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'No guts, no fight': AB de Villiers minces no words, pins the blame on players after Pakistan's horror show in England

September 10, 2026 · The Business Standard

AB de Villiers has issued a scathing critique of Pakistan following their dreadful display during their tour in England. The South African cricket legend held nothing back, arguing that the squad showed a complete absence of courage and determination on the field.

Rather than pointing to external factors, de Villiers placed direct accountability on the members of the side. He asserted that the responsibility for such a dismal collapse rests entirely with the athletes themselves.