Shoaib Akhtar Calls Mohammad Rizwan 'Abnormal'; Shoaib Malik Challenges Him To Fix Pakistan Cricket System

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:51pm on 27 Feb 2025,Thursday Sports

Former Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Akhtar criticized Mohammad Rizwan’s captaincy after Pakistan’s Champions Trophy exit, calling him "abnormal." Speaking on PTV, he blamed the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for poor leadership choices. Ex-captain Shoaib Malik interrupted, challenging Akhtar to "fix the system." Akhtar responded, saying he could reform domestic cricket in three years if given control. Mohammad Hafeez joked, "Isn't three years too long?" Pakistan's six-wicket defeat to India sealed their fate in the tournament. Akhtar’s remarks have sparked intense debate over the team’s future.

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