Pakistan were bowled out for 99 runs while chasing 119 against Zimbabwe.
Zimbabwe defeated Pakistan in the second T20I and leveled the three-match series 1-1 with one more game to go. Pakistan were bowled out for 99 while chasing a target of 119 runs in 20 overs on Friday (April 23).
Former Pakistan cricketer Ramiz Raja has lambasted the team for their poor performance and called it a 'dark moment' in the history of Pakistan cricket.
"Pakistan players played reckless shots and there was no technique or partnership. [Blessing] Muzarabani was the only quality bowler in their [Zimbabwe] line-up and if you get a chance to watch the replays you will see that our batting seemed so ordinary against him," he said in a video posted on his YouTube channel.
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He added, "Pakistan team looked like a rabbit in the headlights. They were expecting disasters, did not back themselves and showed an ordinary performance against a club-level side. I'm shocked as to whether I should analyse this or express anger over this. This clearly is a very dark moment in our history."
Pakistan's veteran cricketer Shoaib Malik was also unhappy with the humiliating defeat. He slammed Misbah-ul-Haq-led team management in a series of tweets.
"Unacquainted decision-makers need to take a step back; Babar & chief selector need to call the shots. In my opinion we need an international white ball coach who understands cricket inside out & grooms our captain whilst giving clarity to our players for coming time," Malik tweeted.
"When your management relies on likes & dislikes especially when your cricket is just in surviving mode, then what else do expect as a nation? On top of that when you don't let your captain take decisions this is bound to happen."