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PakistanThe defeat of six wicket to India to Dubai to ICC Champions Trophy 2025 He has sent shock waves through the world of cricket, with some of the most important names in the history of Pakistan’s cricket that express their frustration and disappointment for team performance. This was the second consecutive loss of Pakistan in the tournament, after a 60 -year loss New Zealandputting them on the edge of the removal. Poor counters against India, where Pakistan struggled to raise a competitive total of 241, encountered a strong critique of former players such as Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis, Shoaib Akhtar, Mohammad Hafeez and Umar akmalAll of which exploded the team’s tactics, the selection options and the lack of intent.
A game that was never up to date with the drum
Pakistan won the launch and chose to beat first, but his approach was too cautious and defensive. Babar azam and Mohammad Rizwan It was expected to lead the post, but the aggressive lack of intent saw that Pakistan published a total of 241 years, which will never be enough against a powerful alignment in India. Instead, India made the persecution become effortlessly, with Kohli turned up to break a century unbeaten (100 out of 111 balls) to bring his side to victory. The result confirmed India’s site in the semifinals, while Pakistan now faces an early exit unless New Zealand loses Bangladesh – A scenario that seems very unlikely, given the shape of the two teams.
Wasim Akram: “The game was lost in the first 20 points”
The focus of the Battle of Pakistan was affected by the legendary Pacler Akram, who said that the game was lost in the first entrances. Talking to ‘WORLD DR CLIBAkram pointed out how Pakistan did not take advantage of power, while India played with an attacking mentality from the beginning. Also questioned selection options, especially included Khushdil Shah and Salman Ali Agha As bowls, to say that trusting part -time options in a great game against India was a disastrous mistake.
“India reached 11 limits in the first ten points. Pakistan reached 11 limits in the first 20 points. The game ended there. I don’t know what they thought. Thinking that Khushdil Shah and Salman Ali Agha can say goodbye to world class players? What was the strategy? There were none ”, Akram said.
Waqar Younis: “We didn’t have enough throws to defend”
Former Captain Waqar, in the same program, also criticized Pakistan’s lack of intent, admitting that they never gave the opportunity to put India under pressure. Waqar pointed out how Babar and Rizwan initially showed the intention, but after their dismissal, the team lost the entire management.
“We like to beat first, but if you do not make enough runs, this is what happens. You start trying things. The discipline is crucial in these parties and the bowls of India had it, but we did not. Babar looked good and Rizwan hit a four out of his first ball. It seemed that we would go for a strong score. But what happened after that? Honestly, I don’t know. I don’t think anyone knows ” Said Waqar.
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Shoaib Akhtar: ‘Brainless management and clueless’
Undoubtedly, the hardest critic was from Akhtar, who led to social media to express his frustration. The old Speedster did not resist, blaming the management due to the lack of preparation of the team. He also criticized the lack of awareness of the players’ game, saying that they were not equipped with the competition to compete against higher teams like India.
“I’m not disappointed at all because I knew this would happen. The whole world is playing with six bowls and you can’t even manage five. Go with all the rounders and wait the best? No brain. Clueless management. We cannot blame players alone. The players are like the direction. They don’t know what to do. The intention is different from the skill. They do not have the ability of Rohit, Spread or Shubman. They also have no awareness of the game or the management ”, Akhtar said in a video in x (before Twitter).
Mohammad Hafeez: “This bowling attack has failed repeatedly”
Pakistan’s former round and coach Hafeez became furious at the performance of the team’s rhythm attack, saying the trio of Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah and Haris raf They have constantly failed in important tournaments. He requested a complete review of the Pakistan bowling line, which suggests that new players should receive opportunities instead of following the trio with a lower performance.
“Since 2022, this trio has played in the Asia Cup, the World Cup of the T20, the World Cup of Hate and the Champions Trophy. Every time, they failed. We pass from them. We take Mohammad Ali, Khurram Shahzad, Mohammad Wasim Jr., Akif Javed, Mir Hamza. They are waiting for their possibilities. These three pacers have shown that they cannot win -great tournaments. ” Hafeez declared during the cover of the Champions Trophy of PTV Sports.
Umar Akmal blames Babar Azam by force of bank force
Adding more controversy to the situation, Akmal accused Babar of never building a strong bank during his term as captain. He revealed how he asked Babar an opportunity, but he was ignored even though he worked well in the domestic cricket.
“I told Babar, give me a good opportunity. You are playing well in the first order; I can be your finisher. We could win games regularly together. But he didn’t hear. Babar was captain for almost five years, and never tried to build a backup template due to his tastes and disgust, “ He said Umar on a television channel.
