Lahore: Pakistan all-rounder Iftikhar Ahmed lashed out at country journalists accusing the media for hyping the players after one or two games and then defaming them for poor performances. The left-handed batter stated that the media declared a player the next big thing in Pakistan cricket after a few good knocks and blamed the journalists for ruining the atmosphere.

Pakistan all-rounder Iftikhar Ahmed, upset after his team's defeat in the Champions Cup final, criticized the media for hyping young talent prematurely. He urged that young players should prove themselves in domestic cricket on a consistent basis before being talked about as a prospect for the national team.

Iftikhar Ahmed has voiced his frustration with the media, accusing journalists of hyping players after just one or two good performances.

Pakistan all-rounder Iftikhar Ahmed lashed out at the media stating that he does not want them to hype or criticise a player based on just one inning. He blamed them for spoiling the atmosphere in the country. His criticism comes after Markhors suffered a five-wicket loss to Panthere in the Champions Cup on Sunday.

Pakistan cricketer Iftikhar Ahmed criticized the media for overhyping players after one or two good performances during a viral post-match press conference.

Iftikhar Ahmed was angry at the country's media for hyping a player after a couple of good knocks. He said the journalists have ruined the atmosphere in Pakistan cricket and urged them to focus on players who do well in domestic cricket regularly.

Iftikhar Ahmed has criticised Pakistan media for overhyping upcoming players and then questioning when they fail to perform at international level.