Pakistan Cricket Team Faces Criticism After Loss to New Zealand: Ramiz Raja Expresses Disappointment

The Pakistan cricket team faced a humiliating defeat at the hands of New Zealand in the third T20 match, leading to sharp criticism from ex-cricketer and former PCB chairman Ramiz Raja. The Kiwis, despite missing several key players due to IPL commitments, managed to outclass Babar Azam’s side and level the series at 1-1.

Mark Chapman’s blistering knock of 87 not out off 42 balls, aided by Dean Foxcroft’s 31, propelled New Zealand to a comfortable seven-wicket victory. The visitors’ inexperienced bowling attack put up a commendable performance to restrict Pakistan to 178/4, a total that was easily chased down by the Black Caps.

Raja, in a scathing assessment of Pakistan’s performance, expressed his disappointment with the team’s lackluster showing. He criticized the batters for not capitalizing on their starts and failing to post a competitive total on a pitch that he believed was worth at least 250 runs.

Furthermore, Raja highlighted the subpar bowling display by Pakistan’s frontline bowlers, Naseem Shah and Shaheen Shah Afridi, who failed to make an impact in the match. The former cricketer emphasized the need for the team to show more consistency and resilience, especially with the T20 World Cup looming on the horizon.

The defeat not only raised questions about Pakistan’s ability to perform consistently but also highlighted the team’s vulnerability in high-pressure situations. As the series now stands at 1-1, all eyes will be on Babar Azam and his men as they look to bounce back in the remaining matches and prove their mettle on the international stage.