Wasim Akram did not hold back his disappointment after Pakistan suffered a six-run loss against India in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2024. Akram voiced his frustration with the team’s performance and the mindset of the players.
“Pakistani players think that if they don’t perform well, the coaches will be sacked, and nothing will happen to them. It is time to keep the coaches and change the entire team,” Akram said, highlighting a significant concern about accountability within the squad.
Akram didn’t mince words when criticizing Iftikhar Ahmed and Fakhar Zaman’s batting during the low-scoring match.
“Iftikhar Ahmed knows one shot on the leg side. He has been a part of the team for years but doesn’t know how to bat. I can’t go and tell about the game awareness to Fakhar Zaman,” he remarked, emphasizing the lack of progress among the players.
The legendary pacer also questioned Mohammad Rizwan’s game awareness.
“They have been playing cricket for 10 years, and I can’t teach them. Rizwan has no game awareness. He should have known that Bumrah was given the ball to take wickets and that the wise thing would have been to play his deliveries cautiously. But Rizwan went for a big shot and lost his wicket,” Wasim Akram concluded.
Meanwhile, the global cricket community also reacted to the thrilling clash between Pakistan and India on social media.
The recent loss against India has left Pakistan facing a steep climb to qualify for the next round of the T20 World Cup 2024. To keep their hopes alive, Pakistan must convincingly defeat Canada and Ireland and hope for the USA to falter in their remaining matches. The team’s performance must improve dramatically to avoid further embarrassment.
As the pressure mounts, Pakistan will need to find solutions quickly and bring their A-game to the remaining fixtures. Fans and critics alike will be watching closely, hoping for a turnaround in fortunes.
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