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"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.

Wasim Akram "Can Only Preach": Pace Great Asked Tough Questions On Pakistan Team's Open Criticism After T20 WC

Former Pakistan cricketer Danish Kaneria slammed Wasim Akram and other ex-Pakistan cricketers who criticised the current Pakistan team. Kaneria said that instead of criticising from the outside, Akram and other cricketers should instead come and help the side. Pakistan were knocked out of the 2024 T20 World Cup at the group stage, after losses to India and the USA. Kaneria's reaction comes after Wasim Akram had put out a public rant on social media, demanding a new team be formed for Pakistan.

Mohammad Rizwan's "India" Comment On Haris Rauf Incident Sparks Major Row

Many Pakistan cricketers jumped to the rescue of Haris Rauf, after a video went viral online, where the pacer is seen engaged in a heated squabble with a fan. After Pakistan's group stage exit from the 2024 T20 World Cup, a fan was caught on camera in an argument with Haris Rauf, having allegedly thrown insults at the player's family. Rauf's teammates Mohammad Rizwan, Shadab Khan and Hasan Ali, as well as Ahmed Shehzad, took to social media to address the behaviour of the fans.

"Education Plays An Important Part": Ex-Pakistan Skipper's Harsh Dig At PCB Chairman After T20 World Cup

Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif refused to mince his words while critcising the team after their earlier than expected elimination from the T20 World Cup. Pakistan failed to get out of the group for the first time in history of the tournament, finishing 3rd after losing to India and T20 World Cup debutants USA in Group A. Captain Babar Azam and the players have been on the receiving end of some harsh criticism from former Pakistan players, but Latif refused to entirely put the blame on the team.

"Set Example, Punish...": Pakistan Cricketer Ahmed Shehzad On Gary Kirsten's Leaked Team Talk

Out-of-favour batter Ahmed Shehzad has urged the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to take strict actions against the players who took part in their disastrous T20 World Cup campaign. Pakistan failed to qualify for the Super 8 stage of the tournament after losing to India and tournament debutants the USA. While Pakistan did beat Canada and Ireland in their last two group games, the team's approach was questioned by fans and experts.

"Now That The Video Is Out...": Pakistan Star Haris Rauf Breaks Silence On Fan Altercation

Pakistan cricket team fast bowler Haris Rauf took to social media to address the conversation surrounding the viral video that shows him fighting with a fan in Florida. In the video that has been shared multiple times on social media, Rauf can be seen running to hit a fan who was trolling him as he was out on a walk with his wife. Rauf was stopped by a few people as his wife tried to pacify him. The video further showed that the fan and Rauf exchanged few expletives before they were eventually separated by the other people. Rauf even said that "Indian hoga (Must be an Indian)" but the fan quickly responded "Pakistani hoon (I am from Pakistan)". The cricketer was ultimately taken away from the situation as his wife constantly tried to calm him down and take him away from the fans present around them.

Babar Azam Breaks Silence On Captaincy Future, Says "All That Has Happened..."

Pakistan's painful journey of T20 World Cup 2024, ended on a positive note as the Babar Azam-led side finish with a three-wicket win against Ireland on Sunday. The 2009 champions had a dismal show in the marquee event, getting knocked out in the Group stage. For the very first time in the history of T20 World Cup, Pakistan bowed out of the tournament in the first round. The entire team, especially skipper Babar Azam, has been receiving severe criticism from all over the world for their poor performance.

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"Had To Recall Retired Players": Ex-PCB Chief Shows True Picture Of Pakistan At T20 World Cup

"Didn't He Do...": Pakistan Great Identifies Babar Azam's Captaincy Replacement. Not Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Rizwan

Wasim Akram "Can Only Preach": Pace Great Asked Tough Questions On Pakistan Team's Open Criticism After T20 WC

Mohammad Rizwan's "India" Comment On Haris Rauf Incident Sparks Major Row

"Education Plays An Important Part": Ex-Pakistan Skipper's Harsh Dig At PCB Chairman After T20 World Cup

"Set Example, Punish...": Pakistan Cricketer Ahmed Shehzad On Gary Kirsten's Leaked Team Talk

"Now That The Video Is Out...": Pakistan Star Haris Rauf Breaks Silence On Fan Altercation

Babar Azam Breaks Silence On Captaincy Future, Says "All That Has Happened..."