Former speedster Shoaib Akhtar has come out hard at Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) following the team’s 0-1 defeat in the home Test series against Australia. While the first two games ended in a draw, the Aussies walked away with a 115-run triumph in the third and final Test to lift the trophy. Notably, the cricket fraternity has been critical of Pakistan’s ‘defensive’ approach throughout the series.

With the first two Tests ending in a draw, the pitch conditions in Rawalpindi and Karachi drew massive criticism, although the hosts made a terrific comeback to salvage a draw in the second Test. Babar Azam’s men looked on the right track to earn a draw in the Lahore Test as well. However, Nathan Lyon’s five-for meant the Aussies record a historic series win on Pakistan soil.

Akhtar wasn’t amused with the proceedings as he lashed out at PCB for their lackluster approach in the series. At the same time, he also lavished praises on the Pat Cummins-led side for playing brave cricket.

Veteran pacer Umesh Yadav is hopeful of making a comeback in India’s white-ball teams with an impressive show in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022. The 34-year-old will serve Kolkata Knight Riders this season, who bought him for his base price of INR 2 crore in the mega auction. Notably, Umesh last played a white-ball game for India back in 2019. He has been out of contention since then with India producing one quality fast bowler after another.

Moreover, the speedster had a hard time in the last few IPL seasons as well. Nonetheless, the right-arm pacer has been working on his game and is determined to play white-ball cricket for India again. He even believes that a good show in IPL 2022 can earn him a spot in India’s squad for the T20 World Cup, which will take place later this year in Australia.

The 2022 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is set to get underway on March 26 and fans can’t keep their calm. This year’s tournament is set to be a .