Akhtar’s diatribe came in the wake of Pakistan’s crushing innings and 176-run loss against New Zealand in the second and final Test of the series in Christchurch.
While talking on his YouTube channel, Shoaib Akhtar pointed out that the Pakistan team has been subjected to a lot of criticism because of their dismal performances.
The Rawalpindi Express observed that the Pakistan cricket establishment has questions to answers. That is worrying, as Test specialists like Azhar Ali play limited international cricket compared to other nations and doesn’t play domestic cricket.
Shoaib Akhtar wondered about who needs to be held accountable for the sad state of affairs in Pakistan cricket.
While stating that the bowlers ought to be criticised for letting New Zealand post a mammoth score, Akhtar pointed out that the team needs a leader like Imran Khan who can lead from the front, saying in this regard:
Shoaib Akhtar painted a bleak future for Pakistan cricket by saying that it might not be invited to tour other countries, considering their falling standards.
“Pakistan are in a very dire situation” - Shoaib Akhtar
Shoaib Akhtar raised doubts about Pakistan rising up to the challenge of the visiting South African team, adding that the management has to keep the long-term perspective in mind and plan accordingly.
Akhtar signed off by highlighting that Pakistan cricket is in a bad state, especially in the longest format of the game, saying in this regard:
The Pakistan cricket team has received a lot of flak from fans and former cricketers. Before the series whitewash in New Zealand, Pakistan were outplayed by England earlier in the summer.
The coaching staff of Misbah-ul-Haq, Younis Khan and Waqar Younis has been subject to a lot of criticism, and their abilities have also been questioned.
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