Pakistan cricket is once again in the spotlight, and not for the right reasons. The Men in Green crashed out of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 after consecutive defeats against New Zealand and India. While fans and experts debated what went wrong, a fiery exchange on live TV stole the show!
Former cricketers Shoaib Akhtar and Mohammad Hafeez went head-to-head in a heated discussion about Pakistan’s talent pool. Hafeez insisted that Pakistan still has plenty of talented players. But Akhtar wasn’t convinced.
Shoaib Akhtar vs. Mohammad Hafeez: The Talent Debate
The argument started when Hafeez defended the team’s abilities, saying, “There is a lot of talent, but a lack of planning.” Before he could continue, Akhtar interrupted with a blunt question:
“Where is the talent in Pakistan cricket?”
Hafeez stood firm, insisting, “Talent is there, no doubt.” But Akhtar fired back:
“Kaun sa talent hai? Kis cheez ka?” (Which talent? In what area?)
The debate only got more intense. Akhtar used wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Rizwan as an example, emphasizing that true talent is displayed on the field, not just talked about.
Akhtar’s Brutal Take on Pakistan Cricket
Akhtar didn’t hold back. He questioned why Pakistan hasn’t produced consistent match-winners in the past decade.
“I’ve been hearing about this talent for 20 years. But where is it? If it was there, we’d see it on the field!”
Pakistan’s decline in global cricket continues to be a hot topic. Can they bounce back? Or is a major overhaul needed?
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