PCB Accused of Ignoring Match-Fixing Allegations Amid Pakistan's T20 World Cup Exit

Pakistan's disappointing exit from the T20 World Cup has sparked a flurry of speculation and conspiracy theories. Former captain Rashid Latif has pointed the finger at the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), alleging that it has failed to address match-fixing allegations.

Latif's comments come amid rumors of spot-fixing circulating on social media. He has criticized the PCB for its silence on the matter, despite its swift response to an incident involving pacer Haris Rauf.

Rauf was confronted by a man on the streets of Miami, Florida, who allegedly made derogatory remarks. Rauf reacted angrily and chased the man, but was restrained by bystanders. The PCB has threatened legal action against the man if he does not apologize.

Latif has questioned the PCB's priorities, suggesting that it is more concerned with protecting itself than investigating match-fixing allegations. He has also highlighted the financial losses incurred by broadcasters due to Pakistan's early elimination.

"Pakistan's exclusion from the World Cup has caused the biggest loss to our electronic media," Latif wrote. "Those who have the broadcast rights to show the match are expected to lose 30% to 35%. The ratings of the channels are also surprisingly low."

Pakistan's poor performance in the ODI World Cup 2023 and the 2024 T20 World Cup has raised questions about the leadership of Babar Azam. The team's unexpected loss to debutants USA and subsequent defeat to India proved to be their undoing.

Despite winning their last two encounters, Pakistan's fate was sealed by their earlier losses. The team's exit has sparked a wave of criticism and calls for accountability.

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