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Wasim Akram shocked, PCB furious as ICC brutally ignores Pakistan in Champions Trophy ceremony

  • Wasim Akram expressed shock at the absence of any Pakistan Cricket Board officials during the Champions Trophy presentation ceremony, despite Pakistan hosting the event.
  • The Pakistan Cricket Board officials were absent from the presentation ceremony of the ICC Champions Trophy final, which Pakistan officially hosted, leading to outrage in the country.
  • This incident sparked outrage in Pakistan, prompting questions to the International Cricket Council about the lack of representation.
  • PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi thanked the team for successfully hosting the tournament, calling it a historic event for cricket fans worldwide.
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The HinduThe Hindu

Champions Trophy: The best team won, but Indian officials could have been more gracious

Whatever the political compulsions for not playing the Champions Trophy in Pakistan, it was churlish not to have the Pakistan Cricket Board or Tournament Director at the presentation ceremony in Dubai

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NDTVNDTV

Wasim Akram Loses Cool During Live Show Over Champions Trophy Ceremony Row

Wasim Akram admitted being stunned on failing to spot a single PCB official at the ICC Champions Trophy presentation ceremony.

·New Delhi, India
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News18 IndiaNews18 India

'A Historic Event For Cricket Fans Worldwide': PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi After Champions Trophy 2025

PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi thanked his team for hosting the ICC Champions Trophy. India won the final in Dubai, but no PCB officials attended, drawing criticism from Wasim Akram and Shoaib Akhtar.

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DawnDawn

Pakistan’s absence from Champions Trophy presentation ceremony raises eyebrows

Ex-cricketers Wasim Akram and Shoaib Akhtar question absence; reports suggest PCB will be taking up matter with ICC.

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Hindustan TimesHindustan Times

Wasim Akram shocked, PCB furious as ICC brutally ignores Pakistan in Champions Trophy ceremony

PCB did send an official for the closing ceremony in Dubai, but was brutally ignored by the ICC, leaving the Pakistani board furious.

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CT 2025 Final: Why Was No Pakistan Official on the Podium?

No Pakistan Official on the Podium: India won the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 by defeating New Zealand by four wickets in the final at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. However, the post-match presentation ceremony sparked controversy as no representative from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), the official hosts of the tournament, was present on the podium. This led to criticism from former cricketers and fans, questioning why Pakistan was …

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