Zaka Ashraf, Chairperson of the Pakistan Cricket Board Management Committee, sparked controversy with remarks hinting at India being an “enemy country” in a viral video. His comments came as the Pakistan cricket team headed to India for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. Ashraf’s statement drew criticism from both Indian and Pakistani fans, despite the warm reception in India. Some denounced him as a political figure unfit for his position. Pakistan’s warm-up matches in Hyderabad precede their World Cup campaign, which begins on October 6 against the Netherlands. The incident has added tension to cricketing relations between the two countries.
