ICC ODI World Cup 2023: "Eating 8 kg mutton every day, no fitness test!" Wasim Akram Calls Pakistan Team's Fielding Embarrassing; Read

ICC ODI World Cup 2023: Former Pakistan skipper and World Cup winner was furious after Pakistan's defeat against Afghanistan on Monday. Afghans defeated Pakistan for the first time in history.

The worst thing is that the defeat came at the biggest stage for Pakistan and now have put their knockout spot in scrunity. The Shaheens are now in 5th position with 2 wins in their five matches, the same as Afghanistan who are in 6th because of NRR.

It was a dark night in Pakistan cricket history and the 'King Of Swing' has put all the blame on the players. He lashed out at the players and was furious over the sloppy display of fielding by the team.

"Eating 8 KG Mutton Every Day"

The Pakistan team was sloppy on the field on Monday and gifted extra runs to Afghanistan in bulk. During the final stages of the match, it looked like the players had given up on the match entirely and were not even trying.

Wasim Akram was furious and targeted the fitness level of the whole team. "It's embarrassing. Just 2 wickets, 280-290 is a big score. Whether the pitch is wet or not, fielding is when you look at the fitness levels. We have been discussing on this show that there has been no fitness test for the last 2 years. If I take the players' individual names, they won't like it. It looks like they are eating 8 kg of mutton every day."

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Akram further stated that there should be a fitness test for every player. "There should be tests. Professionally, you are playing for your country, you are being paid. I am with Misbah. When he was coach, he had that criteria, players hated him. But, it worked for the team. Fielding is all about fitness, and it shows on the field.

"Now we have come to a stage, where we will pray, do ifs and buts, wait for other teams to lose, then we can reach the semi-finals," he added.

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