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‘Public ke saamne yeh dikhate ho...': Former Pakistan cricketer exposes Indian players' double standard after WCL boycott
Former Pakistan pacer has slammed Indian players like Yuvraj Singh, Harbhajan Singh, and Shikhar Dhawan for double standards after the India Champions vs Pakistan Champions clash was cancelled in the World Championship of Legends (WCL) due to public outrage over political tensions. read more Former Pakistan pacer Abdur Rauf Khan has slammed Indian players for what he believes are double standards after the India Champions vs Pakistan Champions match was cancelled in the World Championship of Legends (WCL) in Birmingham on Sunday. The much-anticipated clash was scrapped following social media outrage and Indian players pulling out of the contest due to rising tensions between India and Pakistan after the recent Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor. But Rauf criticised the behaviour of some Indian players, including Yuvraj Singh, Harbhajan Singh, and Shikhar Dhawan. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Also Read: 'My heart was shattered and I was on verge of tears': Harbhajan Singh reveals heartbreaking words from Sreesanth's daughter on IPL slapgate Rauf slams Indian players These players initially had no problems playing Pakistan in the WCL 2025, but as soon as a section of the public started criticising them, their stance changed. As a result, the organisers had to cancel the Indo-Pak clash. 'Public ke saamne yeh dikhate ho ki hum nahi khelenge, aur saath mein ghumoge and shopping karoge, yeh unfair hai [You show the public that you won't play each other, but behind the scenes you travel Shahid Afridi and Yuvraj Singh together and go shopping - that's unfair],' Abdur Rauf Khan was quoted as saying in the Times of India. 'They hang around together, eat together, party together then when it comes to playing a match, why do they portray a different picture in front of the public? It's not just Pakistani players - even Indian players feel it. We've played together, shared dressing rooms, eaten together, gone shopping on tours, stayed in each other's hotel rooms - we're friends off the field. To then portray such a hard divide to the public like 'we won't play them' - that creates unnecessary hype,' Rauf said. 'Behind the scenes, the reality is very different. The fans, who come with so much excitement and emotion, are left disappointed. It's not a good look for cricket. We owe better to the game and its fans,' he added. Also Read: Rauf urges ICC to intervene India-Pakistan ties have been strained since the terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir in April. After the attack was confirmed to have come from Pakistani soil, India launched an operation to target terror camps inside Pakistan. Since then, there have been calls to boycott Pakistan across all sectors, including sports. Former India opener Shikhar Dhawan was the first to publicly announce that he would not play against Pakistan Champions in the WCL, citing the current situation. The sponsors also pulled out due to pressure from the public and the match had to be called off. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD 'My consistent view has been to keep politics and cricket separate. A year or two of tension may halt cricket, but once relations normalize, matches resume anyway. So why stop in the first place?… So yes, both governments should sit down and sign an agreement that cricket and sports will continue regardless of external conditions. Political tensions may come and go, but sports should not suffer,' Rauf said. 'You can't permanently shut this down. Tensions might last for a year or two, but ultimately the countries reconnect. So why halt sports in the first place?… That's why I believe there should be a clear framework or agreement ensuring continuity. Political issues will persist due to geographical realities - but let sports breathe. Let it flourish,' he added. 'The issues between India and Pakistan have been long-standing. Sometimes they escalate, sometimes relations improve. When relations are good, cricket resumes. When tensions rise, everything is shut down. Unfortunately, the fans are the ones who suffer the most… I believe there should be a formal agreement that regardless of political tensions, ICC-sanctioned events or bilateral tournaments should continue uninterrupted,' Rauf concluded. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD
News18
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Rauf Slams India-PAK For WCL Boycott: 'Saath Shopping, Par Public Ke Saamne...'
