Aus vs Pak: Shoaib Akhtar expresses disappointment over T20I series

Australian cricket team trounced visiting Pakistanis to wrap three-match T20I series 2-0. In a dominating outing with both bat and ball, Aaron Finch-led side registered a 10-wicket victory after restricting Pakistan for just 106-8 in ir 20 overs. In response, opening batsmen Aaron Finch and David Warner completed run-chase in just 11.5 overs without losing any wicket.

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Pakistan team ‘disappoints’ again – Shoaib Akhtar

Pakistan’s dismal 2019 record in shortest format continues with ar series defeat. Pakistan, who are ranked 1 in ICC Twenty20 rankings, have lost eight out of ir nine completed matches this year. Earlier this year, South Africa defeated ‘Men in Green’ 2-1 in a home series. Sarfaraz Ahmed-led side n toured England for limited-overs contest, which saw visitors losing only T20I by 7 wickets. y were n whitewashed by an inexperienced Sri Lankan line-up in home conditions. Strings of T20I defeats led to heavy changes within team, including sacking of Sarfaraz Ahmed from captaincy. However, change in leadership failed to make any impact as Babar Azam failed to lead Pakistan, resulting in ar series defeat ‘Down Under’.

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After ir 10-wicket defeat to Australia at Perth, former Pakistani speedster Shoaib Akhtar took to social media to express his disappointment. In a video shared by Akhtar, former cricketer said that losing ar series is a “sad scenario” for team. Akhtar also wished “best of luck” to Pakistani team as y have only 8-9 T20I games left before ICC T20 World Cup kicks-off in Australia next year.

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