Pakistan's failure to secure a spot in the semi-finals of the ODI World Cup has left their supporters deeply disappointed. The team, having played in familiar conditions, was expected to perform well and contend for the trophy. However, they struggled in key matches, ultimately finishing fifth in the points table.
This outcome has sparked a wave of criticism from various quarters, including numerous former cricketers. Some have even suggested that Babar Azam, the team's captain, should consider stepping down from his leadership role in light of the team's performance.
Adding to the controversy, former Pakistani cricketer Abdul Razzaq made headlines for his comments during a discussion about the team's performance. In a viral video, Razzaq made derogatory remarks involving renowned Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai while discussing the team's motives. His comments were not well-received, causing a stir among netizens.
"I'm talking about their (PCB's) intention here. I knew when I was playing that my captain Younis Khan's intentions were good. I took confidence and courage from that and thanks to Allah I could deliver for Pakistan cricket," said Razzaq.
"Right now a lot of talk here is surrounded around the Pakistan team and the players' performances in the World Cup. I think we do not have the intention to polish and develop the players," said Razzaq in an event that included members of Pakistan's 2009 T20 World Cup-winning team like Shahid Afridi, Younis Khan, Mishbah Ul-Haq, Umar Gul, Saeed Ajmal, Shoaib Malik and Kamral Akmal on stage.
"If you think that I will get married to Aishwarya (Rai) and then have beautiful kids, then that can never happen. So you have to correct your intentions first," he added.
During the conversation, other former cricketers, Umar Gul and Shahid Afridi, were also present. Their reactions, which included laughter and clapping, further exacerbated the situation, leading to increased frustration and anger among the Indian audience.
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