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Wasim Akram's Unfiltered Criticism Of Pakistan's "Pathetic" Show Against USA In T20 World Cup

Legendary pacer Wasim Akram has lambasted Pakistan for their "pathetic performance" against the USA while going down in the Super Over and said it will be tough for Babar Azam's side to progress to the T20 World Cup knockouts. Pakistan and USA had scored 159 each in the regulation time before the latter successfully defended 18 runs in the Super Over to register a famous victory here on Thursday. "Pathetic performance. Winning and losing is a part of the game. But you need to fight till the last ball. It was a bad for Pakistan cricket," Akram told Star Sports.

"Why Can't We Top?": Michael Leask Confident About Scotland's Chances In Group B

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Richie Berrington Anchors Scotland To T20 World Cup Win Over Namibia

Captain Richie Berrington upstaged his Namibian counterpart in leading Scotland to a table-topping, five-wicket victory in Group B at the T20 World Cup on Thursday at Kensington Oval in Barbados. Thwarted by the weather in their opening fixture against England two days earlier at the same venue, Berrington's composed unbeaten 47 off 36 balls (two fours, three sixes) and the timely support of the aggressive Michael Leask (35 off 17 balls, four sixes) paced the Scots to a winning total of 157 for five with nine balls to spare.

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Robert Lewandowski Relishing Sentimental Return To Germany For Euro 2024

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Wasim Akram's Unfiltered Criticism Of Pakistan's "Pathetic" Show Against USA In T20 World Cup

"Why Can't We Top?": Michael Leask Confident About Scotland's Chances In Group B

ISSF World Cup: Sarabjot Singh Opens India's Account In Munich With Gold Medal

Tech Giant Reacts As 'Employee' Saurabh Netravalkar Steers USA To Victory Over Pakistan In T20 WC

T20 World Cup 2024: In USA's Victory Over Pakistan, This Nitish Kumar Played A Key Role

Richie Berrington Anchors Scotland To T20 World Cup Win Over Namibia

Kevin De Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku Still The Keys For Rebuilding Belgium

Robert Lewandowski Relishing Sentimental Return To Germany For Euro 2024