Last Updated: Ex-cricketer Abdur Rauf criticized Indian and Pakistani veterans for canceling the 2025 Legends World Championship, accusing them of public division but private mingling. Former Pakistan international Abdur Rauf has made a scathing attack on veterans from India and Pakistan whose decisions led to the World Championship of Legends (WCL) 2025 match, scheduled for Sunday, getting called off. He alleged that the players from the two teams roam, mingle, and even go shopping together, but portray a different image of division and pride in front of the public. India and Pakistan were scheduled to play the game on Sunday evening. However, after backlash from players like Harbhajan Singh, Shikhar Dhawan, and Yuvraj Singh, who were strongly pro-India and anti-Pakistan after the Pahalgam terror attacks, they started to withdraw from the game one by one. WCL eventually announced canceling the game, saying they assumed normalcy and unknowingly hurt the sentiments of those involved. 'Public ke saamne yeh dikhate ho ki hum nahi khelenge, aur saath mein ghumoge and shopping karoge, yeh unfair hai [You show the public that you won't play each other, but behind the scenes you travel together and go shopping — that's unfair]," Rauf said, as quoted by The Times of India. 'They hang around together, eat together, party together — then when it comes to playing a match, why do they portray a different picture in front of the public?" Rauf asked. 'It's not just Pakistani players — even Indian players feel it. We've played together, shared dressing rooms, eaten together, gone shopping on tours, stayed in each other's hotel rooms — we're friends off the field. To then portray such a hard divide to the public — like 'we won't play them' — that creates unnecessary hype," he added. 'Behind the scenes, the reality is very different. The fans, who come with so much excitement and emotion, are left disappointed. It's not a good look for cricket. We owe better to the game and its fans," Rauf said. WCL is a private league, co-owned by Bollywood actor Ajay Devgan. It doesn't come under the BCCI's ambit. But while the board bars Pakistani players from IPL and is against bilateral cricket with the neighbor, it's also under pressure regarding the Asia Cup and ICC World Cup matches between the countries later this year. view comments First Published: July 20, 2025, 17:39 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Saath ghoomna theek hai, par match nahi?': Ex-Pakistan pacer after India vs Pakistan called off in WCL
Shahid Afridi and Yuvraj Singh NEW DELHI: "Public ke saamne yeh dikhate ho ki hum nahi khelenge, aur saath mein ghumoge and shopping karoge, yeh unfair hai [You show the public that you won't play each other, but behind the scenes you travel together and go shopping — that's unfair]," former Pakistan pacer Abdur Rauf Khan said scathingly after the India Champions vs Pakistan Champions clash was cancelled in the World Championship of Legends (WCL) in Birmingham on Sunday. The match was scrapped after social media furore and eventually players pulling out for the contest. Those on social media questioned the hypocrisy of the players for changing tune less than two months after cross-border tensions between India and Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor. Rauf didn't hold back in his criticism of Indian players like Yuvraj Singh , Harbhajan Singh , Shikhar Dhawan , questioning their public stance versus their off-field camaraderie. India camp hit by more injuries, Playing XI TENSION before Manchester Test vs England 'They hang around together, eat together, party together — then when it comes to playing a match, why do they portray a different picture in front of the public?' Rauf asked. "It's not just Pakistani players — even Indian players feel it. We've played together, shared dressing rooms, eaten together, gone shopping on tours, stayed in each other's hotel rooms — we're friends off the field. To then portray such a hard divide to the public — like 'we won't play them' — that creates unnecessary hype," Rauf said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like This Could Be the Best Time to Trade Gold in 5 Years IC Markets Learn More Undo "Behind the scenes, the reality is very different. The fans, who come with so much excitement and emotion, are left disappointed. It's not a good look for cricket. We owe better to the game and its fans," he added. India-Pakistan sporting relations had hit a roadblock due to the fallout from the April attack in Pahalgam. Shikhar Dhawan was the first to make his stance public. He posted a screenshot on X stating: "This is to formally reiterate that Mr Shikhar Dhawan will not be participating in any matches against the Pakistan team in the upcoming WCL League... In view of our current geopolitical situation and prevailing tensions between India and Pakistan, Mr Dhawan and his team have taken this position after due consideration..." Rauf, who represented Pakistan in 3 Tests, 4 ODIs and 1 T20I, appealed for politics to be kept out of cricket. "My consistent view has been — keep politics and cricket separate. A year or two of tension may halt cricket, but once relations normalize, matches resume anyway. So why stop in the first place?... So yes, both governments should sit down and sign an agreement that cricket and sports will continue regardless of external conditions. Political tensions may come and go, but sports should not suffer," he said. "You can't permanently shut this down. Tensions might last for a year or two, but ultimately the countries reconnect. So why halt sports in the first place?... That's why I believe there should be a clear framework or agreement ensuring continuity. Political issues will persist due to geographical realities — but let sports breathe. Let it flourish," he added. "The issues between India and Pakistan have been long-standing. Sometimes they escalate, sometimes relations improve. When relations are good, cricket resumes. When tensions rise, everything is shut down. Unfortunately, the fans are the ones who suffer the most... I believe there should be a formal agreement that regardless of political tensions, ICC-sanctioned events or bilateral tournaments should continue uninterrupted," Rauf concluded. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Express Tribune
