Pakistanin the journey of ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 There has been a dramatic slump, and former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan Ghee has been added to the conversation. After Pakistan’s narrow defeat EnglandTheir hopes of reaching the semi-finals have been reduced to a mathematical miracle. Pathan did not hold back, he targeted a section of Pakistan media and accused them of putting unnecessary pressure on their own players.
With just one point from their first two matches – the first match abandoned due to rain. new zealand And a heart-breaking defeat to England – Pakistan now finds itself heavily dependent on other results and favorable conditions to remain in the tournament.
Taking to social media platform X, Pathan criticized the ‘troll media’, saying the constant scrutiny and negativity has hurt Pakistan’s ability to perform under pressure.
According to Pathan, the voices mocking India after a rare defeat often fall silent when Pakistan stumbles. He emphasized that this double standard creates a toxic environment for players who are already dealing with intense expectations of a global tournament.
His comments have sparked widespread debate among fans of both countries, with many agreeing that excessive criticism and sensationalism can take a toll on athletes during competitions.
“This Pakistan team does not handle pressure well. Pakistan’s struggles also have a lot to do with their own trolling media. They don’t actually support the team, they put them under tremendous pressure constantly. It’s all about “reach” for them. When India loses (which is rare), they flood Indian social media timelines, but disappear like rats when their own team loses. Here we don’t even care When they don’t play with us unless we’re working on that particular game.” ‘Pathan’ written on X
This team of Pakistan is not able to handle pressure well. Pakistan’s struggles also have a lot to do with their own troll media. They don’t really support the team, they put them under huge pressure constantly. It’s all about “access” for them.
He flooded Indian social media…
– Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) 24 February 2026
Pakistan’s campaign hangs in the balance
Pakistan’s path to the semi-finals has now become very complicated. Even if they win their final group-stage match Sri LankaThey can reach a maximum of three points. Meanwhile, England have already booked their place in the semi-finals with four points.
It appears that the remaining qualification battle is between New Zealand and Sri Lanka, with both still having two games in hand. For Pakistan, it is no longer just about winning – it is about hoping that other results will be just right.
Such scenarios are never comfortable for teams. Instead of controlling its own destiny, Pakistan is now anxiously awaiting consequences beyond its influence.