Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:37pm on 18 Sep 2025,Thursday Sports
Pakistan defeated UAE by 41 runs in the Asia Cup 2025 but faced heavy criticism for another poor batting show. Former fast bowler Wasim Akram admitted Pakistan’s loss to India left him “down and depressed” and said the team again showed technical faults against UAE. Only Fakhar Zaman crossed 30 runs, while Shaheen Afridi’s late unbeaten 29 saved Pakistan from more embarrassment. Captain Salman Ali Agha admitted batting struggles in middle overs remain a concern before the Super Four clash against India on September 21. Pakistan managed 146/9, with bowlers doing well, but batting woes continue to dominate discussions. (PC: NDTV)
