Mushtaq Ahmed and Dominic Cork's incident happened before the PSL 2026 game between KK and QG.
Former Pakistan spinner Mushtaq Ahmed has come under severe criticism after his unwanted verbal attack on England’s Dominic Cork. This incident happened during a conversation at the Pakistan Super League (PSL 2026) fixture between Karachi Kings and Quetta Gladiators.
The match was played on March 27 at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, and Dominic Cork was the presenter who had ex-Pakistan spinners Mushtaq Ahmed and Saqlain Mushtaq for company, and they were discussing the intricacies of spin bowling.
Mushtaq attempted to irritate Cork in the lead-up to the match by claiming that he had frequently gotten him out throughout their playing careers. The statement somewhat surprised the former England pacer, and despite the former's persistence on proceeding, Mushtaq continued to remind him of it.
Here's how the conversation went between Mushtaq Ahmed and Dominic Cork:
Cork: “You were a genius; you turned the ball both ways. Adam Zampa is behind us. What would you be telling him about bowling on this surface?”
Mushtaq: “Before I tell Zampa something, let me tell you something. How many times have you been in my pocket? Test matches, ODIs, and first-class matches. You remember that? I have got a great memory, let me tell you that.”
Cork: “Mushy, you got me out once.”
Mushtaq: “I think many times.”
Cork: “But I couldn't bat. Don't worry about getting me out. Get that top order out.”
Mushtaq: “I think you're being modest here, Dom. You used to play for England as an all-rounder.”
Cork: “Less about me, more about this surface. I want to know about Adam Zampa.”
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Fans on social media are now slamming Mushtaq Ahmed for his lack of courtesy and continuously prodding Dominic Cork. Several stated that there was no need for such remarks when Cork wanted to discuss the art of spin bowling and not Mushtaq’s accomplishments.
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