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| Imran Khan included in PCB video, Wasim Akram missing: 'Khan Sahib updated software from Attock Jail' |
After several days of criticism on social media, last night the Pakistan Cricket Board released a new video made regarding the history of cricket in the country, in which former captain Imran Khan has finally been included.
However, this time the famous fast bowler Wasim Akram was not seen in this video, who is undoubtedly one of the best cricketers in the world and the best left-arm fast bowler.
It should be noted that Wasim Akram has taken 414 and 502 wickets for Pakistan in Test and ODI matches respectively and he is the highest wicket-taker for Pakistan in these formats.
PCB has faced severe criticism from cricketers, journalists, and fans from all over the world for the absence of Imran Khan in the video released on August 14 this week, after which a new video promo has been released. It is said to be part of a promotional campaign ahead of the 2023 Cricket World Cup in India.
While sharing the video, PCB wrote, "Earlier the posted video was shortened due to its duration which left out some important clips, but now it has been corrected and This is the full version of the video.'
Shared by PCB on social media on August 14, a glimpse of Pakistan cricket's memorable moments was shown. Apart from Imran Khan's absence, the video did not mention the victories of the women's cricket team, nor did it talk about Pakistan's number-one ranking in Tests.
It was severely criticized by former captain Wasim Akram, but apart from him, many cricketers also criticized it. A glimpse of Wasim Akram could be seen in the previous promo video, but in this video, he is completely ignored.
In the new promo, not only the 92 World Cup-winning captain Imran Khan can be seen lifting the trophy, but there is also another picture of him in the 92 World Cup.
Similarly, this time the Pakistan Women's team's victory in the Asian Games and all-rounder Nida Dar's record of becoming the first Pakistani player to take 100 wickets in T20 matches have also been added. This time in the video, Misbah-ul-Haq can also be seen receiving the test ball.
After heavy criticism on social media, social media users were very happy with PCB's inclusion of Imran Khan, the women's cricket team, and other important moments.
However, most of the users were seen making mistakes in this video as well. One user wrote that 'It is Imran Khan's power that he has updated the software even sitting in Attock Jail.' .'
A user Jasir Shehbaz posted a poem mocking PCB: 'Shouk te nahi se loan shun keeta.'
Apart from this, some people have pointed out mistakes in the PCB video. One user wrote that Wasim Akram was completely ignored in the video and the picture used of Hanif Muhammad is not from the match in which he scored 337.
One user accused PCB of a short version of the video as an excuse for the absence of important clips, saying that it is ridiculous and that PCB is a verified account that uploads long videos. can go
Some users said that the PCB had come to its senses after being ridiculed internationally.
Indian journalist Vikrant Gupta tweeted that 'PCB finally got the idea of who he is who captained the team that won the 92 World Cup.'