Devadwal
Test Star
- Joined
- Dec 15, 2020
- Runs
- 39,862
Pakistan’s troubles deepened on Sunday after a 2-1 ODI series defeat to Bangladesh triggered fierce criticism from former wicketkeeper Kamran Akmal, who questioned the state of the country’s cricket with a scathing remark: “If you don’t beat teams in matches, will you now steal ICC trophies and bring them home?”
The outburst came after Bangladesh edged Pakistan by 11 runs in the third and final ODI at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka to seal the series.
Reacting to the defeat on a television show, Akmal launched a blistering attack on Pakistan cricket’s administration and decision-making.
“The condition is such that now even the Netherlands would want to play a series against us, beat us and get Test status. This is the condition of Pakistan cricket now,” Akmal said.
He questioned Pakistan’s tactical choices as well. “It was a good pitch. Why did you choose to bowl first? They could have easily scored 350 today. Litton Das played slowly at the end and still they got 290, yet we lost.”
Akmal also took a swipe at Pakistan Cricket Board chief Mohsin Naqvi, referencing the controversy surrounding the 2025 Asia Cup trophy presentation.
For God’s sake, think about Pakistan cricket. You have made a mockery of it. When you don’t win series against teams, how will you progress? If you don’t beat teams in matches, will you now steal ICC trophies and bring them home?”
The outburst came after Bangladesh edged Pakistan by 11 runs in the third and final ODI at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka to seal the series.
Reacting to the defeat on a television show, Akmal launched a blistering attack on Pakistan cricket’s administration and decision-making.
“The condition is such that now even the Netherlands would want to play a series against us, beat us and get Test status. This is the condition of Pakistan cricket now,” Akmal said.
He questioned Pakistan’s tactical choices as well. “It was a good pitch. Why did you choose to bowl first? They could have easily scored 350 today. Litton Das played slowly at the end and still they got 290, yet we lost.”
Akmal also took a swipe at Pakistan Cricket Board chief Mohsin Naqvi, referencing the controversy surrounding the 2025 Asia Cup trophy presentation.
For God’s sake, think about Pakistan cricket. You have made a mockery of it. When you don’t win series against teams, how will you progress? If you don’t beat teams in matches, will you now steal ICC trophies and bring them home?”
), we used to wonder what the next generation would be like. We always hoped they’d move past some of these things — but honestly, not much has changed.
