Waseem Akram on PCB Video of Cricket History Minus Imran Khan
Renowned Pakistani cricket legend Wasim Akram expressed his dismay on Wednesday over the Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) omission of cricketing icon Imran Khan from a video highlighting the national team's historic accomplishments since its inception in 1952.
The PCB has faced backlash over the past 48 hours, with many demanding the removal of the video due to its glaring exclusion of one of the sport's greatest figures.
"After enduring long flights and hours of travel before reaching Sri Lanka, I was profoundly shocked when I came across PCB's brief video recounting the history of Pakistan cricket, which conspicuously lacked the presence of the esteemed Imran Khan," Akram voiced his sentiment on the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter.
Akram, while acknowledging political differences, emphasized that Khan's invaluable contributions to cricket cannot be disregarded. He called for the video to be retracted and for the PCB to issue an apology for the oversight.
"Setting political disparities aside, Imran Khan remains a global cricket icon who transformed Pakistan into a formidable force during his era, providing us with direction. PCB should promptly remove the video and extend an apology," Akram urged.
Imran Khan, widely regarded as one of Pakistan's most accomplished captains, famously led the national team to its sole World Cup victory in 1992. He also played a pivotal role in nurturing cricketing legends such as Akram, Waqar Younis, and Moin Khan.
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