Imagine a cricket match so one-sided, so utterly demoralizing, that even the losing team’s own journalists can’t hold back their fury. That’s exactly what happened after India’s crushing 61-run victory over Pakistan in the T20 World Cup clash on Sunday. But here’s where it gets controversial: Was this just another defeat, or a symptom of deeper issues plaguing Pakistani cricket? Let’s dive in.
India’s dominant performance—posting 175/7 and then bowling Pakistan out for a meager 114—has sparked a firestorm of criticism. Former cricketers, fans, and commentators are up in arms, but it was Pakistani journalist Huda Shah who delivered the most scathing takedown. In a viral social media video, she labeled the defeat as “the height of shamelessness,” pointing fingers at “useless players” and questioning the team’s preparation. Her words were sharp, her frustration palpable: “You were going to lose, but you could have at least chased a little, you could have worked a bit harder.”
And this is the part most people miss: Shah didn’t just criticize the players; she tore into the entire system. She mocked reports of the team’s intense practice sessions, asking sarcastically, “What did they even practice? Certainly not batting. There was so much news about batting practice, bowling practice, fielding practice. But what exactly did you practice?” Her disappointment was clear: “These guys couldn’t even reach 100. The team is facing huge embarrassment. We already felt the humiliation would be bad, but this much humiliation!”
Here’s the bold truth: Shah even suggested that Pakistan should have stuck to their initial decision to boycott the match—a move sparked by Bangladesh’s Mustafizur Rahman being removed from Kolkata Knight Riders’ IPL squad. “It would have been better if we had not taken back that decision. At least we would have been spared this disappointment and humiliation,” she concluded.
The backlash didn’t stop with Shah. Former Pakistani fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar launched a blistering attack on Pakistan Cricket Board chief Mohsin Naqvi, questioning his competence and the continued support for underperforming players. “Now one guy doesn’t even know he’s the chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board. How will the team run now? You’ve made him a superstar, but he can’t win a single match,” Akhtar ranted.
India’s decisive win propelled them into the Super Eight leg of the T20 World Cup, but for Pakistan, the fallout is far from over. The criticism isn’t just about the players—it’s about the management, the board, and the systemic issues that have led to repeated failures against their arch-rivals. And here’s the question that’s dividing fans: Is this just a bad day at the office, or is Pakistani cricket in need of a complete overhaul? Let us know your thoughts in the comments—this debate is far from settled.
