‘Mein Pakistan jata hoon, ek saal mein team khadi kar ke dikhaunga’ – Yograj Singh on coaching Pakistan team

Pakistan, the host nation, had a terrible ICC Champions Trophy 2025 campaign as they were eliminated early. The squad lost consecutive games to India and New Zealand under the leadership of Mohammad Rizwan, putting them in danger of being eliminated.

When the Kiwis defeated Bangladesh, their fate was sealed, and India and New Zealand advanced from Group A to the semi-finals. As a result, Pakistan became the first host team to ever lose in the Champions Trophy group stage.

After the Men in Green were eliminated, they came under fire, particularly from former Pakistani players Waqar Younis and Wasim Akram, who openly criticized the team’s performance and demanded setup adjustments.

In the meantime, Yograj Singh, a former pacer for India, has stepped forward to coach the Pakistani team and assist them in getting back to their best.

Additionally, Yograj chastised Akram and other former cricket players for failing to take proactive steps to revive their team and instead merely making remarks about its downfall.

Wasim makes money as a commentator. Return home and gather these players in a camp. If you are unable to assist Pakistan in winning the World Cup, please step down. Ek saal mein team khadi kar kay dikhaunga tum yaad rakhoge (I can coach them) is my statement. You’ll remember it when I assemble this team in a year. The key is passion. I am here (at his own academy) for twelve hours. He stated, as cited by News18, “You will have to sacrifice your blood and sweat for your own country.”