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‘Hide your face’: Wasim Akram rips into Razaullah celebrations after Pakistan are hammered by England

Pakistan wrapped up a difficult tour of England following a three-nil series defeat after dropping the final match at Edgbaston. During that concluding fixture, twenty-one-year-old newcomer Razaullah Mashwani provided a rare bright spot by contributing an aggressive eighty-one runs from sixty-three deliveries and partnering with Mohammad Abbas for a notable ninth-wicket stand, though the visitors still suffered an eight-wicket loss.

Despite the overall tour result, the young debutant received an enthusiastic homecoming complete with large crowds, bouquets, and garlands upon arriving back in the country.

Former captain Wasim Akram voiced sharp disapproval regarding the public festivities during a charity event in Manchester alongside Waqar Younis. The legendary fast bowler argued that celebrating an individual milestone after a thorough team thrashing reflects a worrying mindset that accepts mediocrity rather than demanding winning standards.