Pakistan cricket is on the brink of collapse. After a crushing T20 defeat to South Africa, star batter Babar Azam faced brutal trolling online. But the real storm is brewing off the field. The PCB, led by Mohsin Naqvi, has scrapped Category A from central contracts, triggering outrage among players. Former captain Mohammad Rizwan has refused to sign his contract in protest, exposing the widening rift between players and management. As Mike Hesson’s coaching era faces heat, the dressing room is divided, egos are clashing, and the nation’s cricketing pride is in crisis. Has Pakistan cricket officially hit rock bottom, or can it recover before it’s too late? Rupha Ramani with details.
Also on the show, Brazilian superstar Vinicius Junior has reportedly threatened to leave Real Madrid. This was after the footballer clashed with manager Xabi Alonso during the El Clasico. Not the first time his anger issues have surfaced. Is the footballer failing to be a team player and focusing only on personal glory? And American athletes are concerned about the 2026 Winter Olympics. The U.S. players feel America's current image post the tariff war is likely to hurt their image in the sporting world. With the LA Dodgers being booed in Canada during the World Series, the threats look real. Is Trump's governance impacting their own athletes? First Sports | Rupha Ramani | Firstpost | Sports News
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