On the occasion of the closing ceremony for the Champions Trophy presentation, Kamran Akmal addressed the recent criticism that has been directed at Pakistan, namely the absence of a representative from the nation that is hosting the tournament.

A statement issued by the Indian cricket team following their victory in the Champions Trophy represented the opinion of the International Cricket Council (ICC) that Pakistan was not deserving of being present at the event.

Kamran Akmal, a former wicketkeeper and batsman, has provided his thoughts on the issue that has arisen as a result of Pakistan’s decision to not send a representative to the Champions Trophy presentation-giving event. The reason that Pakistan did not have a minister was because, according to him, the country did not “deserve” to be a member of the organization. Despite India’s victory against New Zealand in the Champions Trophy presentation on Sunday, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is dissatisfied with the International Cricket Council (ICC) for sending an official who did not attend the prize-giving ceremony in the country that was hosting the tournament.

In Dubai, he was accompanied by Sumair Ahmad Syed, who is not only the chief executive officer of PCB but also the director of competition for the organization.  Mohsin Naqvi, the chairman of the PCB, was unable to attend the ceremony because of his illness; consequently, Sumair spoke on behalf of the nation that was hosting the proceedings. Unfortunately, he did not take part in the public event in any way, shape, or form when it was held.

As far as Kamran is concerned, the Pakistani official was not present at the event. In his statement, he stated that Pakistan did not request a designated ambassador. He emphasized that if cricket in the country is to regain the grandeur it once possessed, it must undergo significant development.
“The ICC compelled us to introspect.” Sumair, the person who was responsible for the conflict, was there at this point in time. Taking into consideration the fact that he was free, what was the reason for his absence from the event? Kamran acknowledged in a video uploaded on YouTube that the Minow teams had brought to light our shortcomings, despite the fact that we were not adequate in cricket.

The fact that Pakistan was the host of the event was not brought up by anyone. If we continue to play cricket in this manner, people may begin to treat us in an unjust manner. Kamran underlined that if you play for the sole purpose of gaining your own benefit, no one will admire or appreciate you.

It has been mentioned in recent press articles that are relevant to the incident that the PCB has requested that the International Criminal Court (ICC) provide a written clarification regarding the facts that led up to the incident.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) did not inform the International Cricket Council (ICC) of Sumair’s acceptance of Naqvi’s responsibilities, as this information was revealed by ESPNcricinfo.  Nevertheless, the Pakistani board maintains that the International Criminal Court (ICC) should have informed them of Naqvi’s nomination rather than failing to do so.