Shoaib blasts team after Pakistan’s humiliation

Shoaib blasts team after Pakistan’s humiliation

Asher Butt 

Legendary Pakistani fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar didn't hold back in expressing his disappointment following Pakistan's shocking defeat to the USA in the T20 World Cup.

In a video posted to Twitter, Akhtar bluntly stated that Pakistan didn't deserve to win the match. He credited the USA team for playing better cricket throughout the encounter.

Akhtar compared this loss to Pakistan's infamous defeat against Bangladesh in the 1999 World Cup, highlighting a pattern of unexpected setbacks. However, he acknowledged the USA's strong performance, particularly their bowling attack that restricted Pakistan to a modest total of 159 runs.

Former Pakistani cricketer Basit Ali also criticized the national team, questioning the effectiveness of foreign coaches and the current form of the players.

Ali expressed his doubts about the impact of foreign coaches, wondering where the development of homegrown talent lies.

He questioned Pakistan's ability to compete against stronger teams like India in light of their struggle against the USA.

Ali lamented the absence of the spirit that led Pakistan to victory in the 2009 T20 World Cup. He specifically criticized Captain Babar Azam's performance, questioning his inability to play well during the crucial powerplay overs.

The USA's victory over Pakistan, achieved in a Super Over after a tied regulation match, will go down as a major upset in cricket history. 

 

Shoaib Akhtar and Basit Ali's scathing critiques reflect the deep disappointment felt by many Pakistani fans.  The team will need to regroup and address these concerns to have any hope of progressing in the T20 World Cup.