It isn’t just about what Scyld Berry said. Even before the series started, the Telegraph called Pakistan a “basket case.” Do you think that is fair?
They seem to be using the Pakistan team as a punching bag, despite England being only marginally ahead of Pakistan in the WTC standings.
Criticism is fair but you don’t have to be so condescending towards others. Their headlines, words, choice of images has been very belittling towards Pakistan.
Can you imagine any other country being okay with being called a “basket case”?
Michael Atherton said, "Nass and I were among 21 former captains who sent a second letter yesterday, a humanitarian appeal for Imran Khan to get the requisite level of treatment. But I suppose the basic theme was the way the state has tried to airbrush Imran almost out of existence, which is increasingly difficult to do in a social media age." (Sky Sports)
BREAKING NEWS: 22 Former international cricket captains have once again written a letter to Pakistan PM over the treatment for Imran Khan. They first wrote a similar letter in February and this one comes after Pak allegedly didn’t completely comply with SC directions.
They have laid down 3 demands:
1. That the medical board directed by the Supreme Court — including Mr Khan's own doctors — be permitted to complete a full and independent assessment of his health, particularly the reported loss of vision in his right eye.
2. That the weekly family visits reinstated by the Court be honoured without interruption or administrative delay.
3. That whatever the outcome of that medical assessment, the treatment recommended by it be provided without delay.
Three Indians - Kapil Dev, Sunil Gavaskar and Dilip Vengsarkar are among the 22 former captains.
#ImranKhan
The claim that this is the worst Pakistan team in 50 years comes from a writer who recently wrote about the lack of crowds in Tests in the Caribbean, arguing that people don’t have the time to attend them. And then in the same article, he advocated for five-match Test series.
That’s the level intelligence behind this opinion. Sadly, some Pakistanis have joined the chorus simply because the criticism appeared in the “foreign” media.
Some of the opinions have been far too condescending towards Pakistan.
A guy with the WORST batting technique shouldn’t even be in the Test team, yet he is Pakistan’s standby Test captain. ❌
A guy who shouldn’t even play a single T20I has captained Pakistan in the T20 World Cup and Asia Cup. ❌
PCB was dreaming of winning the T20 Asia Cup and World Cup with him, and now they think he can win you a Test match in England? 🤦🏻♂️
PCB = PAKISTAN CIRCUS BOARD
Supreme Court Orders Imran Khan’s Transfer to Shifa International Hospital
Key directions issued by the court:
• Shifa International Hospital will constitute a medical board, including an eye specialist and a cardiologist.
• Imran Khan’s sister, Dr. Uzma Khan, will be allowed to accompany him to the hospital.
• His medical reports will not be shared with the media by his lawyers, party members, or family.
• Hospital expenses will be borne by the party/family.
• If the government believes the court’s order is being misused, it may approach the same bench.
• The case will be treated as part-heard and has been adjourned until September 16, 2026.
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Even if he stayed, the midfield still needed rebuilding because we could no longer rely on him to be available consistently.
🚨 For those who don’t know, Manchester City signed Rodri for £60M back in 2019. 🔵🇪🇸
He leaves seven years later having won the Premier League four times, the Champions League, the FA Cup twice, the League Cup three times, the Community Shield, Club World Cup AND the Ballon d’Or. 🏆
Now he joins Barcelona for £52M + £8M in add-ons.
Incredible player. Incredible era. Brilliant business all round. 👏
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