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PCB unveils new Oye Hoye Trophy, fans criticise

India Blooms News Service | @indiablooms | Nov 16, 2018, at 03:56 pm

Abu Dhabi, Nov 16 (IBNS): The Pakistan Cricket Board has unveiled the new 'Oye Hoye Cup 2018' for the Test series between Pakistan and New Zealand at Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi recently.

Sarfraz Ahmed of Pakistan and New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson posed infront of the camera with the trophy.

The trophy remained unaccepted for cricket fans.

Unveiling the trophy, PCB said: "Brighto presents Oye Hoye Cup 2018 #PAKvNZ Test series trophy unveiling ceremony at Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi."

Fans amused:

Cricket fans Nadeem Ahmed tweeted: "you need to hire an artist who can design a trophy that befits the occasion of top level cricket. The sponsors are making these cheesy trophy which makes these trophies jokes."

Brighto presents Oye Hoye Cup 2018 #PAKvNZ Test series trophy unveiling ceremony at Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi. pic.twitter.com/nK737sxBrE
— PCB Official (@TheRealPCB) November 15, 2018

Another Hasan Khan said: "PCB should stick to one sponsor just like Aus Eng Nz...these kind of sponsors makes awful tophies ...first tuc biscuit & now this one."

PCB should stick to one sponsor just like Aus Eng Nz...these kind of sponsors makes awful tophies ...first tuc biscuit & now this one
— Hasan Khan (@Imrankhanfan9) November 16, 2018

Nowman said: "PCB did everything to break the heart of Pakistani Cricket fan.
This is also a kind of attack to discourage spirit of Pakistani fan."

PCB did everything to break the heart of Pakistani Cricket fan.
This is also a kind of attack to discourage spirit of Pakistani fan
— Noman W. Khan (@NomanWkhan) November 15, 2018

Image: PCB Twitter page

#PCB #Pakistan #PCBTrophy #OeHoyeTrophy

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