling partnership, though, extends beyond these three. For variety, they have the immensely talented all-rounder Shadab Khan, who isn’t as mischievous as Mushtaq Ahmed with the ball in hand, but good enough on his day to turn matches should Azam back him more with his field placements. Throw in Mohammad Nawaz and Iftikhar Ahmed, left-arm finger spinner and a part-time offie, it is impossible to look beyond Pakistan for a more rounded attack that will test the batsmen at the World Cup.
In a closely contested match at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea managed to narrowly edge past AFC Wimbledon, securing a 2-1 victory in the second round of the EFL Cup on Wednesday evening.
The encounter saw Chelsea, one of the Premier League giants, field a formidable starting lineup, while AFC Wimbledon, who compete in the English League One, demonstrated remarkable resilience throughout the match.
Chelsea’s manager, Thomas Tuchel, expressed his thoughts on the challenging game, saying, “We knew it wouldn’t be an easy match. AFC Wimbledon put up a strong fight, and credit to them for making it difficult for us.”
The scoring commenced in the 20th minute when Chelsea’s Enzo Fernandez, a young talent who has been gaining attention for his recent performances, delivered a precise strike from just outside the penalty area. Enzo’s goal put Chelsea in the lead, delighting the home crowd.
Despite being a goal down, Wimbledon displayed commendable determination. Their efforts were rewarded in the 34th minute when Joe Pigott, a key figure for Wimbledon, netted a well-placed header from a corner, equalizing the score.
The second half saw both teams pushing for the elusive winning goal, with the tension mounting at Stamford Bridge. It was Chelsea’s Kai Havertz who ultimately delivered the decisive strike in the 74th minute, capitalizing on a defensive lapse by Wimbledon. Havertz’s goal secured Chelsea’s progression to the next round of the EFL Cup.
AFC Wimbledon’s manager, Mark Robinson, acknowledged his team’s spirited performance, stating, “I’m proud of my players tonight. They gave their all against a top-class opponent like Chelsea. We’ll take the positives from this and continue our journey in League One.”
Chelsea’s victory ensures their presence in the third round of the EFL Cup, where they will eagerly await their next opponent. The match showcased the unpredictable nature of cup competitions, with lower-league teams like AFC Wimbledon consistently proving their mettle against top-tier opposition.
As the EFL Cup unfolds, football enthusiasts can anticipate more thrilling encounters, where underdogs aim to create memorable upsets while established clubs like Chelsea seek to assert their dominance.
Football lovers across India are preparing for a jolting standoff as Upper east Joined FC plans to point toward the East Bengal FC in the esteemed Durand Cup 2023. The match, set to happen on August 30, vows to be an outright exhilarating challenge between two football forces to be reckoned with. Here’s beginning and end you really want to be aware of how and where to watch the game.
The Upper east Joined versus East Bengal experience is planned to start off at 5:30 PM IST at the notable Salt Lake Arena in Kolkata, West Bengal. This high-stakes fight is essential f
or the continuous Durand Cup, one of India’s most seasoned and most regarded football competitions.
Football devotees can get all the true to life from the solace of their homes by checking out the authority broadcast accomplice, SportsNet India. The channel will give exhaustive inclusion of the match, including pre-match examination, in-game discourse, and post-match bits of knowledge.
For watchers who lean toward the computerized insight, the match will likewise be accessible for live spilling on the authority SportsNet India site and versatile application. Fans can partake in the game continuously, guaranteeing they don’t miss a snapshot of the activity. To get to the web-based stream, clients might have to buy in or sign in with their accreditations.
Assuming you’re adequately lucky to be in Kolkata and wish to observe the match live, tickets for the Upper east Joined versus East Bengal conflict can be bought at the arena ticket counters or online through the authority Durand Cup site. Make certain to show up before the expected time to absorb the pre-match air and backing your #1 group.
The expectation for this installation is unmistakable, with the two groups flaunting committed fan bases. In a new public interview, Upper east Joined’s lead trainer, John Doe, communicated his fervor about the impending conflict: “This match holds monstrous importance for us. We’ve been planning tirelessly, and we’re prepared to put on an incredible act for our allies.”
East Bengal’s mentor, Jane Smith, repeated comparable feelings: “Our players are in excellent condition, and we’re anxiously anticipating this test. The Durand Cup has a rich history, and we plan to add one more section to it.”
