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Former Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Kamran Akmal sharply criticized Pakistan cricket after their 2-1 ODI series loss to Bangladesh. Missing senior players like Babar Azam and Fakhar Zaman, the inexperienced team struggled under pressure. Akmal condemned poor tactics, accountability gaps, and continued failures in ICC tournaments, questioning the team’s direction and future prospects.

New Delhi: Former Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Kamran Akmal launched a scathing criticism of the national side after their defeat to Bangladesh in the three-match ODI series. Pakistan, led by Shaheen Afridi, lost the series 2-1 after suffering an 11-run defeat in the deciding match in Dhaka on Sunday.

Pakistan entered the series without several senior players, including Babar Azam and Fakhar Zaman, as the team management opted to give younger players opportunities. It was later revealed that the duo had been dealing with injuries sustained during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup. However, the relatively inexperienced lineup struggled to make the most of the opportunity and failed to handle the pressure in crucial moments.

Reacting strongly to the outcome, Akmal expressed serious concerns over the state of Pakistan cricket and questioned the lack of accountability within the Pakistan Cricket Board.

“For god's sake, think about Pakistan cricket. Just see the levels we have gone down to. The Netherlands must be thinking that if they get to play a three-match ODI series against Pakistan, they can attain Test status, as they can also beat us. You have made a mockery of your cricket. You people just don't care,” Akmal said on the ‘Game Plan’ show.