Pakistani legend Rashid Latif criticized the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for organizing a meet and greet with players during the 2024 T20 World Cup. While other teams focus on training and studying pitch conditions, Pakistan’s team is attending rodeo shows and filming cowboy-themed promos in Dallas, Texas.
These activities have raised concerns, especially with their crucial opening match against co-hosts USA on June 6. The PCB’s decision to hold a meet-and-greet event in Dallas, charging a $25 entry fee, days before their first World Cup match, has drawn significant criticism from fans who believe the team should prioritize training and acclimatization.
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Fans, particularly legendary wicketkeeper Rashid Latif, expressed their displeasure. Latif tweeted his frustration, questioning the logic of meet-and-greet events and private dinners during the World Cup preparation. He highlighted that practice timings were altered for commercial dinners, urging the PCB to focus on cricket, suggesting that financial gains would follow success on the field.
Latif’s comments resonate with a broader sentiment among fans who are disillusioned with the PCB’s priorities, especially given the team’s recent performance.
