{"id":459447,"date":"2025-02-04T00:36:55","date_gmt":"2025-02-03T19:36:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/?p=459447"},"modified":"2025-02-04T00:36:55","modified_gmt":"2025-02-03T19:36:55","slug":"wasim-akram-denies-criticising-mohsin-naqvi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/wasim-akram-denies-criticising-mohsin-naqvi\/","title":{"rendered":"Wasim Akram denies criticising Mohsin Naqvi"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\u2018Enough is enough\u2019<br \/>\nThe selection of the Champions Trophy squad sparked widespread debate, with certain inclusions raising eyebrows<br \/>\n lahore<br \/>\nFormer Pakistani left-arm pacer Wasim Akram has strongly denied allegations that he criticised the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi.<br \/>\nIn a response on X (formerly Twitter), Akram stated: \u201cFake news regarding Mr Naqvi. Stop lying. Enough is enough, and please don\u2019t believe these muppets.\u201d<br \/>\nHis comment came after reports surfaced that Akram had questioned the inclusion of all-rounder Faheem Ashraf in the ICC Champions Trophy squad.<br \/>\nThe selection of the Pakistan Champions Trophy squad has sparked widespread debate, with certain inclusions raising eyebrows.<br \/>\nIn particular, the inclusion of Faheem Ashraf, Khushdil Shah, and Tayyab Tahir, replacing Aamer Jamal and Irfan Khan Niazi, has divided opinions among fans and cricket analysts.<br \/>\nAs Pakistan prepares for its Champions Trophy opener against New Zealand on 19 February, the focus now shifts to the team\u2019s performance. 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