The 2009 T20 World Cup victory for Pakistan has been overshadowed by a startling revelation from former cricketer Saeed Ajmal. Ajmal disclosed that the financial rewards promised by then-Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani after the team’s win were not honored. The checks issued to the players, worth 25 lakh rupees each, bounced due to insufficient funds in the government’s account. The players eventually received their compensation from the ICC. This incident has resurfaced amidst criticism of the current Pakistan team following their losses to India in the Asia Cup. The 2009 final saw Pakistan defeat Sri Lanka, with Shahid Afridi and Kamran Akmal contributing significantly to the victory.
2009 T20 World Cup Victory Tarnished by PM’s Bounced Check
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