India, Oct. 1 -- The defeat against India in the Asia Cup 2025 final has triggered harsh criticism from Pakistan cricket's fans and former players. Among the most outspoken is former pacer Shoaib Akhtar, widely known as the 'Rawalpindi Express', who voiced his frustration with Pakistan's cricket culture during an interview on ARY News.

The former fast bowler did not spare team management or captaincy either. "Where will the attitude come when the captain is not inspiring? The captain is a reflection of the board's choices," Akhtar said, stressing that timid governance breeds timid cricket.

"The team combinations weren't right, the captaincy wasn't spot-on, and they weren't willing to listen to us," he added.

Notably, Pakistan Cricket B...