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PCB Denies 'Internal Discord' In Pakistan Camp After Embarrassing Loss To Afghanistan

image-lo42t8o5Pakistan faced embarrassment through the hands of Afghanistan (AP Photo) 

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Monday (October 23) issued a strong statement to establish their denial on accusations of "internal discord" and animosity within the Pakistan team currently engaged with ICC World Cup 2023 playing duties. 

PCB brushed aside reports and speculations of a rift in the Babar Azam-led outfit as they approached their third consecutive loss in the ongoing tournament. With Pakistan going down heavily against arch-rivals India, Australia and now Afghanistan, there were talks of tension and individual clashes inside the change room. 

The cricket board, however, nullified all those allegations and stated that the atmosphere inside the team is perfectly cordial and relaxed even as Babar and the rest continue to face extensive heat and pressure for their successive losses. 

Pakistan were brought down to their knees by a spirited Afghanistan side in Chennai in what would be recalled as one of the most memorable upsets in World Cup history. The Asian giants were earlier exposed with their longstanding chinks and lack of proper quality and depth in either department by the mighty Indians and Aussies. 


PCB Issues Statement On Pakistan Team 

In a statement issued to bin the outside comments and reports accusing players of fledgling rifts inside the dressing room and sustaining a poor atmosphere that hurts the national side, the PCB said it has found no evidence to support such claims and that there is no "internal discord" for cricketers to deal with. 

"The Pakistan Cricket Board strongly denies recent speculations about any internal discord in the national cricket team currently participating in the ICC World Cup 2023," the board statement reads. 


"Contrary to rumours circulated by a certain section of the media, the PCB unequivocally assures that the team is cohesive and there is no evidence to support these unsubstantiated claims." 


"The PCB is disappointed by the dissemination of this false news and emphasises the importance of upholding journalistic ethics before spreading such allegations."

Pakistan stand on the brink of elimination now after winning just two of their first five matches and must secure victory in each of their remaining four games to keep the semifinal hopes alive. The 1992 champions next lock horns with South Africa in Chennai on Friday (October 27).