what is parchi in pakistan

In Pakistan, "parchi" is a term used in cricket to refer to a player who is believed to have been selected for the team not on merit but on the basis of strong connections or nepotism. It is considered an extremely insulting remark and is generally used in a derogatory fashion by cricket fans. The term literally translates to "receipt" or "ticket". It is often chanted by fans when a player they believe to be a "parchi" is dismissed or not performing well. The term has been used to refer to several Pakistani cricket players, including Khushdil Shah, Usman Qadir, and Inzamam-ul-Haq. The use of the term has caused mental distress to some players, such as Imam-ul-Haq, who has spoken out about how the taunts of nepotism have affected him and his family.