Despite being the champions in 2009, Pakistan faced criticism after their early exit from the T20 World Cup. The team was knocked out in the first round due to a shocking loss to USA and a defeat by arch-rivals India. Their only victory in the tournament came against Canada.
Former captain Wasim Akram, known for his criticism of Pakistan’s performances, expressed his disappointment following the team’s results. Akram questioned the team’s plan moving forward and hinted at changes that might be necessary. He also criticized biased selection in the team, blaming it for their lackluster performances in the T20 World Cup.
Akram argued that players believe they won’t face consequences for underperforming, leading to a lack of accountability. He suggested that players were chosen based on personal relationships rather than merit, which resulted in leaving out top performers like leg-spinner Usama Mir.
Former player Kamran Akmal also criticized the selection process, arguing that it resulted in a lack of diversity within the team. He suggested that players should be selected based on their skills and potential rather than their personal relationships with certain coaches or officials. Overall, both Akram and Akmal emphasized the need for change within Pakistan cricket if they want to succeed at international level tournaments like the T20 World Cup.