Seasoned cricketer Ahmed Shahzad imparted advice to his Pakistani colleagues after their resounding defeat in the inaugural Multan Test versus England.
Shahzad posted a video on Facebook here, sharply criticizing the national team’s display. He argued that preparing a pitch favoring batsmen in Multan gifted England the win.
He rebuked both the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the athletes, recommending they watch the movie *Lagaan* for motivation. He stressed the players’ apparent lack of comprehension regarding national pride and the PCB’s financial investment in the squad.
Coach Mickey Arthur voiced worry about the Pakistan team and displeasure with the players’ media image.
Shahzad condemned the team’s bowling, asserting the team’s spinners lacked essential concentration and commitment.
Despite accumulating over 500 runs, Pakistan suffered an innings defeat, setting an undesirable global record.
The home team’s inadequate performance, resulting in an unprecedented loss to Bangladesh, followed by a poor showing against England, was labeled historically weak.
Shahzad urged essential team alterations, emphasizing the public’s growing awareness and the need for selectors and the PCB head to give opportunities to up-and-coming young talents.
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Shahzad Slams Pakistan’s “Historically Weak” Performance: A Call for Change and a Bollywood Lesson
Pakistan cricket is reeling after a humiliating innings defeat to England in the Multan Test, a loss so devastating it’s being called historically weak. Adding fuel to the fire, former cricketer Ahmed Shahzad has unleashed a scathing critique, directly targeting both the players and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).
In a fiery Facebook video, Shahzad didn’t pull any punches. He blamed the team’s resounding defeat on a poorly prepared pitch that favored England’s batsmen, arguing it gifted the opposition an easy victory. His criticism wasn’t limited to the pitch; he directly attacked the players’ apparent lack of national pride and understanding of the significant financial investment the PCB has made in the team.
He didn’t mince words regarding the team’s bowling performance, specifically condemning the spinners’ lack of focus and commitment. Despite scoring over 500 runs, Pakistan’s dismal bowling performance led to an innings defeat – a truly embarrassing global record.
Shahzad’s recommendations for improvement were equally blunt. He urged a complete overhaul of the team, suggesting the PCB and selectors give opportunities to young, upcoming talent. He even suggested a rather unconventional motivational tool: watching the classic Indian film Lagaan, implying a need for a renewed sense of grit and determination.
Even coach Mickey Arthur has expressed concern, highlighting the team’s worrying media image. Shahzad’s outspoken criticism reflects a growing public dissatisfaction with Pakistan’s recent performances and highlights the immense pressure facing the team and the PCB to address this crisis. This isn’t just about one bad game; it’s a call for a fundamental shift in attitude and approach within Pakistani cricket, from the pitch preparation to the players’ mindset and the selection policies of the board. The question now is: will the PCB heed Shahzad’s advice?
