Shoaib Akhtar
Pakistan captain Salman Agha faces criticism after T20 World Cup defeat
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Pakistan suffered a narrow loss to England in the Super 8s of the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup, prompting backlash against captain Salman Agha. His wife, Sabba Manzer, highlighted online abuse directed at her and their son. Former cricketer Shoaib Akhtar questioned Agha's leadership suitability.
Following India's 96-run victory over New Zealand in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 final—their third title and first successful home defense—former Pakistan bowler Shoaib Akhtar controversially likened the team to a 'rich kid' dominating neighborhood cricket, claiming they have 'ruined cricket.' He praised coach Gautam Gambhir's role in building confidence.
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In the T20 World Cup, following Pakistan's humiliating loss to India, Shoaib Akhtar made a quick u-turn on his criticism of PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi. Akhtar stated that his 'incompetent' remark was twisted and that Naqvi is 'a good guy.' This reversal came shortly after the match in Colombo.