Pakistan’s poor performance against Team India continues to dominate discussion. Even after the group stage loss, the reaction within Pakistan cricket has remained intense. Former players and current cricketers are now openly clashing in public.
Former Pakistan cricketer and batting coach Mohammad Yousuf had earlier spoken about internal issues. He said he resigned after questioning the decline in Babar Azam’s technique over the last three years. He even suggested sending Babar back to the academy.
Yousuf claimed his feedback was not welcomed by the management. According to him, warning signs were already visible. His remarks added fuel to an already tense situation.
Other former stars have also been vocal. Shoaib Akhtar and Wasim Akram criticised the current squad. They questioned the selection process and called the team underperformers.
Responding to these criticisms, Shadab Khan hit back strongly. He argued that former players, despite their achievements, never defeated India in a World Cup match. He highlighted Pakistan’s win against India in the 2021 World Cup.
Shadab said former cricketers are entitled to their opinions. However, he pointed out that his generation achieved what earlier teams could not. His statement quickly went viral.
The remark drew sharp reactions from Indian fans. Many mocked the argument and called the 2021 win a one off result. They cited Dubai conditions, where the toss played a major role in the outcome.
Overall, the episode has exposed deeper problems within Pakistan cricket. Experts feel a complete overhaul of management is needed. Without structural change, Pakistan may struggle against India and other top international teams.
