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Shahid Afridi's Sharp Retort To Wasim Akram's "Drop 5-6 Players" Suggestion After Champions Trophy Exit

Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has taken a swipe at legendary pacer Wasim Akram after the latter had suggested to drop a host of stars from the national team. Akram's remarks came after Pakistan's early exit from the Champions Trophy, following the defeats to New Zealand and India, respectively, in Group A. Pakistan failed to win a single game as their final group match against Bangladesh was washed out due to rain in Rawalpindi on Thursday.

"Pathetic Drainage System": Pakistan Slammed After Afghanistan vs Australia Champions Trophy 2025 Game Washout

It was a poor drainage system at Pakistan's Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore that saw the Afghanistan vs Australia 2025 Champions Trophy match being washed out on Friday. Rain arrived during Australia's chase at the venue and continued for around 30 minutes. Even that proved to be a lot for the ground's poor drainage system as the match was forced to be called off despite a wait of more than one hour. The ground staff tried a lot but failed to keep the umpires hopeful about the safe resumption of the game. They even used mops and sponges, but the surface was still left with a lot of water after an hour of action by the staff on the ground.

"Heard NASA Plans Cristiano Ronaldo's Diet": Wasim Akram's Brutal Dig At Ex PCB Chairman's Quote Amid CT 2025 Mess

Pakistan cricket is under the scanner after its national team's latest disaster in an ICC event. The hosts of the Champions trophy 2025 are out of the event from the group stage event with no wins in three matches and may even finish last (based on Net Run-Rate). There have been calls to drop five to six players, change the coach and event change the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman, amid the Champions Trophy 2025 mess. Former Pakistan pacer Wasim Akram has been quite vocal about the current scenario.

"Babar Azam Is No Virat Kohli But...": Ex-Pakistan Star's Shocking Verdict On Comparisons

Former Pakistan captain Salman Butt has thrown his weight behind star batter Babar Azam, who has come under heavy scutiny for his poor outing in the Champions Trophy. Babar scored 87 runs in two matches as as hosts Pakistan failed to qualify for the semi-final of the Champions Trophy. Several current and former Pakistan players were critical of Babar and accused him of not performing in big games. However, Butt feels Babar is the best batter Pakistan has produced, by a country mile, in the last 20 years.

Waqar Younis Offers PCB Chairman's Role To Ex-India Star, Gets Epic Response

Another round of musical chairs is expected to unfold in the Pakistan cricketing spectrum, with sackings and signings likely, in the wake of the national team's disastrous performance in the ICC Champions Trophy. Pakistan were eliminated from the tournament without a single win to their name. Defeats against New Zealand and India were followed by a washed-out contest against Bangladesh, meaning Mohammad Rizwan's side just had one point on the board.

'Backing From Higher Authorities': Ex-Pakistan Star's 'Champions Trophy 2025 Selection' Bombshell

Pakistan had a horrible outing in the Champions Trophy 2025 as the Mohammad Rizwan-led side was eliminated without a single win. They lost their first two matches against India and New Zealand while their last game against Bangladesh was washed out. The Pakistan cricketers faced a lot of criticism for their lack of form - both from experts as well as fans. Former Pakistan fast bowler Sarfraz Nawaz feels that Pakistan's team selection was 'unbalanced' to begin with and even alleged that some of the players picked from the competition was there due to 'backing from higher authorities'.

"Hasn't Learned How To...": Wasim Akram's Brutal Dig At Pakistan Pacer Over Champions Trophy 2025 Show

Pakistan cricket team had a disastrous outing the ongoing Champions Trophy 2025 as the Mohammad Rizwan-led side was eliminated from the semi-finals race after just two matches. Pakistan lost both of their opening games against New Zealand and India leading to their early ouster. The team came under a lot of fire with both experts as well as fans criticising the players for their lack of form. Legendary Pakistan pacer Wasim Akram was extremely critical of Shaheen Afridi and blasted him for his inconsistent performances. Shaheen took just two wickets in the first two matches of the competition.

"Can't Tolerate...": Wasim Akram Breaks Silence After Yograj Singh's Vile "Should Be Ashamed" Dig

One of the greatest cricketers the game has seen, Wasim Akram was asked the big question during a discussion at a Pakistan-based cricket analysis show amid the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy. Upon seeing the Pakistan team's underwhelming performances in the showpiece event, questions have been raised over the nation's retired stars' reluctance to help the struggling current stars. Yograj Singh, a former India cricketer and also the father of Yuvraj Singh, publicly asked the likes of Wasim Akram, Shoaib Akhtar and others about their decision to remain behind the scenes and not jump into the coaching arena to help the players.

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Shahid Afridi's Sharp Retort To Wasim Akram's "Drop 5-6 Players" Suggestion After Champions Trophy Exit

"Pathetic Drainage System": Pakistan Slammed After Afghanistan vs Australia Champions Trophy 2025 Game Washout

"Heard NASA Plans Cristiano Ronaldo's Diet": Wasim Akram's Brutal Dig At Ex PCB Chairman's Quote Amid CT 2025 Mess

"Babar Azam Is No Virat Kohli But...": Ex-Pakistan Star's Shocking Verdict On Comparisons

Waqar Younis Offers PCB Chairman's Role To Ex-India Star, Gets Epic Response

'Backing From Higher Authorities': Ex-Pakistan Star's 'Champions Trophy 2025 Selection' Bombshell

"Hasn't Learned How To...": Wasim Akram's Brutal Dig At Pakistan Pacer Over Champions Trophy 2025 Show

"Can't Tolerate...": Wasim Akram Breaks Silence After Yograj Singh's Vile "Should Be Ashamed" Dig