The T20 World Cup 2026 has delivered heartbreak for Pakistan, and even Wasim Akram’s composed demeanor cracked under the weight of it all. Commentating on Sri Lanka’s loss to New Zealand – which confirmed their ouster and intensified Pakistan’s peril – the bowling maestro’s frustrated visage became the match’s unintended highlight.
Beaten by England in Super-8s, Pakistan now chases a slim lifeline. Akram, architect of 1992’s World Cup win and 1999 finalist captain, embodies Pakistan’s storied past. His ODI fast-bowling wicket tally remains unrivaled, as does his status as the Green Shirts’ greatest-ever bowler, earning admiration worldwide.
Watching a team with dual World Cup titles falter repeatedly is torturous for someone of Akram’s pedigree. Their path forward? England crushing New Zealand by a huge margin, followed by Pakistan’s rout of Sri Lanka. Anything less, and it’s curtains.
Akram’s candid despair highlights systemic issues plaguing Pakistan cricket. With the tournament’s climax looming, can they script a comeback? Or will this signal yet another missed opportunity for revival?