Serious Drug Trafficking Allegations Against Pakistani Cricket Teams
R V S Mani, a former official from the Union Home Ministry, has made serious allegations against Pakistani cricket teams, claiming they were involved in drug trafficking during their visits to India. He named notable cricketers Shoaib Akhtar and Mohammad Asif in these allegations and suggested a connection between the death of coach Bob Woolmer and drug-related activities. Mani's claims also reference a 2006 Defence Intelligence Agency report linking narcotics trade to terror financing, raising significant concerns about the implications of these allegations.
| Jul 14, 2026, 22:29 IST
Allegations of Drug Trafficking by Pakistani Cricket Teams
R V S Mani, a former Under Secretary at the Union Home Ministry, has made shocking claims regarding drug trafficking linked to Pakistani cricket teams during their visits to India. In an interview, he specifically mentioned former cricketers Shoaib Akhtar and Mohammad Asif, alleging their involvement in drug-related activities while touring India.
Mani further suggested that the death of former Pakistan coach Bob Woolmer was connected to his opposition to purported drug trafficking. He referenced a 2006 estimate from the Defence Intelligence Agency, which indicated that a considerable amount of terror financing was derived from the narcotics trade.