Pakistan vs Zimbabwe: Former Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Akhtar has lashed out on the cricketing system of the nation after Pakistan’s loss in opposition to Zimbabwe within the Super-12s of the T20 World Cup.
Perth,UPDATED: Oct 27, 2022 21:47 IST
Pakistan batting order did not chase 131 runs vs Zimbabwe. (Courtesy: Getty Images)
By India Today Web Desk: Former Pakistan quick bowler Shoaib Akhtar has lashed out on the Pakistan cricketing system together with the Pakistan Cricket Board after Babar Azam’s males did not chase down 131 runs in opposition to Zimbabwe within the T20 World Cup. Playing on the Optus Stadium on Thursday, 27 October, Babar Azam and his staff gave a poor account of themselves as Zimbabwe held their nerves and defended 3 runs within the ultimate 3 balls within the Super-12 stage of the match, to earn a well-known victory. Pakistan’s again to again losses, first in opposition to India after which in opposition to Zimbabwe has put them in a precarious place the place they’re gazing an early knockout within the match.
Akhtar lashed out on the staff and stated that it was embarrassing that this aspect is dropping in opposition to Zimbabwe. The pacer additional added that the staff and its administration had been common and that’s the reason they’ve given common outcomes
“Very very embarrassing. Really embarrassing. Keep selecting average people, average players, average team management and an average PCB and this will be the outcome. I am super disappointed and you are losing against Zimbabwe now? It will be very difficult to qualify now, you will have to depend on this team, that team. Why do you put yourself in such a position. That’s why I said it in a video two months back that you keep selecting the average people and you will keep getting the average outcome. Very disappointed,” Akhtar launched a scathing assault on Twitter.
Earlier he had slammed Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan after the duo’s constant batting failures within the Asia Cup. Akhtar had laid the blame on the opening duo for his or her loss within the ultimate in opposition to Sri Lanka.
On the day, Pakistan’s batting failed as an entire. The opening duo went again to the hut within the first six overs after which Sikander Raza and co. picked wickets within the essential moments of the sport to show this conflict right into a well-known win.
Edited By:
Kingshuk Kusari
Published On:
Oct 27, 2022
