Pakistan aren’t the same anymore, suggesting they don’t even fight back, according to Hussain. Former England captain Nasser Hussain refused to mince words, shredding Pakistan’s current cricketing standards as Babar Azam ‘s men strive to even challenge the hosts at Lord’s. Hussain questioned Pakistan’s identity, spirit, and standing in global cricket following a listless performance at Leeds. Speaking at Lord’s, Hussain wondered if Pakistan are the same unpredictable, high-ceiling side that has often been dubbed capable of sudden turnarounds.
Pakistan were hammered by an innings and 103 runs as England dominated the Test series opener in Leeds.
Addressing Pakistan captain Babar Azam’s recent comments at press conferences regarding his side’s resilience, Hussain refused to pull punches. The former England captain also highlighted how Pakistan’s lack of fight has eroded the aura surrounding their biggest global marquee matches. Pointing specifically to World Cups and ICC events, he questioned whether the multi-nation hype surrounding traditional rivalries holds up under reality. “We hype up Pakistan-India fixtures in the ICC as a great fixture. They’re not great fixtures anymore. They’re very one-sided fixtures. Pakistan don’t travel well, so they need something to galvanise them.”
