Moin Khan Slams Australia for Sending 'Weak Team' to Pakistan Tour
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News18•31-01-2026, 16:24
Moin Khan Slams Australia for Sending 'Weak Team' to Pakistan Tour
- •Former Pakistan captain Moin Khan criticized the Australian cricket team for sending a 'weak team' to Pakistan, calling it an 'insult' to Pakistan cricket.
- •Australia is touring Pakistan for a three-match T20 series ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, with Pakistan leading 1-0 after the first match.
- •Key Australian players like Josh Hazlewood, Tim David, Glenn Maxwell, and Nathan Ellis have been rested, with Australia citing injury recovery and World Cup preparation.
- •Cricket experts and analysts, including Omair Alvi, believe SENA countries (South Africa, England, New Zealand, Australia) deliberately send weaker teams to Pakistan, disrespecting local fans.
- •Former Pakistan Chief Selector Haroon Rashid expressed surprise that Australia isn't fielding its best players despite playing in conditions similar to India before the World Cup.
Why It Matters: Moin Khan and other Pakistani experts accuse Australia of disrespecting Pakistan cricket by sending a weak team.
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