Former Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter
Kamran Akmal has strongly criticised the Pakistan national cricket team following their 1–2 ODI series defeat against the
Bangladesh national cricket team during the Pakistan Tour of Bangladesh 2026.
The series loss triggered widespread criticism on social media, with Akmal’s fiery reaction also going viral after he expressed frustration over Pakistan’s performance.
Speaking about the team’s display, Akmal did not hold back in his criticism.
“Why are we even bothered about the Pakistan team? Why are we analysing how they played? We should treat their games as a comedy series. Today they have brought disgrace by losing to a 10th-ranked team,” Akmal said.
Bangladesh clinch historic ODI series
The ODI series between Pakistan and Bangladesh was played from March 11 to March 15, 2026, with all matches hosted at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka.
Bangladesh secured a 2-1 series victory, registering their first ODI series win over Pakistan in 11 years.
1st ODI - Bangladesh dominate: Pakistan endured a disastrous outing with the bat, getting bowled out for just 114 runs. Bangladesh pacer Nahid Rana led the bowling attack with a superb spell.
The hosts chased down the target comfortably in 15.1 overs, with Tanzid Hasan Tamim scoring a quick half-century to give Bangladesh a 1-0 lead in the series.
2nd ODI - Pakistan bounce back: Pakistan responded strongly in the second ODI, putting up a competitive total of 274 and then delivering a dominant bowling performance they stopped Bangladesh for just 114 runs. The emphatic victory helped Pakistan level the series 1–1, setting up a thrilling decider.
3rd ODI - Bangladesh seal the series: Bangladesh posted a strong total of 290/5, powered by a brilliant 107 from Tanzid Hasan Tamim and a century opening stand with Saif Hassan. Pakistan fought hard during the chase, with Salman Ali Agha scoring a century, but Bangladesh pacer Taskin Ahmed delivered a crucial spell to seal an 11-run victory.
The win helped Bangladesh clinch the series 2-1, marking a memorable achievement for the hosts.
Captain's corner after Series Conclusion
Shaheen Shah Afridi | Pakistan captain: "I think that early wicket [wickets] little bit cost us, but I'm really proud of the team. They fight till the end, and I think what we need that for youngster [youngsters] and they fight for till the last ball. (on Agha) Yeah, Salman is always a very good player, Test and ODIs he always [does well] in middle-order. He likes to play the spin and also fast bowler [bowlers]. I think Salman for a long, long time, he played for Pakistan, like a very good innings. So really proud and I think, the youngsters came here for the one-day first time and they played.... I think really, really proud today, like the way they played, really proud. And we will support them. (on his batting) Yeah, I will try, like that's my job. But yeah, Rishad bowled really well. He is a best legspinner. And I think congrats to the Bangladesh team. They played really well. (on the youngsters) Yeah, of course, there was always improvement and we also come here and they play international cricket and you need international cricket a little bit. You know, more hard work and you have to be fit in all three departments. But yeah, they are youngster [youngsters] and they played first international series. So we will back them and they played really good cricket."
Mehidy Hasan Miraz | Bangladesh captain: "Definitely, it was excellent match. And yes, sometimes I also afraid, like, you know, the boys played really well and the last over 14 runs, everybody is afraid there. (on their score) Definitely. I think it was excellent wicket. If we get 300, definitely it would be better. But still we're playing well, especially like Tamim, the way he batted. And definitely, they played really, really well. And then Litton Das and Shanto, and
Towhid Hridoy, they played really well in the middle. (on Taskin) Yeah, definitely. I think Taskin bowled really well. The first three overs, he took two wickets. And in the end, he got two wickets. Definitely, the momentum is there. I think whole of the series, I think Taskin, Nahid Rana they bowled really, really well. And they make the partnership. So I'm really, really happy."
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