Former Pakistan fast bowler and cricket legend Waqar Younis, who currently wears the commentary cap, was at a loss for words as Afghanistan absolutely annihilated his team in a historic clash at the ICC World Cup 2023 in Chennai on Monday.

After Pakistan's shock surprise defeat against Afghanistan in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, legendary former Pakistan fast bowler Waqar Younis did not hold back in his scathing assessment of the Men in Green. The Pakistan team, led by captain Babar Azam, was completely inferior on the field and both fans and cricket experts criticized their poor performance on the field.

Pakistan were completely outplayed by Afghanistan, with fans and pundits harshly criticizing their disappointing field performances. After the game, Waqar said Pakistan played "rubbish cricket" against Afghanistan and criticized the numerous errors in fielding. “Let’s not talk about Pakistan cricket. They played nonsense cricket. Afghanistan played excellent cricket,” said Waqar.

“Let’s not talk about Pakistan cricket. They played nonsense cricket. Afghanistan played excellent cricket,” Waqar said on Star Sports.

Pakistan's path to the Cricket World Cup is currently shaky after the country suffered three defeats in five matches. Their next challenge is against strong South Africa at the same venue on Friday. Conversely, Afghanistan's campaign has gained a glimmer of hope with two wins from five games and will face struggling Sri Lanka in Pune this Sunday.

Praise for Afghanistan's composure under pressure

Furthermore, Waqar praised Afghanistan for their remarkable performance, particularly their ability to maintain composure in a high-pressure encounter.

"It hurts a lot. But I am very happy for Afghanistan. Don't forget it either because you know they deserve it. The way they handle the pressure, the way they played cricket. I'm happy for you. I'm disappointed because you know what I saw today," the 51-year-old added.

This defeat leaves Pakistan on the verge of elimination and faces the difficult task of securing a place in the semi-finals. They need to win their remaining four games and hope for positive results in the other games. Pakistan's next game is against South Africa in Chennai on October 27, where the country faces a critical juncture in its World Cup journey.