{"id":16612,"date":"2025-08-14T00:05:00","date_gmt":"2025-08-14T00:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ipp-news.com\/?p=16612"},"modified":"2025-08-14T00:05:00","modified_gmt":"2025-08-14T00:05:00","slug":"akhtar-slams-pak-team-after-odi-disappointment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ipp-news.com\/?p=16612","title":{"rendered":"Akhtar slams Pak team after ODI disappointment"},"content":{"rendered":"
Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar on Wednesday launched a scathing critique of the national team following their heavy defeat in the ODI series against the West Indies, warning that the batting line-up will continue to be exposed whenever they face fast bowling friendly conditions.<\/p>\n

Speaking on state television after the match, Akhtar also questioned the role of white-ball head coach Mike Hesson, saying that while the New Zealander is a capable T20 coach, his approach to the 50-over format is puzzling.<\/p>\n

“Mike Hesson is a good T20 coach, but I don’t know what qualities he has for ODIs. In this format, if you don’t play quality players, this is what will happen,” Akhtar said.<\/p>\n

The former pacer emphasised the need for proven performers across all departments to succeed in ODIs.<\/p>\n

“Unless you field established all-rounders, batters, bowlers, and spinners, you won’t get a complete 50 overs. You can’t just scrape by in this format,” he added.<\/p>\n

Akhtar attributed Pakistan’s failures to flawed decision-making rather than individual player shortcomings.<\/p>\n

“This is the result of bad policies, not the players’ fault. Your players will always be exposed on seaming tracks. Now this rebuilding process has been given a new name, making a combination,” he remarked.<\/p>\n

The 49-year-old reiterated that Pakistan’s batting frailties are particularly glaring on pitches offering pace and movement.<\/p>\n

“Be thankful Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc weren’t here. Wherever such conditions exist, our players will be exposed,” Akhtar concluded.<\/p>\n

For the unversed, West Indies broke a 34-year-long jinx by securing a memorable 2-1 victory in the ODI series.<\/p>\n

This triumph marked the Caribbean side’s first ODI series win over Pakistan after suffering defeat in 10 consecutive series. It is being celebrated as a landmark achievement for West Indies cricket.<\/p>\n

The last time West Indies won an ODI series against Pakistan was in November 1991 during their tour of Pakistan.<\/p>\n

In the series decider, West Indies posted a commanding total of 294 for 6 in their 50 overs. Captain Shai Hope starred with a brilliant innings of 120 runs off 94 balls, including 10 boundaries and five sixes.<\/p>\n

In response, Pakistan’s batting lineup collapsed, being bowled out for just 92 in 29.2 overs, losing the match by 202 runs.<\/p>\n

All-rounder and captain Salman Ali Agha was the top scorer with 30 runs off 49 balls, while Mohammad Nawaz remained not out with 23 runs.<\/p>\n

Hasan Nawaz added 13 runs, but the top order struggled badly, with opener Saim Ayub, Abdullah Shafique, captain Mohammad Rizwan, Hasan Ali, and Abrar Ahmed all dismissed without scoring.<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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