USA upsets Pakistan, Kamran Akmal says, "There can't be a bigger insult than this."

Following Pakistan's shock loss to the USA in the ongoing T20 World Cup, former cricketer Kamran Akmal criticized the team and called it the "biggest humiliation" for the group.

Ankush Pandey Ankush Pandey
Jun 7, 2024 - 17:12 Updated: Jun 7, 2024 - 17:44
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USA upsets Pakistan, Kamran Akmal says, "There can't be a bigger insult than this."
USA upsets Pakistan, Kamran Akmal says,

The United States caught Pakistan off guard at Dallas' Grand Prairie Stadium during an intense encounter that culminated in an explosive Super Over.

T20 WORLD CUP

Timetable | Table of PointsIn their inaugural game of the season, the USA defeated the Men in Green against all odds, dominating Pakistan in every facet of the game.

While criticizing Pakistan's performance, Akmal stated that this loss represents the worst disrespect towards the squad.

"One of the worst insults to Pakistani cricket is losing in the Super Over. This is the biggest insult that conceivably exists. The USA performed remarkably well. They didn't seem like the underdogs. They appeared to be placed ahead of Pakistan. They demonstrated that degree of maturity," Akmal stated on his YouTube channel.

"They earned to win because they played better cricket than we did. Our cricket's visage has been exposed. It demonstrates the direction we are headed with cricket," he continued.

For a while, Pakistan had the upper hand in the game. They reduced the number of boundaries that approached and, in a defensive move, held on to 15 runs in the final over.

USA surprises Pakistan at the T20 World Cup by winning the Super Over by 5 runs.

Because of the simplification of the equation by Haris Rauf, the final delivery required just five runs.Nitish Kumar caused the game to go to Super Over after he found the barrier. Pakistan, one of the tournament favorites, was upset by the United States by five runs.

"The Pakistan cricket team gave a disgraceful performance. It's okay if they lose to powerful teams like England. It's okay if they lose after putting up a strong battle against the opposition. However, losing against a squad that hasn't played as many games," Akmal remarked.

"The humiliating aspect of the loss is that we drew the game at first and then lost in the Super Over. We will never forget this day," he said.

After the defeat, questions were raised about Pakistan's choice of the team. Former cricket players, such as Ramiz Raja, the former head of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), have questioned the team's selection process.

Akmal expressed his disapproval of the administration, claiming that consideration is given to the preferences of certain individuals in the selection process.

"Players are chosen based on their likes and dislikes. Although a player participated in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL), what about the previous three series in which he was unable to participate? Akmal asserted.

On Sunday, Pakistan and India, their bitter rivals, will play at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York.