Former cricketers slam Pakistan for 'going down without fight' against India

Former skipper Wasim Akram led Pakistan's cricket community in lambasting the team for "going down without a fight" against arch-rivals India in the ongoing World Cup in England.

Pakistan suffered their seventh defeat to India in the World Cup, losing this time by 89 runs in a rain-hit match at Old Trafford in Manchester on Sunday.

Skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed's decision to bowl first after winning the toss backfired as Pakistan allowed India to post a massive 336 for five.

The 1992 champions were then restricted to 212 for six in 40 overs when rain stopped play, paving the way for India's comprehensive 89-run win via D/L method.

"The team selection to me is not right and I don't see any planning going into this World Cup," Wasim said.

"Win or lose is part of the game but not this way we just went down without a fight."
"Two years back the mistake Kohi made at the toss by allowing Pakistan to bat in the final was repeated by Sarfaraz yesterday. No matter how good a batting side a team when you chase in a big match like this you always come under pressure."
"In the past when we didn't have so many facilities it was our spirit that won us so many games against India. Now it is different I see more energy and desire to win on part of Indian players compared to us."