Wasim Akram lashes out at Pakistani players, doubts their fitness after their upset defeat vs Afghanistan

Afghanistan has etched their name in the history books after securing an eight wicket win against Pakistan yesterday. This was not only Pakistan’s third consecutive loss but also their biggest upset in the World Cup. 

Fans on social media are already showing their upset at Pakistan’s first-ever defeat against Afghanistan at the Chepauk Stadium.

Apart from fans, former Pakistani cricketers have also made some stern comments regarding the performances of players in the marquee tournament.

Wasim Akram, a former Pakistani bowler, has lashed out at the Pakistani players and said, “it was embarrassing today.

“Look at their fitness levels, we have constantly been raising our voices for the past three weeks that their has been no fitness test of our players in the last two years.”

He further comments on their diet and says, “it seems they are having 8-8 kilos of karahi and nihari everyday, but there shall be some tests also.”

“Professionally you guys are getting paid, playing for your country and there has to be a certain criteria.”

Akram also draws a major connection between fielding and fitness. “Fielding is all about fitness and that’s where we are lacking,” says the former Pakistani bowler. 

Meanwhile, Afghanistan has recorded their second upset win in the tournament after beating the defending champions England on 15 october. This win has sparked hope for Afghanistan in the ongoing World Cup campaign. They have now gained two wins from the five matches played and they still have a chance to qualify for the semi finals.

Pakistan on the other side have also grabbed two wins from the same number of matches played, but still have chance to make into the semi-finals.

For Babar Azam-led side, it now important to emerge victorious in all the remaining four matches to stand a good chance of qualifying for the knockouts.