Pakistan Exits 2026 T20 World Cup Amid Criticism of Player Performances and Coaching

Pakistan exited the 2026 T20 World Cup despite a final win over Sri Lanka, prompting criticism of player performances and team management. Former spinner Saqlain Mushtaq defended all-rounders Shadab Khan and Mohammad Nawaz, attributing their struggles to coaching decisions by Mike Hesson. Meanwhile, former players like Javed Miandad and Mohammad Yousuf called for changes in player selection and team strategy, emphasizing the need to improve performances against top-ranked teams.