Former Pakistani wicketkeeper Rashid Latif, often associated with controversial claims and conspiracy theories, raised an assertion on a recent Saturday. He suggested that Zaka Ashraf, the head of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) management committee, was neglecting Babar Azam’s efforts to contact him through calls and text messages.
In stark contrast to Latif’s claim, official sources within the PCB promptly refuted these allegations. Board representatives expressed astonishment at Latif’s statement, firmly maintaining that Babar Azam had not attempted to reach out to Zaka Ashraf via calls or messages.
They pointed to a significant phone conversation between Babar and the PCB’s Chief Operating Officer, Salman Naseer, on the preceding Friday. During this conversation, Babar had supposedly expressed genuine appreciation to Zaka Ashraf for his role in resolving the central contract issue.
There Is No Strain Between Zaka Ashraf And Babar Azam- PCB Official
Furthermore, it was emphasized that any insinuation of Zaka Ashraf ignoring Babar’s attempts to communicate appeared perplexing. This was because both Babar Azam and Zaka Ashraf had previously engaged in a positive meeting in India. The officials highlighted that the positive interactions between the captain and the PCB chief negated any credibility of the claims that Babar was being overlooked.
The official sources worked diligently to clarify the situation, effectively dispelling the notion of a strained relationship between Babar Azam and Zaka Ashraf. The amicable interactions and appreciative sentiments expressed by Babar toward Ashraf following the contract resolution indicated a more harmonious rapport than the initial allegations suggested.
In conclusion, Rashid Latif’s assertion regarding Babar Azam’s purported attempts to contact Zaka Ashraf, as well as claims of neglect, was promptly contradicted by official PCB sources. Their response not only discredited Latif’s statement but also shed light on the positive and appreciative relationship between Babar Azam and the PCB management, reinforcing a sense of unity within the Pakistan cricketing fraternity.
Babar Azam is under a lot of scrutiny by the Pakistani media amidst Pakistan’s poor performance in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. The Men in Green have lost four out of their six matches. Pakistan is now gearing up to face Bangladesh on Tuesday at the Eden Gardens Stadium in Kolkata.
