Pakistan's ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 campaign is turning out to be bizarre both due to their on-field performance and their country's cricket board politics. While the Men In Green displayed a valiant effort against South Africa at the Chepauk in their last match, Pakistan could not seal a victory that pushed them to the verge of World Cup 2023 elimination. Now, the Pakistani cricket team has been jolted with new controversy as Babar Azam's WhatsApp chats have been leaked online.
Babar Azam's private chats surfaced on a famous Pakistani news channel without his consent. The Pakistani channel was discussing the Men In Green's World Cup 2023 campaign when Babar Azam's leaked WhatsApp chats became the center of controversy.
Babar Azam leaked WhatsApp chats decoded
Going by Babar Azam's private chats, the Pakistan Cricket Team skipper allegedly got a text from the PCB COO who seemed angry at the 29-year-old cricketer. The PCB COO allegedly asks Babar Azam, "Babar, there's also been this news circulating on TV and social media that you have been calling Chairman and he's not answering. Have you called him recently?"
Pakistani's skipper Babar Azam replies, "Salam salman bhai Ma ny to sir ko kol call nai ke"
The PCB COO then replied, "Ok"
Pakistani channel Ary News slammed for showing Babar Azam leaked chats
Pakistani channel Ary News was slammed when they showcased leaked Babar Azam private chats. In fact, one of the panelist Azhar Ali slammed the anchor for discussing it on national television without the consent of the Pakistani cricketer.