India Vs Pakistan: ‘Brainless and clueless’: Shoaib Akhtar blasts Pakistan management after Champions Trophy loss to India | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan quick bowler Shoaib Akhtar didn’t maintain again his frustration following Pakistan’s six-wicket defeat to India of their ICC Champions Trophy 2025 conflict on the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday. The loss nearly ended hosts and defending champions Pakistan’s marketing campaign, and Akhtar’s emotional response rapidly went viral on social media.
Speaking candidly, Akhtar admitted he was not all in favour of discussing Pakistan cricket. “I would not even talk about Pakistan cricket if I was not getting paid. Honestly, I have nothing to do with them anymore. I am requested to come here (on the show), so I come. I have no agenda to talk ill about them. Why should I waste my time?” Akhtar stated in a video that has sparked debate on-line.
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The legendary pacer was significantly harsh on the Pakistan staff management, calling them “brainless and clueless.” He criticised their tactical selections, particularly their collection of solely 5 bowlers, when most groups now play six. “You go with two all-rounders, but this is just brainless and clueless management. I am really disappointed,” he added.

Akhtar additionally expressed sympathy for the Pakistan gamers, blaming their struggles on a scarcity of clear path from the management. “We can’t blame the kids. The players are just as the team management is! They don’t know what to do. They don’t have the skillsets of Rohit, Virat and Shubman. Neither they know anything, nor the management.”
Despite his disappointment with Pakistan, Akhtar heaped reward on Virat Kohli, who scored an unbeaten 100 off 111 balls to information India to victory. “Hats off to him, he’s a superstar, a modern-day great. I really hope he reaches 100 international centuries.”