Legendary Pakistan cricketer Wasim Akram has made a scathing assault on the Mohammad Rizwan-led facet after their six-wicket loss in opposition to India in Group A of the continuing Champions Trophy. Defending champions and hosts Pakistan at the moment are on the point of getting eradicated from the group.
“Drastic steps wanted. We’re enjoying archaic cricket in white-ball for ages,” Wasim Akram stated on the present “Dressing Room.”
“This want to vary. Carry fearless cricketers, younger blood into the group. If you must make five-six modifications. Please make it.
“You retain shedding for subsequent six months. Its advantageous however begin constructing group for World T20 2026 from now onwards,” he stated.
Wasim Akram additionally lambasted Pakistan’s bowling as they’ve the second worst common within the ODI cricket.
“Sufficient is sufficient. You’ve made them the celebrities. Within the final 5 ODIs, Pakistan bowlers have managed to get 24 wickets at a mean of 60. That’s 60 runs per wicket.
“Our common is even poor than Oman and USA. In 14 groups who’re enjoying ODIs, Pakistan’s bowling common is second worst,” he stated.
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Wasim Akram additionally questioned the choice for the Champions Trophy and requested Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Mohsin Naqvi to query the coach, captain and the selectors.
“Chairman saab pls name captain, choice committee and coach and ask them what sort of choice they’ve made.
“Khusdil Shah and Salam Agha did they ever seemed like taking wickets?
“I’m actually shouting for weeks that this squad shouldn’t be good however chairman stated they’ve assembled the very best squad.
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“A day earlier than the Champions Trophy, they did a gathering for an hour however they got here out with the identical squad.
“Even captain (Rizwan) is in charge. He’s the chief of the ship and if he doesn’t know what sort of match-winner he wants. Its getting embarrassing now.
“It is best to have seen the faces of Pakistan followers who had been on the stadium. They left the venue after 15 overs when Pakistan had been bowling.
“I’ve by no means seen something like that in my life. It’s unlucky. We as a nation we’re very passionate. However its irritating.”
