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Time of India
7 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
92 all out! Ex-Pakistan cricketer slams Mike Hesson's appointment as head coach — 'I don't know what qualities…'
Mike Hesson and Babar Azam Former fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has questioned the appointment of Mike Hesson as the new head coach of the Pakistan cricket team after they were bowled out for a paltry 92 in the third ODI against West Indies. 'Mike Hesson is a good T20 coach, but I don't know what qualities he has for ODIs. In this format, if you don't play quality players, this is what will happen,' Akhtar said on the Game On Hai show. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! 'Unless you field established all-rounders, batters, bowlers, and spinners, you won't last the full 50 overs. You can't just scrape by in this format,' he added. 'This is the result of bad policies, not the players' fault. Your players will always be exposed on seaming tracks. Now, this rebuilding process has simply been given a new name — making a combination,' he remarked. 'Be thankful Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc weren't here. Wherever such conditions exist, our players will be exposed,' Akhtar said. The former pacer also criticised senior Pakistan batters Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan. Poll What do you think is the main reason for Pakistan's poor performance in ODIs? Lack of quality players. Poor coaching strategies. Inexperienced team. 'You have played so much cricket; you should try to finish the game yourself,' Akhtar said. 'When Babar bats, he looks so good. He just needs to accelerate and finish the match. If you've scored a fifty, the next fifty should come quickly. You've already spent an hour at the crease, you understand the pitch — now just double it up.' Pakistan beat West Indies in the first one-day international on Friday by five wickets. West Indies leveled the series with a five-wicket victory in the second ODI. Pakistan won the preceding Twenty20 series 2-1 played in Florida. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
India Today
7 days ago
- Sport
- India Today
Shoaib Akhtar rips into Pakistan batters, calls for mega changes in culture
Former pacer Shoaib Akhtar has criticised the Pakistan team batters after their heavy defeat in the ODI series decider against West Indies. The loss marked Pakistan's first bilateral series defeat to the West Indies in 34 years, leaving fans and former players frustrated with the side's spiralling performance in world 295 to win the series, Pakistan collapsed like a pack of cards. Three of their top four batters fell for ducks, and the innings folded for just 92 runs. Jayden Seales, the young West Indies fast bowler claimed 6/18, the best-ever bowling figures against Pakistan in ODI history, surpassing Dale Steyn's 6/39 in a team that comprises the likes of Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan, the performance was shambolic. Azam, once considered as the next big thing in Pakistan cricket hasn't scored an international hundred against a full-member team for nearly three years. Skipper Rizwan has contributed in bits and pieces but once again failed to score runs in a big match. 'We used to have expressive and explosive talent, and we played like that. We were never dependent on one individual, everyone chipped in. No one used to look for escape routes. The environment has changed, and in the last 10–15 years, everyone has started playing for themselves. Everyone is playing for their averages. The intent should be to win matches for your country,' Akhtar said on the Game On Hai CHANGE NEEDED: SHOAIB AKHTARPakistan have been heavily criticised for their outdated brand of cricket for a while now. Since reaching the semi-final and final of T20 World Cup 2021 and 2022, Pakistan cricket have been on a freefall. The team was knocked out of the group stages in the ODI World Cup 2023 and T20 World Cup 2024, owing to their defensive style of India in the 2024 World Cup, the side failed to chase down a paltry total of 120 runs.'We need to change the intent, the mindset, and create that atmosphere. You need to play according to modern cricket. How hard is that to understand?' Akhtar blasted the Pakistan in the T20I series, Pakistan were able to edge out West Indies 2-1, it still does not hide their vulnerability while playing outside home. They toured Bangladesh and lost 1-2 in July. In March-April 2025, they went down against New Zealand 0-3, vindicating the team's obvious vulnerability on foreign soils.'Halka sa seam hota hai toh musibat pad jaati hai (The ball moves a bit and they are in trouble). Rawalpindi pitch lekar nahi ghoom sakte (You can't carry Pindi pitches everywhere),' said upcoming matches will provide the side with a chance to respond to criticism and gain confidence ahead of the bigger challenge - the T20 World Cup in 2026 in India and Sri Lanka. A better and comparatively comprehensive show could ease some pressure on the players, at least for the time being.- EndsMust Watch
Time of India
14-08-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Babar aur Rizwan kab match winners banenge? Shoaib Akhtar's stinging remark on Pakistan's senior batters
Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam Former Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar has slammed senior batters Babar Azam and Mohammed Rizwan for yet not becoming the match-winners their country demands from them. Akhtar's remarks came after Jayden Seales destroyed Pakistan's chase with six wickets as West Indies won the third and final ODI by a huge margin of 202 runs on Tuesday to clinch the series 2-1. