Following India’s dominant 61-run victory over Pakistan in the 2026 T20 World Cup, former Pakistani cricketers have unleashed a wave of scathing criticism, labeling the performance a national embarrassment.
Legend Mohammad Yousuf described the current state of Pakistan cricket as its “darkest period,” calling for the immediate removal of senior stars like Babar Azam, Shaheen Shah Afridi, and Shadab Khan in favor of fresh talent.
Shahid Afridi echoed this sentiment, suggesting the team should bench underperforming veterans even mid-tournament to give youngsters a chance, while Shoaib Akhtar launched a fierce attack on the PCB leadership, calling the management “clueless” and “incompetent.” Ramiz Raja also weighed in, slamming the batting unit’s lack of tactical growth against an Indian bowling attack that has consistently exposed the same technical flaws.
This collective backlash reflects deep-seated frustration over what many ex-players see as a systemic failure to compete on the world stage.
