Former Pakistani pacer Mohammad Amir criticised the team’s performance following the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 defeat to India, questioning the captain of Muhammadriz One, and a bigger explanation from the selector than the squad’s choice I’m looking for responsibility.
Liz One’s Captain
Amir is troubled by Rizwan’s post-match statements, particularly with his claim that Saim Ayub was the “gelling factor” for the team and that his absence made the team uneasy.
“If that were the case, Australia should have been home too. They lack Starc, Marsh and Cummins,” Amir said.
He argued that the captain should not rely on a single player to define the performance of the team, and questioned why Pakistan lacks a backup plan when the elimination of Saim was so damaging. did. “As a leader, what are you doing with the team when you don’t have Plan B?” he asked.
Poor choice and accountability
Amir also criticized the Pakistan Cricket Committee (PCB) for selecting players based on Pakistan Super League (PSL) performances instead of domestic cricket.
“The PSL should not be the standard for selection of national teams. Top domestic cricket performers should be a priority, not a PSL,” he said. He questioned why the T20 experts were chosen for 50 over cricket, arguing that ODI’s choice should be based on long-form performances rather than T20 leagues.
Taking the selectors accountable for the composition of Pakistan’s poor squads, “People who say they don’t need a spinner or a proper opener must move forward and admit their mistakes. We’re opening and middle over. It was a struggle. “
He criticized decision makers who have remained in power for years despite repeated failures, saying, “Even though the same face has been removed multiple times, it’s back in the system. How can I move forward like this? Can you do it?”
As Pakistan’s Champions Trophy almost certainly ends, Amir’s remarks reflect growing concern over the direction of the team, choice policies and leadership choices.