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"Kids Born During Covid Have No Idea...": Shahid Afridi Loses Cool Discussing T20 World Cup Capitulation

Denying rumours of groupism within the Pakistan camp, former captain Shahid Afridi labelled newer fans on social media as having "born during Covid times". After Pakistan's early exit from the 2024 T20 World Cup, reports of the dressing room being divided into three groups has been rife. However, Afridi dismissed such claims. He blamed it on poor performances and poor captaincy, and rubbished conspiracies about groups within the team. In particular, Afridi was highly critical about Babar Azam's captaincy as the main reason.

Babar Azam To Be Axed From Central Contract After T20 World Cup Debacle? Report Claims PCB's Big Action

The Pakistan cricket team has suffered the biggest embarrassment in the T20 World Cup as it failed to reach the second round of the competition for the first time. The team's performance has not gone well with Pakistanis back home, who are demanding strict action against the whole team, the selectors, and a complete overhaul of the cricket setup under the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). Their upset defeat against the USA followed by an excruciating loss against India had pushed the Pakistan team against the wall.

Babar Azam "Should've Called...": Ex-Pakistan Star's Conspiracy Theory On T20 World Cup Exit

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)'s decision to re-appoint star batter Babar Azam as captain of the team has proved to be a disaster, with the team exiting the T20 World Cup 2024 stage. Babar stepped down as captain of the team after the ODI World Cup last year. While Shan Masood was named captain of the Test side, star pacer Shaheen Afridi took over the reigns in T20 cricket. However, after just one series, PCB made a rash decision to sack Shaheen, confirming Babar's re-appointment ahead of the T20 World Cup.

Pakistan vs Ireland, T20 World Cup 2024: Players To Watch Out For

Match 36 of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, 2024 has Pakistan taking on Ireland at the Central Broward Park & Broward County Stadium, Lauderhill, Florida on 16th June 2024 at 08:00 PM IST.

Salary Cuts, Contract Review - Pakistan Stars In For Shocker After T20 World Cup Debacle: Report

Pakistan cricketers face the risk of having their central contracts reviewed and their salaries potentially reduced by the PCB following their early exit from the T20 World Cup. Defeats to minnows USA and arch-rivals India cost Pakistan dearly as they were knocked out of the tournament on Friday, failing to even reach the Super Eight stage. A reliable source in the board said that some officials and former players had advised PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi to reassess the central contracts given to the players during his predecessor Zaka Ashraf's tenure.

3 Groups In Pakistan Team: After T20 World Cup Exit Report Says "Mohammad Rizwan Unhappy At Not..."

Pakistan's shock early exit from the T20 World Cup is being blamed on "groupings" within the team and non-performance of senior players during critical moments and it could lead to "major changes" not just in the team but also in the PCB. According to Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) sources, the biggest challenge before Babar Azam on his comeback as captain was to unite the team but he could not do so because of the groupings. Shaheen Afridi upset at losing the captaincy and Babar not supporting him when required while Mohammad Rizwan was unhappy at not being considered for the captaincy.

'Azam Khan Won't Return To Pakistan Because...': T20 World Cup Exit Sets Internet Ablaze

Pakistan's T20 World Cup 2024 campaign came to a heartbreaking end on Friday after USA qualified into the Super 8s stage in their maiden appearance. Babar Azam and co, who have got two points from three matches, were hoping for Ireland's victory over USA in their previous Group A match. However, the fate had other plans in store as the match between USA and Ireland got washed out due to heavy rain in Florida, resulting in co-hosts getting qualified for the Super 8s with five points. As Pakistan have only one game left in the Group stage, so the maximum they can get is a total of four points.

"Bin Piye Sharaabi": Ex-India Star Recalls Afghanistan's Maiden ODI Win Over Pakistan

India all-rounder Ajay Jadeja, who served as Afghanistan mentor during ODI World Cup 2023, revealed that the intesity among players is 10 times higher during Afghanistan-Pakistan matches when compared to that of India-Pakistan. Recalling Afghanistan's eight-wicket win over Pakistan in Cricket World Cup 2023, the former India player said that the winning team players were behaving like "bin piye sharaabi". Chasing a target of 283 runs in the game, Afghanistan reached home in 49 overs to register their first-ever ODI win over Pakistan.

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"Kids Born During Covid Have No Idea...": Shahid Afridi Loses Cool Discussing T20 World Cup Capitulation

Babar Azam To Be Axed From Central Contract After T20 World Cup Debacle? Report Claims PCB's Big Action

Babar Azam "Should've Called...": Ex-Pakistan Star's Conspiracy Theory On T20 World Cup Exit

Pakistan vs Ireland, T20 World Cup 2024: Players To Watch Out For

Salary Cuts, Contract Review - Pakistan Stars In For Shocker After T20 World Cup Debacle: Report

3 Groups In Pakistan Team: After T20 World Cup Exit Report Says "Mohammad Rizwan Unhappy At Not..."

'Azam Khan Won't Return To Pakistan Because...': T20 World Cup Exit Sets Internet Ablaze

"Bin Piye Sharaabi": Ex-India Star Recalls Afghanistan's Maiden ODI Win Over Pakistan