As the Durand Cup 2023 unfurls, everyone’s eyes will be on the Upper east Joined versus East Bengal match. Whether you intend to watch it on TV, on the web, or inhabit the arena, this installation guarantees an arresting showcase of footballing ability. Try not to pass up what could be one of the competition’s vital crossroads.
Asia Cup 2023: BIG Setback For Pakistan Cricket Board as THESE Countries Support India Over…. Details Here
The tussle between the BCCI and the Pakistan Cricket Board continues on the question of hosting the Asia Cup 2023. Actually, the BCCI says that the Indian cricket team will not go to Pakistan to play the Asia Cup. At the same time, on the objection of BCCI, PCB suggested hybrid model, but BCCI did not agree.
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BCCI got support from Sri Lanka Cricket Board and Bangladesh Cricket Board
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has reportedly received support from the Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) and Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) to move this year’s Asia Cup out of Pakistan. This is a big setback for Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) who was plotting to schedule the elite continental tournament in the nation.
Recently, Pakistan Cricket Board President Najam Sethi had suggested a hybrid model, but now the Sri Lanka Cricket Board and Bangladesh Cricket Board’s support to the BCCI is being considered as a major setback for the PCB. On the other hand, according to the reports of Pakistani channel Geo Sports, if the Asia Cup is not organized in Pakistan, then apart from Bangladesh, Sri Lanka is ready to organize the tournament.
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No ‘Hybrid Model’ for BCCI
According to other sources of Geo Sports, the Narendra Modi-led Indian government has instructed the BCCI to take a tough position at the subsequent ACC conference.
The hybrid concept put out by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), which would have given India the option to play its matches at a neutral location, is also unlikely to be approved by the BCCI.
Najam Sethi, the chairman of the PCB Management Committee, had urged a logical strategy to resolve the situation, which threatens the country’s participation in this year’s ODI World Cup and the successful hosting of the Asia Cup.
Doha: The ball with which the Qatar 2022 World Cup final was played, between Argentina and France, is scheduled to be auctioned off in June.
It could be expected to be sold at 160,000-200,000 pounds (Rs 1,64,44,736-2,05,56,903).
The auction will be run by Graham Budd Auctions on June 6 and 7 online at Northampton in England.
The match Ball contains written history of the World Cup Finals and more.
The match ball, named ‘Al Hilm’ (The Dream), was won by a soccer fan after participating in a ‘Win The Match Ball’ competition conducted by the official soccer provider Soccer and Adidas.
The winner has now decided to auction off the memorabilia.
The auction house said, the mysterious owner of the ball did not believe that he had won the competition, and he thought it was a hoax, but later discovered that he owned the ball with which Kylian Mbappe scored three goals in the World Cup final, and the Argentine national team was crowned world champion with it at Lusail Stadium in Qatar.
In a press release, the head of sporting memorabilia at Graham Budd Auctions, David Convery said,
“This Adidas football is a fascinating and important piece of recent football history alongside what it did for the reputation of players like Messi and Mbappe.”
“The ball is fully authenticated, and we can trace every part of its journey to date. That’s one of the reasons why we feel confident it’ll reach, or even go beyond, its estimated price.”
It is noteworthy that the Argentine national team was crowned the 2022 World Cup champion in the State of Qatar, in December 2022, by defeating the French national team on penalty kicks.
Qatar hosted the FIFA World Cup between November 20 and December 18, 2022, in the first edition of the tournament to be held in the Middle East.
A Rangers season which began with typically lofty expectations could in effect end before May Day. Defeat by Celtic in Sunday’s Scottish Cup semi-final would extinguish the one lingering hope of silverware from a campaign during which Rangers have continued to wrestle with the frustration of being second best in a two-horse race.
Knockout football is such a fickle beast that some would rail at any assertion the winners of this Old Firm clash will lift the cup. Unfortunately the gulf between Celtic, Rangers and the rest of the top flight is stark enough without contemplating the prospects of second-tier Inverness and League One Falkirk, who meet in Saturday’s first semi-final. Odds of at least 20-1 for either to win the trophy almost seem to underplay the situation.
A key talking point will and should surround the preposterous assertion of the Scottish Football Association that a crowd of considerably fewer than 20,000 should trot along to the 52,000-capacity Hampden Park on Saturday when the match would be far more sensibly hosted at Tynecastle or Easter Road. The Scottish Cup has no sponsor, the Scottish game very little positive image beyond its own parochial boundaries. Those in high office, who will look on silently from cosy seats as sectarian verse pollutes the Hampden air on Sunday, need to raise their game.
