Shoaib Akhtar Criticizes Pakistan’s Asia Cup Leadership
Pakistan’s loss in the Asian Cup 2025, barely beating India, has caused a new wave of questioning, with legendary fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar leveling sharp questions on the team’s leadership and planning.
In a post-match debate on national television, Akhtar said he was astonished by the actions on and off the field, as the present captaincy is directionless and lacking inspiration. Instead of recording the outcome, Akhtar broke down the strategic failures that enabled India to take the game that Pakistan had begun well in control.
He pointed out that the batting team lost the initiative once the initial ten overs had been completed at a good pace, and the team could not capitalize on the explosive start to come up with a dominating score. Akhtar says that the lack of young talents like Hasan Nawaz and Mohammad Wasim Jr. denied the side the firepower necessary to boost forward in the medium stage.
The former fast tracker also cited tactical confusion within the bowling department. He inquired about part-time options during power plays when specialist pacers were underutilized.
These choices caused Akhtar confusion about choice and on-field planning, which can be lethal in a high-stakes tournament. Although he was critical of Pakistan, Akhtar also recognized that India had used the opportunities offered well.
He has isolated the role of all-rounder Shivam Dube, whose middle-overs spell changed the tide and highlighted Pakistan’s inability to recover during pressure.
Akhtar’s comments have sparked serious debate among fans and analysts, with many suggesting that sweeping changes are necessary if Pakistan wants to stay afloat in the rest of the tournament fixtures.
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