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Kamran Akmal strongly criticized the Pakistan team, labeling their unprecedented loss to the USA in the ongoing T20 World Cup as the “ultimate humiliation.”
Former cricketer Kamran Akmal heavily criticized the Pakistan team, branding their shocking defeat against the USA in the ongoing T20 World Cup as the “most humiliating” moment for the team.
Despite the odds, the USA outperformed Pakistan in every aspect of the game, securing a surprising victory in Pakistan’s campaign opener. Akmal criticized Pakistan’s performance, declaring that this defeat was the ultimate insult for the team.
“The biggest insult for Pakistan cricket is losing the game in the Super Over. There can’t be a bigger insult than this. The USA played exceptionally well. They didn’t feel like a low-ranked side. It felt like they were ranked above Pakistan. That is the level of maturity they showed,” Akmal said on his YouTube channel.
“They deserved to win because they played better cricket than us. The face of our cricket has been revealed. It shows how we are taking our cricket forward,” he added.
Pakistan initially seemed in control, restricting boundaries and defending 15 runs in the final over. Haris Rauf narrowed the equation to five runs off the last delivery. Nitish Kumar’s boundary forced the game into a Super Over. Despite their efforts, Pakistan fell short by five runs, and the USA triumphed over one of the tournament favorites.
“It is a shameful performance from the Pakistan cricket team. If they lose against big teams like England, it is fine. If they lose after giving a good fight to the opposition, it is fine. But losing against a team who haven’t played so many matches,” Akmal said.
“What is shameful about the defeat is firstly drawing the game and then losing in the Super Over. This day will never be forgotten,” he added.
Following the loss, Pakistan’s team selection faced scrutiny, with former cricketers like Ramiz Raja questioning the process. Akmal criticized the management, alleging that the selection is influenced by personal preferences rather than merit.
“Players are selected on liking and disliking. A player performed in the Caribbean Premier League , but what about the past three series in which he wasn’t able to perform?” Akmal claimed.
Pakistan is set to square off against arch-rival India at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York on Sunday.