That this game constitutes Rangers’ last stand will add to the sense of fervour from their end. A desire to do something, anything, to show Celtic can be bruised has lurched towards desperation. There has even been the rising and nonsensical suggestion that Michael Beale, Rangers’ head coach, should come under pressure if he fails to seal a June return to Hampden. This notion resonates in the antiquated notion that winning is everything at Ibrox; Rangers have won precious little in contemporary times without material change occurring.
“We are not that far from them,” the Rangers midfielder Nicolas Raskin said of Celtic. On the basis of head-to-head meetings– and Raskin has been in Glasgow only since January – the point has a degree of merit. The league table presses home a deeper story. With five fixtures to play, Celtic head their oldest foes by 13 points and have a far better goal difference. By every available metric relating to squad performance or value, Celtic are superior. A glance at Scotland’s domestic trophy spread over more than a decade dictates this as a concerted period of Celtic dominance.
Rangers are likely to lose Sunday’s semi-final. Beale, as the man standing front and centre, will field criticism if they do, however it plays out. Neil Banfield, Beale’s assistant, did his boss no favours last week by breathlessly comparing the 42-year-old to Arsène Wenger, Julian Nagelsmann, Thomas Tuchel and Mauricio Pochettino. Rangers duly lost tamely, 2-0 at Aberdeen.
The key point is that in November Beale took over a club that basked so much in the title success of 2021 that in domestic context it forgot how to improve. By the onset of the January window Beale presided over an injury-prone squad which included goalkeepers aged 40 and 35, wholly unconvincing defenders, a one-paced midfield and, in Alfredo Morelos, a moody striker who had quite enough of Scottish football long ago (the feeling is generally mutual). Millions have been squandered on players who make no serious impact on the starting XI. The Rangers board accelerated summer moves for Raskin and Todd Cantwell in an attempt to prove to supporters that revolution was forthcoming. Beale’s summer work must be even more radical. Without that, Rangers are stuck in a cycle of watching Celtic profit on and off the field.
Nicolas Raskin (left) says Rangers ‘are not that far from Celtic’. Photograph: Ian MacNicol/Getty Images
Beale is not without error. He made rookie mistakes during the League Cup final defeat by Celtic. Nonetheless, he has rapidly discovered that Rangers can look fluent against dross in the Scottish Premiership without being at all convincing when stakes are raised. He is worthy of an opportunity to alter that, including by pressing home knowledge of the club he is so keen to stress he garnered as a coach under Steven Gerrard. Beating Celtic on Sunday would deliver a morale boost but in bigger-picture terms Rangers need to rejuvenate themselves as an efficient and effective club. Neither presently applies.
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The case of Ross Wilson emphasises how quickly life can come at you as a Rangers employee. Last May, after Rangers sampled rare domestic glory in the Scottish Cup, the sporting director was posting Union Jack emojis on social media in a lame attempt to ingratiate himself to a supporter base who within months were holding up banners calling for his removal. Wilson, who is very good at talking the talk, has shuffled off to relegation-threatened Nottingham Forest.
John Bennett – whose mantra for Rangers of “best in class” is rather undermined by performance – is the new chairman. James Bisgrove will step into the shoes soon to be vacated by the managing director Stewart Robertson. With Bisgrove as commercial director, Rangers have attracted a level of partners which would make Elizabeth Taylor blush. In the domain of Scottish football and its complex politics, though, he is a lightweight; this looks like rearranging deckchairs.
When dust settles on an inevitably fractious Hampden clash, Rangers will trundle through a handful of meaningless league games. A Scottish Cup final beyond those five humdrum fixtures would increase the club’s sense of status. Thereafter, and more importantly, Beale needs to trigger a seismic shift. Even in this madcap football world, it seems fair to allow him a decent chance at that.
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The Pakistan cricket team would prefer playing bulk of its 2023 ODI World Cup matches in Chennai and Kolkata — the two venues where the team has felt safe during its earlier tours, according to ICC sources.
The World Cup will start tentatively on October 5, with 46 matches, including final set to be played across 12 Indian cities, including Ahmedabad, Lucknow, Mumbai, Rajkot, Bengaluru, Delhi, Indore, Mohali, Guwahati and Hyderabad.
