Pakistan Narrowly Lose to England in T20 World Cup Amid Tactical and Batting Critiques

Pakistan faced a narrow defeat against England in the T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8s at Pallekele, with England captain Harry Brook scoring a historic century. Pakistan's bowling, led by Shaheen Shah Afridi's four wickets, showed promise, but the team's batting and middle-over momentum were criticized. Shaheen highlighted coach Mike Hesson's responsibility for tactical decisions and questioned Babar Azam's strike rate. Former player Shoaib Akhtar and fans expressed frustration over leadership and team performance, while Pakistan's qualification hopes now depend on other results.