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Pakistan was dismissed for 92 in 29.2 overs after West Indies had lost the toss and made a challenging 294-6 at Brian Lara Stadium in Tarouba, Trinidad and Tobago, with Hope dominating the innings. The West Indies captain hit five sixes and 10 fours in his 94-ball knock, sharing an unbroken seventh-wicket stand with Justin Greaves of 110 runs in around eight overs. Greaves was 43 not out in only 24 deliveries, including two sixes and four fours. Poll Do you agree with Shoaib Akhtar's criticism of Babar Azam and Mohammed Rizwan? Yes, they need to perform better No, they have their own style Unsure They should focus on consistency Pakistan collapsed early in its chase to 23-4 in the ninth over, with three ducks from its top four batters. Opener Saim Ayub was caught behind on the third ball of the innings, Abdullah Shafique also failed to score, and Pakistan was 8-3 when captain Mohammad Rizwan was bowled by Seales for a golden duck in the third over. Seales took his fourth wicket by trapping Babar Azam (9) lbw. " Aap itna khel chuke ho, aap koshish karo ki aap hi match khatam kar ke aao (You have played so much cricket, you should try to finish the game by yourself)," Akhtar said on the show Game On Hai. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villas Prices In Dubai Might Be More Affordable Than You Think Villas In Dubai | Search Ads Get Quote Undo "I think this is what goes against Babar Azam and Mohammed Rizwan. " Babar khelta hai toh kitna acha lagta hai (When Babar bats he looks so good). Isi cheez ko thoda accelerate kar de aur khatam kar de (He just needs to accelerate his knock and finish the game for his team). " 50 kiya and agla 50 jaldi kare. 50 karne ke liye aapko ghanta guzar na padta hai and aapko wicket ki samajh ho jaati hai (You have scored a half-century and the next 50 should come quickly. For that fifty, you have batted one hour and you know how the pitch is behaving, you just need to double it up)." Pakistan beat West Indies in the first one-day international on Friday by five wickets. West Indies leveled the series with a five-wicket victory in the second ODI. Pakistan won the preceding Twenty20 series 2-1 played in Florida. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
India.com
14-08-2025
- Sport
- India.com
‘Rawalpindi Ki Pitch Lekar Nahi Ghoom Sakte': Shoaib Akhtar Tears Into Pakistan's Shocking Batting Performance Against West Indies
Pakistan cricket is grappling with a reality check after suffering a crushing ODI series defeat against the West Indies. The Caribbean side clinched their first bilateral ODI series win over Pakistan since 1991, sealing the three-match series 2–1. 202-Run Humiliation in Decisive Third ODI The series decider at Tarouba turned into a nightmare for Pakistan. Chasing 295, the visitors were bundled out for just 92, enduring a massive 202-run loss. West Indies fast bowler Jayden Seales produced a career-best spell of 6/18, dismantling Pakistan's batting order, while captain Shai Hope anchored the hosts' innings with an unbeaten century. Shoaib Akhtar Slams Lack of Intent Former Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar didn't mince words in his post-match reaction on the Game On Hai show. He criticised the team for playing selfish cricket and lacking collective fight. 'We used to have expressive and explosive talent… everyone chipped in. Now, everyone is playing for their averages. The intent should be to win matches for your country,' Akhtar said, as quoted by The Times of India. He urged the side to adopt a modern, aggressive approach, stressing that mindset and team culture need urgent change. 'We need to change the intent, the mindset, and create that atmosphere. How hard is that to understand?' Top-Order Collapse Adds to Woes Pakistan's top order crumbled under pressure, with three ducks among the top four batters. Captain Mohammad Rizwan fell for a golden duck, bowled by Seales. Openers Saim Ayub and Abdullah Shafique also failed to score, while Babar Azam managed just nine runs before being trapped lbw. Akhtar pointed out technical deficiencies, particularly the inability to handle seam movement. 'Halka sa seam hota hai toh musibat pad jaati hai (A bit of seam movement and they're in trouble). Rawalpindi pitch lekar nahi ghoom sakte (You can't carry Pindi pitches everywhere).' Upcoming Fixtures for Both Teams Pakistan will look to regroup ahead of a tri-series starting August 29 against Afghanistan and the United Arab Emirates, followed by the Asia Cup next month. West Indies will face Nepal in a three-match T20I series before touring India for a two-Test series in October.
News18
14-08-2025
- Sport
- News18
Shoaib Akhtar Blasts Mohammad Rizwan & Co. After WI Drubbing: 'Halka Sa Seam Hota...'
Last Updated: Shoaib Akhtar has criticised Pakistan's batting collapse against the Windies, noting the shift from team play to individual averages. Former cricketer Shoaib Akhtar has said that while Pakistan once used to have expressive and explosive talent, over the years, cricketers have started playing for themselves, adding that a slight seam movement off the pitch is repeatedly putting the Pakistan batters in trouble. In the decisive third game at Tarouba, Pakistan suffered a crushing 202-run loss to the Windies, folding for just 92 in pursuit of a 295-run target. Pakistan slumped from 23/4 to 92 all out, a collapse that laid bare the flaws in their batting lineup, prompting an unrestrained critique from Akhtar. 'We used to have expressive and explosive talent and we played like that. We were never dependent on one individual; everyone chipped in," Akhtar said while speaking on the Game On Hai show. 'No one used to look for escape routes. The environment has changed and in the last 10–15 years, everyone has started playing for themselves. Everyone is playing for their averages," Akhtar added. 'We need to change the intent, the mindset and create that atmosphere. You need to play according to modern cricket. How hard is that to understand?" Akhtar questioned. Three of the top four batters, including captain Mohammad Rizwan, dismissed for a golden duck by Jayden Seales, fell without scoring, encapsulating the batting disaster. Pakistan will next be in action on August 29 against Afghanistan in a tri-series that features the UAE as well, serving as preparation for the Asia Cup in September. On Tuesday, an inspired Seales led the Windies to a crushing 202-run win against Pakistan in the third and deciding ODI in Trinidad. Seales blew away the Pakistan top order en route to figures of 6/18 as the tourists were bundled out for only 92 in a chase of 295 to win. view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
