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Pakistan Cricket Team Trolled For Football Drill

Pakistan's cricket team faces online criticism for football training ahead of England Test. Fans question the team's focus.

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Sports Desk · Mumbai Alert News · Sat, 05 September 2026 at 05:49 pm
Pakistan Cricket Team Trolled For Football Drill

Pakistan's cricket team has found itself at the center of a social media storm ahead of the third Test against England. The team was seen taking part in a football drill during their training session, which sparked criticism and jokes from fans online.

The football drill appeared to be part of the team's fitness and warm-up routine, which is a common practice in cricket. However, the timing of the session made it an easy target for criticism, especially after Pakistan's disappointing performances in the first two Tests.

Pakistan has already lost the three-match series after suffering heavy defeats in the opening two matches. They lost the first Test by an innings and 103 runs and the second Test at Lord's by 194 runs. The team's recent struggles have made them an easy target for social media trolling.

The criticism also comes after a chaotic few days for Pakistan cricket. The Pakistan Cricket Board sent seven players home and replaced head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed with Mike Hesson ahead of the final Test. The team's decision to practice football has been questioned by fans, with some mocking the players for appearing to prepare for a football match rather than concentrating on their Test cricket problems.

Cricket fans took to social media to express their opinions, with some calling the team the 'most useless cricket team ever'. Others joked that the team was preparing to win the FIFA World Cup with their cricket team. The team's coach, Mike Hesson, has not commented on the criticism.

The third Test between Pakistan and England is scheduled to take place soon, and Pakistan will be looking to salvage some pride after their disappointing performances in the series. However, the team's unusual training methods have raised questions about their focus and priorities.

In recent years, cricket teams have used football-based exercises to improve movement, coordination, fitness, and team bonding. However, the timing of Pakistan's session has made it a topic of debate among fans and critics. The team's performance in the final Test will be closely watched, and it remains to be seen whether their unusual training methods will pay off.

The Pakistan Cricket Board's decision to replace the head coach and send seven players home has also been questioned by fans. The team's struggles on and off the field have made them a subject of discussion and criticism. The final Test will be a crucial match for Pakistan, and the team will be looking to prove themselves after a disappointing series.

In conclusion, Pakistan's cricket team has faced criticism and jokes from fans online for their football drill during training. The team's recent struggles and chaotic few days have made them an easy target for social media trolling. The final Test between Pakistan and England will be a crucial match, and it remains to be seen whether the team's unusual training methods will pay off.

Frequently asked questions

Why is Pakistan's cricket team practicing football?

The team is using football-based exercises to improve movement, coordination, fitness, and team bonding.

Has Pakistan won any matches in the series against England?

No, Pakistan has lost the series after suffering heavy defeats in the first two Tests.

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