In a controversial and forceful statement, Pakistan attacks Ahmed Shehzad took a direct shot at the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) after the Indian bowler bowled an off-spinner. Ravichandran AshwinStrong statement on the current state of cricket in Pakistan.
Responding to Ashwin’s surprise at Pakistan’s recent struggles, Shehzad did not hold back, sarcastically dismissing Ashwin’s concerns and turning the focus to the printed circuit boardThe failures of.
Ahmed Shehzad sarcastically responds to Ravichandran Ashwin’s shock over Pakistan’s decline
He mocked the PCB’s management and decisions, saying that stadiums may be under construction but the real progress of cricket in Pakistan remains motionless.
Shehzad’s comments came in the wake of Ashwin’s blunt assessment on his YouTube channel, where the Indian all-rounder expressed shock over Pakistan’s recent thrashing at home in a two-match Test series against Bangladesh.
Drawing a comparison with the era of Misbah-ul-Haq and Younis Khan, Ashwin pointed out that beating Pakistan used to be a challenge but now things have changed drastically.
Ashwin said in a video posted on his YouTube channel: “All this aside, Pakistan cricket, to see where it is now, it was not possible 10 years ago with Misbah, Younis Khan, even when they used to play in the UAE. Back then, it was very difficult to beat Pakistan, wasn’t it?”
Why are you surprised, Ashwin? Shehzad
Responding sarcastically to Ashwin’s comments, Shehzad questioned why the Indian star was surprised by the Pakistan cricket team’s recent struggles.
Ahmed Shehzad ridiculed the PCB for believing that hosting tournaments like the Champions One-Day Cup, which begins on September 12, would improve the situation in Pakistan.
Ahmed Shehzad said on his YouTube channel: “Why are you surprised, Ashwin? Don’t worry, everything is fine here. Don’t you see that stadiums are being built here? Excavations are being done continuously. Don’t be surprised at all. Don’t you see that Pakistan is organising a cup?
Just wait and watch the number of players coming out of this tournament. How can we get a battery of fast bowlers and produce players? Aren’t you seeing it? Why are you surprised, Ravi?
Shehzad criticises Pakistan cricket team’s recent woes
Ahmed Shehzad did not hold back in his criticism as he slammed Pakistan for their failure to qualify for the Super 8 round of the 2024 T20 World Cup and insisted that there are bigger issues within the national set-up that need to be addressed.
Ahmed Shehzad concluded by saying:, “So what if we fail to qualify for the Super 8 round of the 2024 T20 World Cup? So what if there is a group spirit in our team? So what if the current players in the team are not performing at their best? It’s not a big deal, Ravi, so don’t worry.”
It is noteworthy that Pakistan is all set to host England in a Test series after a humiliating home Test series defeat against Bangladesh recently. England will travel to Pakistan for a three-match Test series next month.
However, it is said that this series might be shifted out of Pakistan due to the ongoing renovation work at Pakistan stadiums for the 2024 Champions Trophy.
