Former cricketer of Pakistan Ahmad Shehzad Pakistan’s journalists and media have been criticized for repeatedly asking for comparisons with foreign players. Indian Premier League (IPL) and Pakistan Super League (PSL).Shahzad pointed to the questions asked. Kosal MendesWho is currently playing in PSL.“Kosal Mendes is playing in the PSL, performing, and being asked questions like ‘Sir, the last time you left the IPL, what did you think of it?’ See what kind of questions they are asking,” Shahzad said.The former Pakistan batsman also referred to his comments. Riley Russowho called the IPL a “movie”.“Look at Rile Rossouw – there is no explanation about his performance (in the PSL), but he has made statements. And when he is asked about the IPL – what do you think about the IPL – while playing the PSL, you obviously cannot appreciate the IPL. So in that, they said, ‘Oh, it’s a Bollywood film. Cricket is happening here in PSL,” Shahzad said, adding that no player would appreciate IPL while playing in PSL.Mendis, who is representing Peshawar Zalmi in PSL 2026, was earlier asked about his decision to quit the PSL last year to join the IPL. A reporter questioned whether he had any “regrets” about joining Gujarat Titans during the season despite being part of Quetta Gladiators. Mendes reacted to the question but did not answer.“Last year, you withdrew from Pakistan Super League to play for Gujarat Titans in the middle of the tournament. And you expressed some security concerns. And now Pakistan Super League (PSL) is honoring you again and they (Gujarat Titans) didn’t pick you again. So, (do) you have any regrets about withdrawing from Pakistan Super League last year?” the reporter asked Mendes.Meanwhile, Russo, who is also part of the PSL, compared the two leagues and said the IPL “feels more like a movie than actual cricket.”“The IPL obviously has the whole of Bollywood behind it, so it’s more of a movie than the actual cricket. So they both have their pros and cons.”
