Pakistani Team’s Controversial $25 Meet and Greet
Currently, the excitement of the Twenty-20 World Cup is on the soil of America and the West Indies. Even before playing the opening match of the World Cup, the Pakistani team found itself in controversy. According to reports, the Pakistan team management organized a ‘meet and greet’ event with Pakistani players at a restaurant in New York, in which a fee of $25 was charged to participate. Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif lashed out at the team management citing the incident
Join MyFinal11 WhatsApp Community
Rashid Latif’s Strong Criticism
Speaking at an event, he strongly criticized the team management. The other guests who attended the event were also visibly angry and scolded the Pakistani cricketers for participating in such an event. Rashid Latif said that there are official dinners, but this is a private dinner. Who can do this? This is a very terrible case. This means that you have met our players for $25. It shouldn’t happen but if there was something wrong with this program of players, people would have said that they are doing everything for money.
Read Also: Rohit Sharma’s Strategic Insights
Rashid Latif further said that you go for two to three dinners. You can go to a charity dinner and fundraising event, but it is neither a fundraising nor a charity dinner. It is in the name of Pakistan and Pakistani cricket. Only money is being earned through this. Please don’t make this mistake again.
Impact on Team Morale and Upcoming Matches
The controversy surrounding the $25 meet and greet has cast a shadow over Pakistan’s World Cup campaign. Despite the negative publicity, the team is focused on their upcoming matches. The Pakistani squad, led by captain Babar Azam, includes players like Abrar Ahmed, Azam Khan, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, and Mohammad Rizwan, among others. Their World Cup fixtures are as follows:
- June 6: Pakistan vs. USA, Dallas
- June 9: Pakistan vs. India, New York
- June 11: Pakistan vs. Canada, New York
- June 16: Pakistan vs. Ireland, Lauderhill
As the team prepares to take on their opponents, they will need to navigate the additional pressure and scrutiny brought on by this controversy. The hope is that the players can maintain their focus and perform well despite the off-field distractions
Using Reference Of:
|
