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Last Updated: October 24, 2023, 09:46 IST
Wasim Akram lashes out at Pakistan gamers for poor health
Pakistan’s efficiency on Monday night time left a number of former cricketers fuming and tempo legend Wasim Akram was one in every of them who misplaced his cool as he identified the gamers’ health ranges.
A tragic lack of 8 wickets at the fingers of Afghanistan in Chennai on Monday has despatched shockwaves in Pakistan’s cricketing fraternity. The MA Chidambaram Stadium witnessed a jaw-dropping upset through which the Afghans achieved their first-ever ODI win towards Pakistan. Moreover, it’s their first World Cup marketing campaign ever through which they registered a couple of win.
There have been seen variations within the method of each groups. The Afghans performed fearlessly and confidently throughout all departments. On the opposite hand, the lads in inexperienced have been morally down, particularly after dropping again-to-again video games – to India and Australia. The lack of intent mirrored of their sport because the bowlers did not impress and at the identical time, the fielders dedicated errors in lots.
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Pakistan’s efficiency on Monday night time left a number of former cricketers fuming and tempo legend Wasim Akram was one in every of them. Speaking on A Sports, the ex-captain misplaced his cool as he identified the gamers’ health ranges.
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“It was embarrassing today. They [Afghanistan] chased 280-290 with 8 wickets in hands which is huge. They nullified the pitch factor completely. And just look at the fitness levels of our players,” Akram mentioned.
“We have been screaming here for the past three weeks that they haven’t been through fitness tests in the last two years. Now should I name them individually, their faces are getting broader. Lagta hai roz 8 kilo nihari khate hain (Seems like they have kilos of meats every day),” he added.
Akram additional asserted that health is the most important side when an individual takes up cricket professionally and represents the nation.
“There should be a test in place. These guys are professionals who getting paid to play for the country and there has to be a certain criterion. I’m with Misbah, he had that criteria when he was the coach. The players hated him but it worked.
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“Fielding is all about fitness and that’s where we are lacking. Not it has come down to ifs and buts, will pray that this team wins or that team loses. That’s a big ‘maybe’,” Akram added.
The former Pakistan skipper additional lashed out at the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), accusing them of not specializing in the betterment of the sport.
“Everybody wants to become PCB chairman. I never heard of anyone wanting to get associated with other sports in Pakistan. This is because PCB gives you the limelight. Ramiz Raja was suddenly removed from chairmanship and was not even permitted to take his personal belongings from his office in PCB,” he added.
