{
  "id": 3246346,
  "title": "Former Pakistan Captain Claps Back at English Media With Racist Remarks",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/former-pakistan-captain-claps-back-at-english-media-with-racist",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-25T10:33:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ProPakistani",
    "slug": "propakistani",
    "url": "https://propakistani.pk/2026/08/25/former-pakistan-captain-claps-back-at-english-media-with-racist-remarks/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Pakistan captain Salman Butt has responded to harsh criticism from English media and former players regarding Pakistan's Test team's poor performance in their recent match against England. During an interview, Butt addressed statements made by The Telegraph and former England players who questioned the quality of the Pakistan side. The Telegraph labeled Pakistan as fielding their worst team in 50 years, while former England captain Michael Vaughan described them as \"the weakest team to have ever toured England.\" Butt rejected these claims, stating that the team had never considered themselves world champions or great, but rather that they acknowledged their team to be what it was, even if that meant it was the worst side. He emphasized that Pakistan's team represents the nation's cricket system, not a diverse mix of players from various countries. Butt also acknowledged that teams can experience challenging periods, and poor performances do not permanently define a side. The interview followed Pakistan's heavy defeat in the opening Test at Headingley, resulting in an innings and 103-run loss to England, which gave England a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. Despite receiving criticism from Pakistani fans, former England fast bowler Stuart Broad defended his assessment of Pakistan, asserting that England should win the series 3-0. He criticized the current Pakistan team for lacking pace and flair, although he praised Mohammad Abbas as their best bowler.",
  "summary": "Former Pakistan captain Salman Butt has hit back at English media and former players over their criticism of Pakistan’s Test … Read More The post Former Pakistan Captain Claps Back at English Media With Racist Remarks appeared first on ProPakistani .",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}