Former Pakistan captain Mohammad Hafeez has questioned the performances of the team's fast bowlers—Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, and Haris Rauf - after their poor showing in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

Following Pakistan's loss to India in Dubai on Sunday, Hafeez suggested that it's time to move on from the trio and give opportunities to other bowlers.

Speaking a local sports show, Hafeez pointed out that these pacers have not been able to deliver in major tournaments for the past two years.

"The trio of Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah, and Haris Rauf failed to deliver in the 2023 Asia Cup, 50-over World Cup, T20 World Cup, and now in the lead-up to the Champions Trophy 2025," Hafeez said.

He further emphasized that Pakistan should start looking at other bowling options.

"It's time to acknowledge that, despite their talent, they haven't proven themselves capable of winning big tournaments for Pakistan. Let's move on and give opportunities to other bowlers like Mohammad Ali, Khurram Shahzad, Mohammad Wasim Jr., Akif Javed, and Mir Hamza. These players are waiting for their chances—they are also Pakistani, and they deserve an opportunity," he added.

The fast bowlers struggled in both of Pakistan's group-stage matches against New Zealand and India. Their spells proved to be expensive, with all three pacers conceding a high number of runs.