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'What do you think of yourself?': Ex-Pak cricketer responds to ‘worst team’ tag

Salman Butt defended Pakistan's cricket team against harsh British media criticism. He argued the team never claimed to be world champions or a dominant force. Butt highlighted England's diverse player origins while defending Pakistan's homegrown talent. England secured a significant innings victory over Pakistan in the first Test. This defeat marked a new era for the English team after coaching…

'What do you think of yourself?': Ex-Pak cricketer responds to ‘worst team’ tag

Former Pakistan captain Salman Butt has responded to the British media's characterization of their team as the "worst in 50 years" following their 3-0 Test series loss to England. Butt defended his players, questioning the tone of the criticism and pointing out that Pakistan had never claimed to be a dominant force in world cricket.

He also criticized England's squad composition, comparing the two teams and highlighting the international players that make up England's side. Butt emphasized that even if Pakistan's current team is struggling, it is still their own team, developed within their own cricket system.

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