The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is reportedly considering into legal action against mainstream and digital media for making unsubstantiated private attacks on Pakistan gamers. Recently, the Men in Green have been closely criticized through fans for their bad overall performance in the 2024 T20 World Cup.
Despite being grouped with lower-ranked teams such as the USA, Ireland, and Canada, Babar Azam’s team failed to qualify for the Super 8s stage. Following the team’s elimination, media reports suggested that players were distracted due to bringing numerous family members to the USA.
Babar Azam allegedly traveled with his parents and brothers, while Mohammad Amir brought his personal trainer. A source indicated that players covered the expenses for their additional companions.
Notably, 60 hotel rooms were booked for the 15-man squad during their stay in the USA, which also sparked negative comments from fans about the players’ family members.
According to PTI, the PCB is considering filing a defamation case against digital media and journalists who depict players or their family members negatively without evidence. This action follows the recent passage of a new defamation law by the Punjab government in Pakistan.
Which Pakistan players brought their families to the USA for the 2024 T20 World Cup?
The Men in Green played all their group-stage matches in the United States. They faced India and Canada in New York, while Dallas and Florida hosted their games against the USA and Ireland, respectively.
Reports indicate that in addition to captain Babar Azam and fast bowler Mohammad Amir, other squad members, including Haris Rauf, Fakhar Zaman, and Shadab Khan, also had family members accompany them to the USA. Attention is now focused on the PCB and their forthcoming decision on this issue.
Reports imply that similarly to captain Babar Azam and fast bowler Mohammad Amir, rest squad members, which include Haris Rauf, Fakhar Zaman, and Shadab Khan, additionally had circle of relatives contributors accompany them to the USA. Attention is now targeted at the PCB and their upcoming decision on this difficulty.
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