Pakistan’s Abrar Ahmed, left, celebrates the wicket of India’s Shubman Gill, left, with his teammates during the ICC Champions Trophy cricket match between India and Pakistan at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, United Arab Emirates, Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025.
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Pakistan’s jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan is upset with the performance of his country’s cricket team in the ongoing Champions Trophy, according to his sister Aleema Khan.
Hosts Pakistan became the first team to exit the eight-team Champions Trophy after big losses to New Zealand in Karachi and India in Dubai.
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“The PTI (Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf) founder expressed great sadness over losing the match against India,” Aleema told the media outside Adiala Jail Rawalpindi after meeting Imran.
Ms. Aleema said that the charismatic former cricketer, who led Pakistan to the 1992 World Cup title, also questioned the cricketing credentials of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi.
“Imran said cricket will be eventually destroyed when favourites are put in decision-making positions,” said Aleema, adding that the cricketer-turned-politician watched the match between the arch-foes.
Published – February 26, 2025 11:36 am IST
