Legendary Pakistan cricketer Wasim Akram has strongly criticized the Mohammad Rizwan-led team following their six-wicket defeat to India in the ICC Champions Trophy Group A clash. With this loss, defending champions and hosts Pakistan are on the verge of elimination from the tournament.
The former fast bowler Wasim Akram also questioned the selection process for the Champions Trophy, urging PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi to hold the captain, coach, and selection committee accountable.
Pakistan with their dismal performances in CT 2025 as hosts are on the verge of early exit
It was a night to forget for Mohammed Rizwan and his Pakistan team after their loss to India in the Champions Trophy 2025 match. Pakistan lost the game against India by six wickets and that drew massive reactions from fans. With two consecutive losses, Pakistan are all but knocked out of the mega event. It is a big setback for the hosts to become the first team to be knocked out of the semi-final race. Pakistan still have a game against Bangladesh , which they need to win with a huge margin.
Pakistan lost the game against India by six wickets and that drew massive reactions from fans. Not just fans, even plaudits slammed the Men in Green for their shambolic show. Now, former Pakistan legend Wasim Akram has hilariously described the state of cricket in Pakistan with a phrase.
“Ek aadmi najoomi ke paas jaata hai. Apna hath dikhata hai ke apne future ke baare me puchta hai. Najoomi hath dekhtar kehta hai ki tu gareeb hai, tu aur gareeb ho jayega, tu bahut gareeb ho jayega. Fir tujhe aadat ho jayegi. Hum sabko bhi aadat ho gayi hai,” Wasim Akram said this on Pakistan’s Sports Central that had fellow panelists Ajay Jadeja, Nikhil Chopra, and Waqar Younis in splits.
Wasim Akram compares Pakistan cricket team with USA and Oman after dismal performance in CT 2025
Legendary Pakistan cricketer Wasim Akram has made a scathing attack on the Mohammad Rizwan-led side after their six-wicket loss against India in Group A of the ongoing Champions Trophy. Defending champions and hosts Pakistan are now on the brink of getting eliminated from the team.
“Drastic steps needed. We are playing archaic cricket in white-ball for ages,” Wasim Akram said on the show “Dressing Room.”
“This need to change. Bring fearless cricketers, young blood into the team. If you have to make five-six changes. Please make it.
“You keep losing for next six months. Its fine but start building team for World T20 2026 from now onwards,” he said.
Wasim Akram also lambasted Pakistan’s bowling as they have the second worst average in the ODI cricket.
“Enough is enough. You have made them the stars. In the last five ODIs, Pakistan bowlers have managed to get 24 wickets at an average of 60. That is 60 runs per wicket.
“Our average is even poor than Oman and USA. In 14 teams who are playing ODIs, Pakistan’s bowling average is second worst,” he said.
Wasim Akram also questioned the selection for the Champions Trophy and asked Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Mohsin Naqvi to question the coach, captain and the selectors.
“Chairman saab pls call captain, selection committee and coach and ask them what kind of selection they have made.
“Khushdil Shah and Salam Agha did they ever looked like taking wickets?
“I am literally shouting for weeks that this squad is not good but chairman said they have assembled the best squad.
“A day before the Champions Trophy, they did a meeting for an hour but they came out with the same squad.
“Even captain (Rizwan) is to blame. He is the leader of the ship and if he doesn’t know what kind of match-winner he needs. Its getting embarrassing now.
“You should have seen the faces of Pakistan fans who were at the stadium. They left the venue after 15 overs when Pakistan were bowling.
“I have never seen anything like that in my life. It’s unfortunate. We as a nation we are very passionate. But its frustrating.” concludes Wasim Akram
With Pakistan’s campaign hanging by a thread, it remains to be seen whether the PCB will heed Akram’s advice and make the necessary changes before the team’s next big challenge.