‘Ise bolte hain doglapanti’ – Fans react as Former PCB chief Ramiz Raja spotted doing commentary for Indian channel in World Cup warm-up matches

Multiple teams who are participating in the upcoming ODI World Cup, have started playing their warm-up matches. One of the favourites teams of the tournament Pakistan are also playing their warm-up game against New Zealand in Hyderabad before their first match of the tournament against Netherlands on October 6.

Meanwhile, former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Ramiz Raja has been spotted in the commentary box during the World Cup warm-up matches, but what has raised eyebrows is the fact that he was working for an Indian broadcasting channel. This development has triggered a wave of criticism and accusations of double standards from cricket fans and pundits alike.

During his tenure as PCB chief, Ramiz Raja had made headlines by stating that Pakistan would not travel to India for the ODI World Cup. However, the current scenario paints a completely different picture, as Pakistan’s team are not only in India but also actively participating in the tournament. Ramiz’s presence as a commentator for an Indian channel has given rise to questions about his consistency in stance and statements.

Ramiz Raja got brutally trolled on social media

Cricket fans and social media users have not been shy in expressing their views, with many labelling Ramiz’s actions as contradictory and hypocritical. The apparent change in position from one of defiance to active participation has left fans puzzled and irked.

It remains to be seen how Ramiz Raja addresses these accusations of double standards and whether he provides any clarification regarding his current role as a commentator for an Indian channel while Pakistan competes in the ODI World Cup on Indian soil. Regardless, this controversy has certainly added an intriguing layer to the ongoing cricket spectacle.

Ramiz earlier said that he won’t be sending the Pakistan cricket team to India due to security reasons. However, the Men in Green arrived in India on September 27 and received a warm welcome at the Hyderabad airport.

Here’s how fans reacted: