After Pakistan won the match and qualified for ICC CHAMPIONS Trophy the former cricketer and chief selector for Pakistan Cricket Board Aamer Sohail criticized Sarfraz Ahmed and said that there is nothing to be smug about, we all know how and why Pakistan won this match against Sri Lanka.
His comments sparked controversy which demoralized the national cricket team, many ex-cricketers and media personalities came forward to support Sarfraz Ahmed and the national cricket team.
Am shocked to learn about da comments made on Sarfraz today my request-2 all Pak-to support your team&back them up whether they win or lose.
— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) June 16, 2017
After criticism from all directions Aamer Sohail gave an explanation for his controversial comments which were widely publicized by Indian media to demotivate and pressurize the Pakistani team before final.
Aamir Sohail Criticizing Pakistan Cricket Team Captain @SarfarazA_54
Video Courtesy: @SAMAATV pic.twitter.com/go6xbg6y0V— Abdullah W Rajput (@AWRajput) June 16, 2017
Aamer Sohail is now saying that I was the first person who supported and recommended the appointment of Sarfraz Ahmed as captain.
He said that I criticized Sarfraz because he rejected to dedicate the win for Javed Miandad. I wanted to highlight that Javed Miandad is a great asset of Pakistan and we should never deny his role in the betterment of cricket in Pakistan