‘Being good-looking....’: Ignored Pakistan star makes bizarre claim on getting targeted by senior players

Former Pakistan cricket team batsman Ahmed Shehzad has recently made a surprising claim, stating that his career has faced numerous challenges due to his appearance. Shehzad, who was part of the Pakistan squad that won the T20 World Cup in 2009 and the Champions Trophy in 2017, has not played for the national team since 2019. 

In a recent interview, he mentioned that he felt he was often singled out during his career because of his looks. He added that in Pakistan cricket, players who are deemed attractive and have a strong sense of style tend to be targeted.

“Being good-looking has caused me a lot of problems. In our field, if you look good, know how to dress, and speak well, some people start to resent you," he said.

“I've been a target within the Pakistani team for this. I'm not defending myself here, but there are others who have also faced this. If your fan following grows and people appreciate you, it's hard for some senior players to accept."

“We come from small areas. I lived in Anarkali, Lahore, and when I gained recognition, I worked on grooming myself and improving my personality. But this has also caused significant problems within Pakistan," he added.

Meanwhile, Rashid Latif, the former wicketkeeper for Pakistan, has stressed the need for the team to adopt a more aggressive approach in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy. This tournament is significant as it marks the first time in 28 years that Pakistan is hosting an ICC event, the last being the 1996 World Cup. However, it's important to note that out of the eight teams in the competition, only seven will be playing in Pakistan, with India scheduled to play all their matches in Dubai.

As the defending champions, Pakistan aims to recreate their triumph from the 2017 tournament, where they defeated India in the final. Latif believes that the team's success will hinge on their preparation and focus, rather than worrying about India's absence from the matches held in Pakistan.

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