'Wasim Akram Angry at Pakistan's Diet: Imran Khan Would've 'Beaten' Him Up If...'

Legendary pacer Wasim Akram criticized the Pakistan players for their poor eating habits following their embarrassing loss to India in the Champions Trophy. Despite hosting the tournament in a hybrid model, Pakistan failed to advance to the semi-finals after defeats to New Zealand and India. The team's hopes were dashed even further when Bangladesh was unable to defeat New Zealand, allowing the Kiwis to secure their spot in the next round alongside India.

However, the underwhelming campaign has put the Pakistan players under the scanner as senior stars like Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, Shaheen Afridi, and others failed once again in the ICC event.

Akram pointed out that a plate full of bananas came out during a drinks break, which shocked him.

"I think it was the second, or the third drinks break. And I saw a plate full of bananas coming out for players to eat. Itni kele bandar bhi nahi khatte (Even monkey don't have so many bananas). And it's their diet. Had it been out captain Imran Khan, he would have given me a beating over it," Akram said on a post-match show. 'Dressing Room'.

‘Pakistan’s bowling average is second worst’

The legendary pacer, who claimed 502 wickets during his illustrious ODI career, lashed out at the Pakistan bowlers for their lacklustre bowling average in the last five matches, which he claimed is worse than that of Oman and the USA.

"Enough is enough. You have made them the stars. In the last five ODIs, Pakistan bowlers have managed to get 24 wickets at an average of 60. That is 60 runs per wicket. Our average is even poor than Oman and USA. In 14 teams who are playing ODIs, Pakistan’s bowling average is second worst," he added.

He also urged the PCB chief to call the selection committee and captain and ask them tough questions regarding the squad selection for the Champions Trophy.

"Chairman saab pls call captain, selection committee and coach and ask them what kind of selection they have made. Khusdil Shah and Salam Agha did they ever looked like taking wickets? I am literally shouting for weeks that this squad is not good but chairman said they have assembled the best squad," he said.

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