Shoaib Akhtar Expresses Disappointment Over Pakistan’s Performance in India Match
Shoaib Akhtar Expresses Disappointment Over Pakistan’s Performance in India Match
Shoaib Akhtar Expresses Disappointment Over Pakistan’s Performance in India Match
Former Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Akhtar expressed his disappointment with the team’s performance in their recent match against India, citing poor management and lack of skill.
On February 24, 2025, former Pakistani fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar criticized the team’s performance in their match against India, stating that it was a “sad day” for Pakistani cricket. Akhtar highlighted the team’s lack of preparation, clueless management, and poor execution as the main reasons for their defeat.
Key Developments
Poor Management and Selection
“The management’s selection was extremely bad, I mean like brainless, brainless management and it can be said from the clueless management that they did not even know what to select,” said Akhtar.
- Pakistan did not have a fifth bowler in their team.
- The team’s field placement was ineffective.
Lack of Skill and Intent
“They do not know anything. If the management does not know anything then batting also does not know anything. Keep this in mind that this is not a matter of intent, this is a matter of skill, they do not know at all, they do not have the skill,” said Akhtar.
- Pakistan’s batsmen lacked the ability to hit shots over the top like Rohit Sharma or Shubman Gill.
- The team hit only three sixes in the entire innings.
Background & Context
Pakistan’s Struggles in Recent Matches
Pakistan has been struggling in early 2025 matches against India, losing several key encounters.Akhtar’s History of Criticism
Akhtar has been a vocal critic of the Pakistani team in the past, often highlighting their weaknesses and calling for improvements.Expert Insights
“Pakistan’s management and players know that they are playing, you also keep playing as it is,” said Akhtar.
“I think it’s really happy for Kohli and I think a milestone is a milestone, let him do it,” said Akhtar.
Looking Ahead
Akhtar urged the Pakistani team to improve their performance and learn from their mistakes. He also called on the management to make better decisions and provide the team with the necessary support.
