Reacting strongly to the outcome, Akmal expressed serious concerns over the state of Pakistan cricket and questioned the lack of accountability within the Pakistan Cricket Board.

"Pakistan will have to take wickets with the new ball. Like Shaheen did in 2021,” said Akmal while talking to mid-day. “For the last 10 years I think, an India vs Pakistan match begins 70-30 in India’s favour. We won that match in 2021 because Afridi took early wickets