Wasim Akram expressed surprise over Pakistan's batting failure against England in the first ODI in Cardiff. Put to bat first, Pakistan were bowled out for 141 inside 36 overs with Fakhar Zaman’s 47 being the highest individual score of the innings. Saqib Mahmood claimed 4/42 as Pakistan batsman failed to put up a fighting total against a second-string England side. Akram lamented the dismissal of Imam-Ul-Haq up front, who was the first Pakistan wicket to fall off the very first ball of the innings. With Akram on the show was batsman Shan Masood, who feels Pakistan should have played cautiously and respected the conditions than getting carried away.

Source: Hindustan Times July 09, 2021 08:37 UTC