Faheem Ashraf Shines Amid Pakistan’s Defeat
In the second ODI against New Zealand at Hamilton, Faheem Ashraf fought hard to keep Pakistan in the game with a brilliant knock of 73 runs off 80 balls. Despite his efforts, Pakistan suffered a heavy 84-run defeat, marking another disappointing performance in the series.
Faheem Hints at Selfish Gameplay Within the Team
During the post-match press conference, Faheem Ashraf made a bold statement that raised eyebrows. He indirectly suggested that some players in the squad were focusing more on personal milestones rather than playing for the team’s success.
“Each of us is trying to make the team win. But if you only focus on your personal game, or just do your part and step aside, that’s not how it works. As a team, we need to support each other rather than playing for individual performances.”
Many believe this was a veiled reference to senior players, possibly including Babar Azam, who has been under scrutiny for his recent performances.
Pakistan Cricket at Its Lowest Point?
Pakistan cricket seems to be going through one of its worst phases. After failing to win a single match at the Champions Trophy 2025, where they were both the host nation and defending champions, their struggles continued. They were humiliated by New Zealand in the T20I series 4-1 and have now lost the first two ODIs of the three-match series.
With such poor results, major changes in Pakistan cricket appear inevitable. The upcoming days, especially after the conclusion of the New Zealand tour, could bring significant shake-ups in the team structure.
Babar Azam Under Fire Once Again
Babar Azam is facing immense criticism for his lack of consistency and low scores. Some experts and fans are even suggesting that he should be dropped from the squad to bring fresh talent into the team.
Do you think Pakistan should move on from Babar Azam, or does he deserve more chances?
