Imran Khan in eye of storm over 'vile' comments about foreign PSL players

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan was at the receiving end on Monday after a video surfaced in which the party leader made derogatory comments about international players who attended the Pakistan Super League (PSL) final in Lahore.

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In what seems to be an internal party meeting, Khan is seen branding international players who came for the PSL final as 'phateechar'. 

"I don't even know the name of any of these so-called foreign players. It seems they just picked up players from wherever. Picked some from Africa and called them foreign players," said Khan.

The video quickly went viral on social media where the PTI chief was heavily censured for using 'vile' and 'racist' language against foreign players, such as Darren Sammy who helped make the event a success.

Here's how people reacted to the PTI chief's comments:

 

 

 

 

Minutes after Punjab government announced holding the Pakistan Super League final in Lahore on March 5, Khan opposed the decision, terming it “madness”.

"God forbid, if any blast takes place in Lahore, there will be no cricket in Pakistan in the next 10 years," he told a private news channel.

"This is madness considering the situation here" he said, referring to the series of bomb blasts which rocked Pakistan. "What's the point of holding the PSL final in Lahore? It isn't even an international match."

It's final. PSL final to be held in Lahore

The PTI leader added, "In my view, it is a terrible idea. We want to hold this match by calling in army and blocking roads and there will be high security. This will not send a good message.”

The decision to play the final fixture in the Punjab capital was put on a hold following a string of bomb blasts and suicide attacks hit the country, particularly Lahore, killing over 100 people.