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Pakistan Players Asked To Return Home, Skip Holidays In USA, Dubai, London
Pakistan's early elimination from T20 World Cup 2024 has triggered a social media storm, with Babar Azam and his teammates facing continuous flak on social media. The outrage on internet intensified when a video featuring Pakistan pacer Haris Rauf getting involved in an altercation with a fan surfaced on social media. A number of his teammates took to X (formerly Twitter) to lend their support amid the controversy. Seeing Rauf's teammates share posts in his support, discarded Pakistan batter Ahmed Shehzad shared a scathing post.
"Played With Me So Let's Take Him": Virender Sehwag Accuses Pakistan Selector of 'Favouritism'
Former India opener Virender Sehwag has lashed out at the Pakistan duo of Wahaz Riaz and Mohammad Amir. Wahaz, who called time on his international cricketer career last year, is currently the chief selector of the Pakistan national men's selection committee. He was appointed in the role in November. Months after Riaz taking up the new role, Amir, who too had hanged up his boots from international cricket, made a comeback into the national team. Highlighting the turn of events, Sehwag questioned the intent of Riaz as the selection committee head.
"Movieyan Chal Rahi Hain": Ex Pakistan Star Slams Babar Azam And Co In Epic Rant
The Pakistan cricket team remains in the line of fire, courtesy of their early exit from the ongoing T20 World Cup 2024. Pakistan's defeat against the USA and India led to their elimination from the global event, prompting former cricketers and pundits to lambast Babar Azam and his teammates. While no Pakistan player has been spared by the thick and heavy criticism that has come from their cricketing fraternity, former wicket-keeper batter Atiq-uz-Zaman has also gone on an epic rant, slamming the men's national team.
Post Gautam Gambhir Interview, BCCI Sent Clear Message On 2 Bowling Coach Options
Amid Indian cricket team coaching job interview, where the names of Gautam Gambhir and WV Raman have emerged, there is a question about support staff too. According to some reports, Gambhir has apparently asked the BCCI a free-hand to choose his own support staff. Currently, under coach Rahul Dravid, Vikram Rathour is the batting coach, Paras Mhambrey is the bowling coach while T Dilip is the fielding coach. In the midst of this, BCCI and Gambhir has been sent an important message by former Pakistan star Kamran Akmal.
"Yuzvendra Chahal Or...": Rahul Dravid's Mega Hint On Change In India XI vs Afghanistan In T20 WC Super 8
India head coach Rahul Dravid on Wednesday indicated that one among wrist spinners Kuldeep Yadav or Yuzvendra Chahal could be included in the playing XI in their T20 World Cup Super Eight match against Afghanistan on Thursday, looking at the conditions, which seem conducive for slow bowlers. India had relied predominantly on its pace bowling arsenal at the Nassau County Stadium in New York as the drop-in pitches there had uneven bounce, which aided the quicks.
"Had To Recall Retired Players": Ex-PCB Chief Shows True Picture Of Pakistan At T20 World Cup
Former Pakistan Cricket Board chairman and cricketer Ramiz Raja has slammed the Pakistan team after their group stage exit at the 2024 T20 World Cup. Pinpointing the many different aspects in which they were lacking, Ramiz Raja used the term "mind-boggling" to highlight the poor decision-making during the tournament. After a shock loss to co-hosts USA and then defeat to arch-nemesis India, Pakistan failed to make the Super 8 stage of the T20 World Cup. As a result, their qualification for the 2026 T20 World Cup is also not guaranteed.
"Didn't He Do...": Pakistan Great Identifies Babar Azam's Captaincy Replacement. Not Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Rizwan
Pakistan captain Babar Azam has come under the fire line of former cricketers following the aftermath of their T20 World Cup disaster. With Pakistan exiting the tournament in the group stage, Babar's future as captain has come under major scrutiny of former Pakistan players, who have also questioned his place in the team. The star batter has been accused of influencing selection process by favouring players that do not fit into the system. Reports have also emerged that senior pros like Shaheen Afridi and Mohammad Rizwan are also not happy with Babar's re-appointment as captain, and they should be the ones leading the team.