Wasim Akram Blasts Pakistan Cricket Systemic Failures

Legendary Pakistan cricketer Wasim Akram has delivered a scathing assessment of the national team's performance and the underlying issues plaguing Pakistan cricket, stating he predicted the current series loss to England before it began. Akram cited fundamental weaknesses across batting, bowling, and fielding, compounded by instability and a lack of patience within the domestic first-class structure. Speaking ahead of the third Test, which was scheduled to begin on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, Akram revealed his pre-series expectation of a 3-0 defeat. "I knew before the series we were going to lose 3-0 to England," Akram stated, attributing this foresight to "glaring problems in our batting and bowling." He elaborated on the team's on-field struggles, noting, "Our batting is struggling, our bowling is below average, and our fielding is worse. It's not rocket science." Akram emphasized that the problems extend far beyond the current squad and coaching staff, describing them as deep-rooted and systemic. "The issues are a lot deeper. These are the top players, there's nothing else there. The systems aren't there below that," he explained.