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[Saba Sports News] Former Pakistan wicketkeeper Rashid Latif has made a shocking revelation, stating that players have gone unpaid for the past five months. Recent reports of a lack of camaraderie among team members raised concerns, leading the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to issue an official statement denying these speculations. However, a recent report from a Pakistani media source suggests that players remain disheartened by the board’s insufficient support over the last 15 days.
Latif disclosed that Pakistan players are in an unsettling situation as their central contracts, initially agreed upon after a prolonged standoff with the PCB, are now under reconsideration. Players are unhappy with the board’s inability to shield them from criticism and are disappointed by the board’s official statements. Latif’s revelations have exacerbated the ongoing turmoil within the cricketing community.
Babar Azam, the Pakistan captain, has been attempting to contact PCB officials, including chairman Zaka Ashraf, since Wednesday, but his messages have gone unanswered. This frustration stems from the fact that players have not received their salaries for the past five months. Importantly, the statement indicates that any potential change in captaincy will be considered after the World Cup, undermining Babar’s leadership position.
“In the Pakistani media, there are many things happening. Perhaps some of it is false news. I will provide you with the true news that was being withheld. Babar Azam has been trying to contact the chairman for the past two days, but they are not responding. He is messaging Salman Naseer (Chief Operating Officer), and he is messaging Usman Walha (Director of International Cricket),” Latif added.