There’s significant public outcry and dissatisfaction among both internet users and former cricketers due to the exposure of a private WhatsApp conversation between Pakistan’s cricket captain, Babar Azam, and a senior official from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). Many view this incident as a violation of privacy and an ethical lapse.
This controversy escalated further when former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif claimed that PCB management was neglecting Babar Azam’s messages. During a TV interview, Rashid Latif stated that Babar had been attempting to reach top PCB officials for two days, but had received no responses.
The situation was also a topic of discussion on a news channel, where they displayed a screenshot of the alleged WhatsApp chat between the two parties. The contents of the chat seemed to contradict the previous statement that Babar was not attempting to contact the Chairman.
During a TV program, former Pakistan cricketer Azhar Ali raised a question to the reporter regarding whether they had obtained Babar Azam’s consent to disclose a private chat. The reporter responded that, as a journalist, consent wasn’t necessary, sparking outrage among many internet users who considered it unethical.
The show’s anchor, Waseem Badami, later issued an apology on behalf of the TV team. He explained that they had initially decided against airing the chat but changed their decision after viewing a video clip of the PCB chief that seemed to suggest permission. Badami acknowledged that it was a mistake to reveal a private conversation without consent and vowed not to repeat it.
However, it was pointed out that the PCB chief’s consent was irrelevant as he was not one of the participants in the private chat. People are eagerly awaiting an official statement from the PCB to gain more clarity on the situation.
