NEW DELHI: The defeat of the Pakistan cricket team against Afghanistan in the ongoing ICC ODI World Cup in India has sparked heavy criticism from former Pakistan cricketers. The loss, which came as a shock to many, has put Pakistan's semi-finals aspirations in jeopardy. Former cricketers have questioned the captaincy of Babar Azam and held him responsible for the unexpected defeat.
Ibrahim Zadran and Rahmanullah Gurbaz emerged as the heroes of the day for Afghanistan, with Zadran's impressive innings of 87 off 113 balls and Gurbaz's swift knock of 65 off 53 balls. The duo set a strong foundation for Afghanistan with a 130-run partnership for the first wicket. Rahmat Shah's unbeaten 77 off 84 balls and skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi's 48 not out sealed the deal for Afghanistan against a lacklustre Pakistan side.
