As Pakistan drew their lead against Australia on the fifth day of the current second Test, veteran Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Akhtar believes the national team should maintain an aggressive attitude towards victory.
A lot of times when Pakistan plays another team on the cricket field, Akhtar is very vocal about what they should do. He wishes the team had a winning attitude.
The former cricketer said on Twitter that the Babar Azam-led team may be “rewriting history” as they prepare to face Australia in a historic series.
“I wish Pakistan’s strategy was one of victory. This might be a case of rewriting history, “Akhtar sent a tweet.
I wish Pakistan’s approach was for a win. Could be rewriting history.
— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) March 16, 2022
As the game neared its end, the fast bowler, who goes by the name Rawalpindi Express, said that both teams should try to swing the game in their favor, with 39 overs left and 202 runs needed to win.
202 to win.
39 overs.
6 wickets.
Both teams must go for the kill for the result.— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) March 16, 2022
“To win, you must score 202 and take 6 wickets in 39 overs. He wrote, “Both sides must go for the kill in order to succeed.”