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'I Was Benched For 40 Matches': Young Pakistan Cricketer Shahzaib Bhatti Quits, Alleges 'Politics And Corruption' In PCB
24htopnews | March 10, 2026 1:07 PM CST

Bhatti shared a post on social media and said that he had been left out of the team for almost 40 consecutive matches after playing a key role in the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy 2024-25 final.

Islamabad, March 9: In a shameful incident for Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), a 24-year-old cricketer from Sialkot announced that he is leaving Pakistan cricket, accusing the country's domestic system of corruption and politics. The cricketer identified as Shahzaib Bhatti said he made the decision after being repeatedly ignored despite helping his team win an important domestic title.

'I Was Benched For 40 Matches'

Bhatti shared a post on social media and said that he had been left out of the team for almost 40 consecutive matches after playing a key role in the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy 2024-25 final. In that match, he scored an unbeaten 32 runs to help the Sialkot Region cricket team secure a dramatic one wicket win over the Peshawar Region cricket team.

Bhatti said his dream was to represent Pakistan but claimed that politics, corruption and poor structure in the domestic system had ruined his career.


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