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Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif has made a sensational declare relating to the nationwide cricket group of the Nineties. The ex-wicketkeeper batter, who went on to play over 200 worldwide matches for Pakistan, claimed that “match-fixing was at its peak” through the Nineties. Notably, Rashid performed for the nation from 1992 to 2003. He added that he’ll reveal every part associated to match-fixing it intimately in his upcoming guide. Earlier, Latif had additionally stated that gamers of that interval must be refrained from Pakistan cricket.
“I have started writing a book. Match-fixing was at its peak in the ’90s. I will expose everything – how fixing happened and who was involved,” stated Latif as quoted by The Present PK.
“I will disclose what went on in ’90s cricket and also reveal which former captain submitted a presidential pardon request,” he added.
Days in the past, the ex-captain had urged the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to maintain the 1992 World Cup-winning group away from the administration. On being requested about Pakistan’s lack of ability to win ICC titles persistently, Latif got here up with a cheeky suggestion that the gamers who performed within the ’90s must be refrained from the group, in addition to the administration. Latif’s remarks had come amid criticism of the Mohammad Rizwan-led group after their early exit from the Champions Trophy.
The Pakistan cricket group completed its marketing campaign on the Champions Trophy 2025 on an embarrassing notice. Whereas the facet did not win first two of its matches in opposition to New Zealand and India, it shared factors with Bangladesh in its ultimate recreation of the match. The eventual end result noticed Mohammad Rizwan and co. end on the backside spot within the Group A desk with one level and a web run fee (NRR) of -1.087. The poor efficiency additionally noticed Pakistan end on the second-last place among the many eight groups that competed.
It was a shameful end for Pakistan, who weren’t solely the defending champions but in addition the hosts for the match. Pakistan turned the defending champions with worst-ever end within the occasion historical past. They surpassed Australia’s earlier document of 1 level and -0.680 NRR that had come within the 2013 Champions Trophy.
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