Pakistan's struggles have a lot to do with their own troll media: Irfan Pathan

Former Indian all-rounder and commentator Irfan Pathan has slammed the former Pakistan cricketers for not genuinely supporting their national team. Notably, his comments came right after Pakistan’s two-wicket defeat to England in their Super8 clash.

Writing on his official X handle, Pathan stated that Pakistan’s struggles in the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup 2026 campaign has to do a lot with their own troll media, adding that it’s all about reach and engagement for their former cricketers.

“This Pakistan team does not handle pressure well. Pakistan struggles have a lot to do with their own troll media as well. They do not genuinely support the team, they constantly put them under tremendous pressure. It's all about "reach" for them. They flood the Indian social media timeline when India loses (which is rare), but disappear like mice when their own team loses. N here we don't even care when they don't play us. Unless we are working on that particular game. Today also lost the game,” Irfan Pathan posted on X.

https://x.com/IrfanPathan/status/2026342419269300357 

Delving into the details of the clash between England and Pakistan, the latter batted first and posted a decent-looking total of 164/9 in 20 overs. Sahibzada Farhan was the top scorer, amassing 63 runs in 45 balls.

In the second innings, Harry Brook led the chase from the front as England chased down the target in 19.1 overs with two wickets in hand. Brook went on to score 100 runs in 51 balls as they secured their spot in the semi-final.

"Harry B to no 3 is the best move of the tournament so far by England#icct20worldcup2026," posted Vaughan.

https://x.com/MichaelVaughan/status/2026328367600124071 

"Harry Brook shows how a captain can change a team's fortunes. From almost losing to Nepal and Italy, Brooks promotes himself to No. 3, scores his first T20 hundred to single-handedly take England to the semis. What a match to give your best," posted Kaif.

https://x.com/MohammadKaif/status/2026342146073309333 

Former England batter Kevin Pietersen also posted, "Harry Brook - freak"

https://x.com/KP24/status/2026345796761694644

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