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Pakistan's World Cup failure down to poor batting, Babar says
Pakistan captain Babar Azam said on Sunday the team's batting let them down at the Twenty20 World Cup and apologised to fans for failing to reach the Super Eight stage.
Not Due To USA vs IRE Washout, Pakistan "Got Knocked Out Because...": Ex-India Star's Dig On T20 WC Collapse
The T20 World Cup 2024 witnessed a massive upset as the Pakistan cricket team crashed out of the competition after the encounter between United States and Ireland was abandoned due to rain. The Babar Azam-led side slumped to a shocking loss against United States before they were beaten by traditional rivals India in a thriller. While Pakistan did end up defeating Canada in their third group stage match, it was not enough as the abandoned match resulted in their elimination. Former India cricketer Wasim Jaffer took to social media to take a dig at Babar Azam and Co after their exit.
T20 World Cup 2024: Sri Lanka Save Their Best For Last, Beat Netherlands By 83 Runs
Sri Lanka finally found their mojo as they clinically disposed off the Netherlands by a whopping 83 runs in an inconsequential final group D league game of the T20 World Cup in St Lucia. With Bangladesh beating Nepal by 21 runs in the other group league game, the faint outside chance that the Netherlands had despite a way inferior net run-rate was up in smoke as they were bowled out for 118 in pursuit of an improbable target of 202 set by Wanindu Hasaranga's men.
"Shivam Dube Not Bowling, So...": World Cup Winner Wants India Star Dropped From T20 WC XI To Make Way For...
Former India fast bowler Sreesanth has called for the inclusion of wicket-keeper batsman Sanju Samson in India's playing XI in the 2024 T20 World Cup. However, instead of replacing first-choice wicket-keeper Rishabh Pant, Sreesanth has suggested Samson being played as a pure batsman ahead of Shivam Dube. Sreesanth's advice comes with the criteria that, if Shivam Dube does not bowl, Team India might be better off picking a better batsman in Samson. In fact, Samson should be included as a finisher, said Sreesanth.
Bangladesh Seal Final Spot In T20 World Cup Super 8s, Fans Question "Where Is Pakistan?"
The groups are locked for the Super 8 stage of the T20 World Cup as Bangladesh grabbed the final spot for the next phase of the tournament after beating Nepal by 21 runs on Monday. Bangladesh defended a 107-run target, the lowest-ever in the history of the tournament, at the Arnos Vale Stadium, dumping Netherlands out of contention. Bangladesh joined India, Australia and Afghanistan in Group 1 while the second group will feature teams like South Africa, Afghanistan, West Indies and England.
"Cannot Play For Every Player": Babar Azam Throws Team Under Bus In Brutal T20 World Cup 2024 Assessment
Pakistan skipper Babar Azam rued the mistakes his side made against India and the USA in its earlier Group A matches, even as the former champions bid adieu to the T20 World Cup with a consolation three-wicket win over Ireland in Lauderhill. Babar was there to see Pakistan reaching home against the Irish outfit as he made an unbeaten 32 in a chase of 107 that they nearly botched up. "I think with the bowling, conditions suited our bowlers. But in batting we made few mistakes in the matches against the USA and India. When you lose wickets, the pressure is on you," said Babar in the post-match presentation ceremony.
Once Fierce Competitor To Sachin Tendulkar, This Pakistan Great's Helpless Admission: "We Are Declining"
Former Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq has opened up on the team's elimination from the T20 World Cup. Pakistan failed to get out of the group stage after losing to USA and India, respectively. India and USA secured their place in the Super 8 stage from Group A, finishing first and second with seven and five points, respectively. With Pakistan failing to get out of the group stage for the first time in T20 World Cup, Inzamam hinted at changes in the side, and admitted that the team is on a decline.