14-07-2025
- Sport
- Express Tribune
Haris Rauf likely to be fit for WI tour
Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf will undergo rehabilitation at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) after suffering a hamstring injury during the ongoing Major League Cricket (MLC) 2025 while representing the San Francisco Unicorns. According to reports, Rauf is expected to begin his rehab in the coming week. He was not included in Pakistan's squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Bangladesh, scheduled to begin on July 20 in Dhaka. The rehabilitation process is expected to take approximately 10 to 12 days. If the right-arm pacer regains full fitness in time, he will be considered for selection for Pakistan's white-ball tour of the West Indies, scheduled for next month. Rauf has been a standout performer in MLC 2025, currently ranking as the second-highest wicket-taker with 17 wickets in eight matches at an economy rate of 9.08. On Tuesday, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced a 15-member squad for the T20I series against Bangladesh. All-rounder Agha Salman will continue to captain the side, while vice-captain Shadab Khan and Haris Rauf were both ruled out due to injuries. Shadab recently underwent successful shoulder surgery in the UK. The procedure was performed on his right shoulder, which had been bothering him for some time. Meanwhile, Cricket West Indies (CWI) has opened ticket sales for the upcoming white-ball series against Pakistan. The T20I series will begin on July 31 at the Broward County Stadium in Lauderhill, Florida, with the remaining two matches scheduled for August 2 and 3. This will be followed by a three-match ODI series in Trinidad, with matches scheduled for August 8, 10, and 12. The PCB had earlier proposed converting the ODI series into T20Is to provide more preparation for Pakistan in the shortest format ahead of the 2025 ACC Men's Asia Cup and the 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup, both of which will be played in the T20 format. However, despite ongoing discussions, CWI is reportedly inclined to stick with the originally agreed tour itinerary. While no official response has been issued yet, sources suggest the West Indies board is firm on retaining the current schedule, which includes both the T20I and ODI series. Pakistan squad for Bangladesh T20I series: Salman Ali Agha (captain), Abrar Ahmed, Ahmed Daniyal, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Hassan Nawaz, Hussain Talat, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Haris (wk), Mohammad Nawaz, Sahibzada Farhan (wk), Saim Ayub, Salman Mirza and Sufyan Moqim. Earlier, Pakistan's T20I captain, Salman Ali Agha, recently opened up in a candid interview with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), offering insights into his teammates' personalities and his own unique talents. Since taking on the T20I captaincy earlier this year, Agha has proven to be not only a leader on the field but also someone with a sense of humour off it. When asked to imagine his teammates in film roles, Agha had plenty of playful ideas. He placed Pakistan's top batter, Babar Azam, in the lead as the hero, while fast bowler Haris Rauf, with his fiery on-field persona, would fit the role of a villain. Agha also gave pacer Hasan Ali the title of the team's comedian and suggested Abdullah Shafique would be best suited for the role of a love-struck character. As for Fakhar Zaman, Agha cheekily cast him as a singer and said he would cast Zaman in a 'musical' role. Agha didn't stop there; he reflected on his own life choices, joking that if he weren't a cricketer, he would have likely been a businessman. He also revealed that, given a magical ability, he would erase social media platforms.
Express Tribune
13-07-2025
- Business
- Express Tribune
Anti-hoarding push puts brakes on runaway sugar price
Mounting pressure from industry stakeholders and calls for a crackdown on hoarding have brought a halt to the recent surge in sugar prices, with both retail and wholesale rates showing signs of decline. According to Abdul Rauf Ibrahim, Chairman of the Wholesale Grocers Association, the retail price of sugar has dropped from Rs200 to Rs195/kg in recent days. Similarly, the wholesale price has fallen from Rs185 to a range of Rs178-180/kg. Rauf attributed the price correction to growing scrutiny over speculative hoarding. He claimed that around 2.6 million tons of sugar are currently being held back from the market for profiteering and smuggling. Rauf also cautioned against proposed sugar imports, saying that domestic production is sufficient to meet local demand. He warned that importing sugar at this stage would be economically detrimental, potentially costing the country more than $265 million in foreign exchange at a time of severe fiscal strain.
