Pakistan Cricket Team Criticized After England Defeat

Former Pakistan cricketer Kamran Akmal and ex-pacer Shoaib Akhtar have harshly criticized the national team's performance following their historic defeat to England in Multan, where they became the first team to lose after scoring over 550 runs in their first innings. Akmal likened the team to a 'locality team' and accused players of prioritizing personal milestones over collective success, calling for accountability and an inquiry into the team's dismal results. Meanwhile, Akhtar expressed concern over the team's decline over the past decade and warned that their current form could jeopardize their Test status. Both former players emphasized the need for structural reforms within the Pakistan Cricket Board to address systemic issues affecting the team's unity and performance. As Pakistan approaches the second Test, they grapple with six consecutive losses and mounting pressure to improve. The cricketing community in Pakistan is increasingly disillusioned, with some fans suggesting a withdrawal from Test cricket altogether.