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| Zaka Ashraf revealed a private WhatsApp exchange between Babar Azam and PCB's Chief Operating Officer |
In a surprising turn of events, a leaked WhatsApp chats of captain Babar Azam have stirred controversy within the Pakistan cricket camp, putting the relationship between captain Babar Azam and the cricket board under scrutiny. The revelation comes at a critical point, amid Pakistan’s participation in the ODI World Cup 2023.
PCB Chairman Zaka Ashraf, addressing the nation on live TV, dismissed claims that Babar Azam attempted to contact him directly to discuss the situation.
“He never called me. The captain usually talks to the chief operating officer or the director of international cricket,” he said.
To reinforce his statements, Ashraf took the extraordinary step of revealing a private WhatsApp conversation between Babar Azam and PCB’s Chief Operating Officer, Salman Naseer. The televised exchange aimed to provide transparency and shed light on the alleged communication breakdown.
Former Pakistan captain Waqar Younis reacted angrily to the new episode.
“Ya kya Karna ki koshish kar raha ho aap loog??? This is pathetic !!!Khush ho gaya aap loog. Please leave @babarazam258 alone 🙏🏽. He’s an asset of Pakistan Cricket @TheRealPCB @ARYNEWSOFFICIAL @Salman_ARY,” he wrote on X.
The controversy adds a layer of complexity to Pakistan’s performance in the ongoing World Cup. There are speculations circulating about the potential removal of Babar Azam as captain following the team’s subpar performance.
As Pakistan prepares to face Bangladesh in Kolkata, the leaked WhatsApp chat intensifies the ongoing narrative surrounding the team. They currently hold the sixth position in the points table with two victories in six matches.
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