Many Pakistani people are spreading the word that their country was intentionally left out during the Champion Trophy final report by the International Cricket Council (ICC) and they are right. Unfortunately, at the final award ceremony, the performance and skills of the Pakistani team and all the stars of the match were ignored. The dilemma started when the post-match ceremonies made it seem as if Pakistan was not so vital to the tournament, thereby beginning a close-fought vendetta on social media.

Champion Trophy final: Controversies Among The Fans

Pakistan, which was an important part of the championship, did not get as much recognition as some of them wanted. Fan of the ICC claim they didn’t give the Pakistani team enough props, even though they played a big part in the competition. Yes. The non-participation of the representatives of Pakistan in the closing ceremony of the match raised many questions, with a lot of people wondering if this was done on purpose or just a slight oversight.

Ex-cricketers and analysts have also voiced their thoughts on the matter. Some say that the ICC’s main effort was to award the winner and that the putting together of the event was already in the pocket. Others, on the other hand, point out that for every team that competed, particularly those in the final rounds, should have been given the proper honor.

The social media was crammed with reactions from the Pakistani fans to the extent that they are even with the ICC by hashtags and demanding clarifications. Many people mentioned these in their post, that feel that Pakistan has been separated from the international cricket world.

Although the ICC hasn’t openly addressed these comments, this happening yet again has brought to the surface the problem of equity in international cricket. The chatter over this controversy is so strong that it has made many Pakistanis feel disappointed.