Legendary pacer Wasim Akram took a dig at the eating habits of Pakistan players after their crushing loss to India in the Champions Trophy 2025 match in Dubai on Sunday (February 23).

Pakistan, the designated hosts for the ICC tournament, have been knocked out of the showpiece event in the group stage after losing their first two matches against New Zealand and India.

The Men in Green would have remained in the semi-final contention had Bangladesh defeated the Kiwis, but this was not to be.

The underwhelming campaign has put the Pakistan players under the scanner, sparking strong reactions from the experts and former cricketers.

Akram also joined the criticism bandwagon as he pointed out that a plate full of bananas came out for Mohammad Rizwan’s team during drinks break.

"I think it was the second, or the third drinks break. And I saw a plate full of bananas coming out for players to eat. Itni kele bandar bhi nahi khaate (Even monkey don't have so many bananas). And it's their diet. Had it been out captain Imran Khan, he would have given me a beating over it," Akram said on a post-match show. 'Dressing Room'.

The former captain also slammed the Pakistan bowlers for their listless performance in the last five matches, which he claimed is worse than that of Oman and the USA.

"Enough is enough. You have made them the stars. In the last five ODIs, Pakistan bowlers have managed to get 24 wickets at an average of 60. That is 60 runs per wicket. Our average is even poor than Oman and USA. In 14 teams who are playing ODIs, Pakistan’s bowling average is second worst," he added.

Wasim Akram also urged the PCB chief to call the selection committee and captain and ask them tough questions regarding the squad selection for the Champions Trophy.

"Chairman saab pls call captain, selection committee and coach and ask them what kind of selection they have made. Khusdil Shah and Salam Agha did they ever looked like taking wickets? I am literally shouting for weeks that this squad is not good but chairman said they have assembled the best squad," he remarked.