The Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) failure to appear on the podium at the ICC Champions Trophy final in Dubai has drawn ire, especially from ex-player Shoaib Akhtar. Despite being the host country, Pakistan was notably absent during the trophy presentation following India’s win against New Zealand. This absence has caused controversy and raised questions about the PCB’s conduct. Former cricketer Shoaib Akhtar voiced his disappointment at the PCB’s no-show, highlighting the significance of such events for promoting sportsmanship and international relations. The incident has led to criticism within the cricketing community and among fans, who expected better sportsmanship from the PCB. Pakistan’s absence from the podium has overshadowed India’s victory and brought negative attention to the cricket board. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of upholding sporting etiquette and representing the country with grace and dignity on international platforms. It remains to be seen how the PCB will address the fallout from this incident and what steps will be taken to prevent such occurrences in the future.