Shoaib Akhtar's key comments on Babar
Pakistan disappointed their fans in the Champions Trophy. The team showed a poor performance in the very beginning of the tournament, defying expectations. They went home without reaching the semi-finals due to reasons such as losing matches that should have been won, lack of coordination among the players, etc. Analysts believe that this terrible result was mainly due to the team's key players not playing their roles properly.
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Fans' anger – criticism from former cricketers
Fans are unable to digest the bitter defeat of the Pakistan team . They are expressing severe criticism through social media. Some fans are also making negative comments about the players individually. They are especially angry at the captain Babar Azam, the bowling department, and the middle-order batting style.
Shoaib Akhtar's harsh comments
Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar also reacted sharply to the team's performance.. He especially criticized captain Babar Azam. The Pakistan team does not have proper leadership. Babar Azam is a cheat. The country has chosen the wrong person as its hero, Akhtar said. He said that there is no commitment in the team and no fighting spirit among the players. He also criticized the Pakistan Cricket Board. He criticized that they are handling the situation without proper planning.
Is pressure mounting on Babar Azam?
This defeat has raised questions about Babar Azam's captaincy future. Fans, analysts and former cricketers are all criticizing Babar . They say that he is not able to lead the team effectively. The cricket board is likely to take key decisions soon.
Isn't it an incident for Pakistan cricket?
Sometimes, defeats teach great lessons. This could be a good thing for Pakistan cricket. However, the cricket board, coaches, captain – everyone needs to analyze thoroughly and choose the right path. Tough decisions will be necessary if the Pakistan team is to bounce back.
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The Pakistan team has completely disappointed in the Champions Trophy. Disappointment among the fans, anger among former players, doubts about the future of the team – all this has become a big alert for Pakistan cricket. If the right decisions are taken now, Pakistan can perform better in the upcoming tournaments again. Otherwise, analysts predict that the same situation will continue. The poor performance given by the Pakistan cricket team in the Champions Trophy has become a topic of discussion. After this defeat, it is clear that changes are inevitable in the team. While fans and analysts are expressing extreme dissatisfaction with the team, it has become interesting to see what decisions the Pakistan Cricket Board will take in the future.