Overview
- Islamabad United head coach Luke Ronchi cursed at a reporter during Thursday’s post-match press conference in Karachi after a tense six-wicket loss.
- A male journalist cut off a question from a female reporter, which led Ronchi to snap, saying, “He can ask me a question, I don’t give a s**t.”
- A media coordinator halted the exchange and told reporters to follow the order of questions, warning that such scenes reflect on the league internationally.
- On the field, Islamabad were held to 137 as Mohammad Amir and Saad Masood took two wickets each, and previously winless Rawalpindi chased it in 18.1 overs with a key stand from Mohammad Rizwan and Kamran Ghulam.
- Islamabad remain third with nine points and two games left against Hyderabad Kingsmen and Multan Sultans, so they stay on track for a playoff spot despite the setback.