Legendary fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar delivered a scathing post-mortem of Pakistan’s Asia Cup 2025 final loss to India, criticising the PCB, captain Salman Agha, and coach Mike Hesson. He attributed the defeat to systemic flaws, including a lack of aggression, poor strategic choices, and the board's preference for "obedient kids" over strong personalities, advocating for grassroots reforms.
Legendary fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar delivered a scathing post-mortem of Pakistan’s Asia Cup 2025 final loss to India, criticising the PCB, captain Salman Agha, and coach Mike Hesson. He attributed the defeat to systemic flaws, including a lack of aggression, poor strategic choices, and the board's preference for "obedient kids" over strong personalities, advocating for grassroots reforms.