Pakistan’s cricket team faced severe criticism from its top officials after a humiliating 61-run loss to India in the T20 World Cup 2026 Group A clash at Colombo’s R Premadasa Stadium on Sunday. The defeat left even Pakistan’s army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, “upset” over the team’s lacklustre performance. India, led by Suryakumar Yadav, comfortably dominated the contest, securing their Super 8s spot without any real challenge. Before the match, Pakistan was touted as having the best chance to beat India, but the outcome underlined the stark gap in quality between the two sides.
According to reports, Munir communicated his concerns to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif via the Prime Minister’s Military Secretary. The army expressed dissatisfaction with the Pakistan Cricket Board, citing issues in team preparation and problematic public statements. The leadership reportedly views the result as more than a cricketing setback, reflecting broader concerns about how the sport is managed in the country.
