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‘Corruption Dripping…’ Ex-PAK Player Lambasts PCB Over Low Quality Kits Amid ‘Handshake’ Row

By News18,Vivek Ganapathy

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'Corruption Dripping...' Ex-PAK Player Lambasts PCB Over Low Quality Kits Amid 'Handshake' Row

Former Pakistan star Atiq-uz-Zaman slammed the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) over the quality of kits being used by players in the ongoing edition of the Asia Cup, as the former wicketkeeper-batter shed light on the rampant corruption prevalent in the PCB.
Zaman opined that while other nations equipped their teams with proper dry-fit kits, the Pakistani players were seen dripping with sweat through their jerseys.
Zaman went on to accuse PCB of given the tender for the manufacturing of kits to friends and not professionals, highlighting the levels of corruption relevant in the highly-criticised board.
“Pakistan players sweating through low-quality kits while others wear proper dry-fits. This is what happens when tenders go to friends, not professionals. Corruption dripping more than the sweat,” Zaman’s post on X, formerly Twitter read.

Pakistan players sweating through low-quality kits while others wear proper dry-fits. This is what happens when tenders go to friends, not professionals. Corruption dripping more than the sweat. #PAKvsUAE
— Atiq-uz-Zaman (@Atiq160Test) September 17, 2025

“To be clear: my comments weren’t aimed at the Chairman. They were directed at those responsible for kit matters. The kit is part of performance too, and it should never be overlooked,” he clarified.
Pakistan moved into the Super 4 of the Asia Cup on the back if their wins over Oman and UAE either side of their defeat to the rivals India in their second game of the tournament.