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Former Pakistan captain Shoaib Malik expressed his frustration after Pakistan's six-wicket loss to India by singing a classic song during a panel discussion. The legendary pace trio of Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis and Shoaib Akhtar criticised Pakistan's poor batting and lack of discipline. Pakistan are now on the brink of elimination from the Champions Trophy.