"Itna Zaleel Hue Hain...": Ex-Pak Star's Epic Meltdown On Defeat Against Bangladesh

27.08.2024 - 16:16 sports.ndtv.com

Pakistan's loss to Bangladesh in the first Test in Rawalpindi on Sunday has led to some strong reaction from former players.

Bangladesh beat Pakistan by 10 wickets to register their first win over their opponents in the longest format of the game. While analysing the match, former Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Kamran Akmal has lashed out at the players and the management for not rectifying their past mistakes.

In a brutal rant, Akmal accused the players and officials for Pakistan's global humiliation in world cricket over the last five years. "Ye to Rizwan ne 50 kiya aur scoreboard chalaya warna innings se haarte.

Ye itni buri haar hai ki bhooli nahi jaegi. Aap kisi ka bura sochoge to aapke saath bhi bura hi hoga. Aapne pichle 5 saalon se kuch nahi seekha.

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