India, Feb. 25 -- After taking a blunt swipe as Babar Azam, former Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Akhtar savaged captain Mohammad Rizwan live on television, calling him "abnormal" after Pakistan suffered an embarrassing group-stage exit in the Champions Trophy following a loss against India on Sunday.

Speaking on PTV after India beat Pakistan by six wickets in Dubai, sealing the humiliating fate for the defending champions, Akhtar seemed frustrated talking about the Rizwan-led side. He not only criticised the PCB over their lack of interest in changing the dynamics of the sport in the country but also slammed the captain.

"We do not have a personal agenda against the players. If I wasn't paid, I wouldn't even be here discussing Pakistan cric...