Pakistan's recent defeats against India and New Zealand have sparked criticism from former cricketers. Concerns were raised about team selection and a lack of aggressive strategy. Former players like Shahid Afridi and Mohammad Amir called for prioritizing domestic talent. Pakistan hopes for a New Zealand loss against Bangladesh to keep their tournament hopes alive.
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