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

Pakistan’s disastrous Champions Trophy 2025 campaign ended in embarrassment, with Kamran Akmal stating they didn’t “deserve” representation at the ICC prize distribution ceremony.

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,

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

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is unlikely to get a formal response from the International Cricket Council (ICC) regarding the absence of any PCB official during the closing ceremony of Champions Trophy in Dubai on Sunday,

While ICC chairman Jay Shah offered the trophy to captain Rohit Sharma and the medals to the winners, BCCI president Roger Binny gave the white jackets to the Indian players.