Ramiz Raja Breaks Silence On Viral '6 Losses' Comment On Shan Masood. Says, "My Goal..."

29.10.2024 - 15:37 sports.ndtv.com

Pakistan great Ramiz Raja triggered a row after a part of his interview with the team's Test captain Shan Masood surfaced on social media.

Despite Pakistan's dramatic series win against England, Ramiz asked Masood some objectionable questions, making fans on social media as well as Pakistani cricketer Mohammad Amir furious.

However, Ramiz has now issued a clarification, saying it wasn't his goal to belittle the Pakistan captain. Ramiz also went on to take a swipe at Pakistan cricket's fans, saying they are only alive on social media. "Aapne 6 losses in a row kaise achieve kiya?", Ramiz had asked Masood in an interview after the Rawalpindi Test, triggering fans on social media.

Issuing a clarifying statement, Ramiz said that he didn't intend to show Pakistan's victory in a negative light. "I asked a couple of questions, and my goal wasn't to belittle anyone or cast Pakistan's victory in a negative light.

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