Aaqib Javed Defends Pakistan Cricket After T20 World Cup 2026 Exit

Former Pakistan cricketer and PCB selector Aaqib Javed defended Pakistan's performance in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 despite their exit at the Super Eight stage, including a 61-run loss to India. He noted Pakistan's ongoing struggle against India in global tournaments, citing an 8-0 record in World Cups and 8-1 in T20 World Cups. Javed emphasized that Pakistan's overall showing was not as poor as critics claimed and cautioned against blaming individuals, highlighting rain-affected matches and competitive play.