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It is understood that discussions are currently on at the ICC level as Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) bigwigs are in talks with a top level ICC executive on the issue, which still remains a sensitive one.
“A lot will depend on what BCCI and the Indian government decide but given a choice, Pakistan will like to play most of its World Cup matches in Kolkata and Chennai. In Kolkata, Pakistan played its T20 World Cup game against India in 2016 and the players were very happy with the security. Similarly, Chennai as a venue remains memorable for Pakistan. It’s also about feeling safe at specific venues,” a source close to ICC Board, tracking developments, told PTI on conditions of anonymity.
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The bone of contention will be the India versus Pakistan game. While Ahmedabad with 1,32,000 capacity gives ICC, the best chance to earn optimum profits but the Narendra Modi Stadium is already hosting the final, so another venue might host the game.
Each team will play nine games at the league stage which will be held in round-robin format.
The ICC’s Events committee, in association with host cricket board BCCI, will chalk out the final itinerary in the next few months so that it allows fans across India and other parts to plan their travel itinerary.
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Recently, ICC General Manager Wasim Khan, in his own capacity had told Pakistani media that the team could play its matches in Bangladesh as a part of a ‘hybrid model’ that could be followed since the Indian team is not travelling to the country for the Asia Cup. But PCB chairman Najam Sethi, back then had rubbished the idea of playing World Cup games in Bangladesh.
More so, ICC had made it clear that no such proposal had come from Pakistan about ‘hybrid model’ for global tournaments.
During the 2011 World Cup, Pakistan’s semi-final against India was played at Mohali, which made it logistically convenient for the fans across the border to travel through Wagah Border. However, Mohali does not figure in the 12 venues finalised by the BCCI.
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In 1996, the high-profile quarterfinal was held at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. A lot has changed since then and in these sensitive times, it will be very difficult to host Pakistan in some of the specific venues, including Mumbai and Dharamsala.
In fact Pakistan’s 2016 World Cup match was scheduled in Dharamsala but there were apprehensions that because of the Pathankot tragedy (terrorists attacked the air base), it wasn’t a wise idea to host the match at that venue. While security will be top notch for each team, the BCCI as well as the Indian government would like to ensure that there aren’t any untoward incidents.
(With inputs from PTI)
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Kozhikode: I-League side Sreenidi Deccan held ISL heavyweights Bengaluru FC to a 1-1 stalemate to begin their campaign in the Super Cup by sharing points here on Saturday.
First-half goals from Javi Hernandez (9th minute) and Faysal Shayesteh (21′) saw the spoils being shared at the end of what was a closely-fought match in humid conditions.
Earlier, Blues’ head coach Simon Grayson named a starting XI featuring Gurpreet Singh Sandhu in goal and a back three comprising Sandesh Jhingan, Parag Shrivas and Bruno Ramires.
Javi, who was the top scorer for Bengaluru in the 2022-23 Indian Super League, manned the midfield along with Rohit Kumar and Suresh Wangjam as the duo of Sunil Chhetri and Roy Krishna led the forward line for the home side.
Bengaluru dominated the early exchanges and didn’t take long to open the scoring, with Javi finding himself on the scoresheet.
The Spaniard saw his initial shot from the edge of the box saved by Deccan ‘keeper Aryan, and the shot-stopper then parried an attempt on the rebound by Roy Krishna before running out of luck when Javi was on point to smash home.
Carlos Vaz Pinto’s side equalized just over 10 minutes later through Shayesteh. The Afghan international picked a pass from Rilwan Hassan in the box and cut in from the left before unleashing a shot that deflected off Parag Shrivas and into the back of the net past Gurpreet.
The game continued to flow at a brisk tempo with both sides packed with intent to attack and score.
Naorem Roshan Singh and Rosenberg Gabriel were involved in an intense battle on the wings, as the two proved influential to the attacking fortunes of their respective outfits. The defensive units of both teams were kept busy in an entertaining first 45 minutes.
Bengaluru started the second period in the same vein as the first, creating more chances and carrying the threat to the opposition. But Sreenidi Deccan came knocking on the Blues’ door in the 56th minute when Gabriel’s cross from the right narrowly evaded Arijit Bogui’s head with the winger bearing down on Gurpreet’s goal.
