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The Pakistan cricket workforce and its gamers are embroiled in controversy once more. Simply earlier than the beginning of the T20 World Cup 2024, the Pakistan cricket workforce organised a non-public dinner within the US the place they invited followers to fulfill. Nonetheless, this initiative was not free or for any charity. There was a charge of US$25 for this non-public dinner.
Former Pakistan cricketer Rashid Latif revealed this. He stated that the Pakistan Cricket Board and the gamers have organized it.
The charge for assembly our gamers is $25 – Latif
Rashid Latif stated, there are official dinners, however it is a non-public dinner. Who can do that? That is horrible. This implies you possibly can meet our gamers for $25. God forbid, if there was any mess, folks would say the boys are earning profits.
Pakistan's first match is in opposition to USA in Dallas, for which they’re working towards at Grand Prix Stadium in Dallas.
Pakistan's first match is in opposition to USA in Dallas, for which they’re working towards at Grand Prix Stadium in Dallas.
It’s improper to have a non-public dinner earlier than the World Cup- Latif
Latif additionally stated that it might have been a charity dinner, however non-public dinners for cash are past comprehension. He stated, folks inform me that whoever invitations Pakistani gamers, he simply asks, 'How a lot cash will you pay?' This has change into a standard factor. Issues had been completely different in our time. We had 2-3 dinners, however they had been official.
This was highlighted as a result of it’s the World Cup. So gamers ought to be cautious. $25 shouldn’t be used overtly like this. You go to 2-3 dinners, however with none industrial angle. You may go for charity dinners and fundraisers, however it’s neither fundraising nor charity dinner. It’s a non-public perform with the title of Pakistan and Pakistan cricket hooked up to it. Don't make such a mistake.
Pakistan's first match is on 6 June
The primary match of the Pakistan cricket workforce is in opposition to the US on June 6 on the Grand Prix Stadium in Dallas. On the similar time, the workforce will play in opposition to India on June 9 on the Nassau County Floor in New York.
