Kamran Akmal addressed the recent controversy surrounding the absence of a representative from host nation Pakistan during the prize distribution ceremony of the recently concluded Champions Trophy

DUBAI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday thanked the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for “successfully hosting” the recently concluded ICC Champions Trophy. In a press release, the global governing body of the sport also thanked the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) for the staging of India’s matches of the tournament.

Kamran Akmal criticized Pakistan's absence during the Champions Trophy prize distribution ceremony, arguing that the nation didn't 'deserve' representation due to its poor cricket performance. The PCB is protesting the ICC's decision,

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has thanked the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for successfully hosting the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 and the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) for the staging five matches.

The ICC praised the Pakistan Cricket Board for successfully hosting the ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025, marking Pakistan's first ICC event since 1996. India won the tournament, which saw 15 matches played across Karachi,

PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi was originally meant to be part of the presentation after the final, but the host board said he was unwell and unable to travel to Dubai

Shoaib Akhar, who is very vocal about his views and opinions, was flabbergasted seeing no PCB representative at the presentation ceremony.

The Pakistan Cricket Board are set to lodge a complaint against ICC about no Pakistani representation during presentation ceremony after ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final in Dubai.

PCB CEO Sumair Ahmed was said to be present at the venue but was not invited to the closing ceremony of the global ICC event which was hosted by them.