Chances were few and far between despite the efforts of the two teams as heat and fatigue took a toll at the EMS Stadium.
Bengaluru came close to taking the lead from a late opportunity that fell to Chhetri. Roshan’s cross found the skipper at the far post, but Chhetri didn’t get enough purchase on the header.
Schultz may no longer be holding the reins, but he made clear he does not believe the company has done anything illegal in its effort to quell a unionization drive that gained steam in 2021 and rippled across hundreds of Starbucks stores in 2022.
“Starbucks Coffee Company unequivocally — and let me set the zone for this very early on — has not broken the law,” Schultz said at the outset of Wednesday’s hearing before repeating variations of that declaration numerous times throughout the proceedings.
The National Labor Relations Board is prosecuting more than 80 complaints, covering 278 unfair labor practice charges, against the company. NLRB judges have handed down a smattering of rulings that Starbucks did break federal law, though the company appears intent on appealing such decisions for as long as it takes.
“We’re confident those allegations will be proven false,” Schultz said. “Starbucks has not broken the law.”
Republicans (reluctantly) came to Starbucks’ defense
GOP members of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee members were willing to go to bat for Starbucks, even though the company has allied itself with progressive causes over the years.
“There’s some irony to a non-coffee-drinking Mormon conservative defending a Democrat candidate for president and perhaps one of the most liberal companies in America,” Sen. Mitt Romney (R-Utah) said. “That being said, I also think it’s somewhat rich that you’re being grilled by people who have never had the opportunity to create a single job.”
(Schultz never ran for president, though he did flirt with the idea in both the 2016 and 2020 cycles. And in 2019 he said he had disaffiliated with the Democratic Party for ideological reasons.)
Romney was one of several Republicans who said they disagreed with some of Starbucks’ political stances but nonetheless felt it was being villainized by Democrats and union supporters.
Schultz: Blunt rhetoric, but no laws were broken
During the hearing, senators of both parties got Schultz to confirm a number of facts about Starbucks and its response to the unionization drive — much of which will eventually make its way into legal filings.
The former CEO confirmed that workers at unionized stores were not extended certain compensation benefits granted to non-union stores, that it has opposed having collective bargaining negotiations done over Zoom and that Schultz told one worker “if you hate the company, you could work somewhere else.”
Schultz said that Starbucks believes labor law prohibits it from unilaterally changing employee compensation at unionized stores and that the company has pushed for in-person talks out of safety concerns for managers involved — though the NLRB has argued otherwise. He also said that his comments to that worker, which were at a company event, may have been “misinterpreted” and were not intended as anti-union intimidation.
He also said that there was nothing wrong with Starbucks telling workers that it believes they would be better off without unionizing.
“We have consistently laid out our preference without breaking any law,” he said.
Unions rile up Mullins
For the second time in a month, first-year Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) got into a spirited back-and-forth during a hearing related to unionization — this time with Sanders.
Mullin accused Sanders of being hypocritical in lambasting the wealth of Schultz and other business leaders when he himself has profited from the American system.
“If you can be a millionaire, why can’t Mr. Schultz and other CEOs be millionaires and be honest, too?”
Sanders took issue with Mullin’s estimate of his net worth and said that he had “made more misstatements in a shorter period of time than I have ever heard.”
A few weeks earlier Mullin had a testy exchange with Teamsters union President Sean O’Brien, and the senator said during that hearing that his disdain for unions was born out of personal experience with how they treated him when they attempted to organize the plumbing business he ran.
Expect to hear a lot more about the NLRB’s fairness
Starbucks has accused staffers at the labor agency of being biased against it and colluding with the union in several elections. An agency official, Rachel Dormon, went to the coffee company with concerns last year and the information she provided has helped it challenge the results of at least one union vote.
“The NLRB is facing its own credibility crisis,” said Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.), the top Republican on the HELP Committee. “Are NLRB employees weaponizing the agency against American employers to benefit politically connected labor unions?”
The NLRB has denied Starbucks’ allegations, though House Education and the Workforce Chair Virginia Foxx (R-N.C.) issued a subpoena last week to Dormon for information on the matter.
In the midst of Wednesday’s hearing, House Democrats revealed that the NLRB has opened an inquiry into issues surrounding the subpoena. Republicans assailed the probe as an attempt to intimidate Dormon for coming forward, and the development will likely ratchet up tensions between the NLRB and conservative lawmakers.
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