Former chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board Khalid Mahmood has demanded the withdrawal of the video launched by the PCB on Independence Day for ignoring Imran Khan’s contribution to the sport within the nation.
The PCB launched the video to pay tribute to former greats who performed a job in shaping the historical past of the sport in Pakistan.
However the board has are available in for extreme backlash and criticism for the video which doesn’t point out or characteristic any snippet or image of former captain, Imran who led Pakistan to the 1992 World Cup triumph.
“This video have to be withdrawn by the PCB instantly and launched once more with correct point out of Imran’s contribution to Pakistan cricket,” Mahmood advised the “Aaj” channel.
Mahmood mentioned it was a farce that when the ICC launched the World Cup promo video and did not acknowledge Babar Azam correctly, everybody had raised a noise about it.
“We must always first take a look at ourselves as to what we’re doing with our personal heroes then criticise others,” Mahmood, who has held a number of vital positions within the board, mentioned.
“You might have numerous variations of opinion with Imran Khan as a politician or what occurred throughout his authorities tenure when he was the Prime Minister. However that doesn’t imply you possibly can ignore his function in bringing so many laurels to Pakistan as a participant and captain.”
Mahmood mentioned it was unlucky that in Pakistan at present every part is being checked out politically and even sports activities isn’t being spared.
“This incident simply exhibits that the folks operating the board aren’t able to doing it correctly and are politically motivated.”
He mentioned Imran performed an enormous function in profitable the World Cup and on quite a few different events has introduced delight and respect for Pakistan cricket.
“How will you ignore his contribution, no matter his politics is likely to be. I strongly condemn this video and I’m actually offended at how this has been allowed to occur.”
