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"Don't Make These Headlines": Pakistan Star Slams Media After T20 World Cup Exit

Pakistan cricket is at its lowest point and needs to make radical changes, all-rounder Imad Wasim said after the team failed to get out of the group stage of the T20 World Cup. The 2009 champions, beaten finalists two years ago, lost to the USA and India with their sole victory coming against Canada. Pakistan's final game is on Sunday against Ireland, which is now a dead rubber with both teams already eliminated. Asked about the exit, with the USA beating Pakistan to Super Eight qualification, along with India, Wasim said there was no doubt about the level of disappointment.

Babar Azam Unlikely To Be Given Back Pakistan Test Captaincy: Reports

Babar Azam's prospects of becoming Test captain again have seemingly taken a major hit after the USA ended Pakistan's chances of claiming a spot in the Super 8 stage of the T20 World Cup. Sources told Geo News that Shan Masood will retain the Test captaincy for their two-match red-ball series against Bangladesh in August. It was also reported that following the T20 World Cup fiasco, the board is disappointed in Babar's ability to lead. The Bangladesh series will be the first stint for former Australian pacer Jason Gillespie as Pakistan's red-ball head coach.

"Pakistan Cricket Board Needs To Be Sacked": Ex-Captain Demands Action After T20 World Cup Exit

Following Pakistan's earlier than expected exit from the T20 World Cup, reports have emerged that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is likely to take some strict actions against the players. While some reports have claimed that the board is set to sack 8-9 players from the current squad, others suggested that the cricketers face the risk of having their central contracts reviewed and their salaries potentially reduced. Even PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi, after the loss the India, suggested that a "major surgery", added that board might have to "look beyond" the current players in the squad.

"This Phobia Must End...": Ex-PCB Chief's Blunt Assessment Of Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan

Pakistani cricketer-turned-commentator Ramiz Raja has backed the duo of Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan as the openers of the national team. Reacting to Shahid Afridi's opinion of Fakhar Zaman opening for Pakistan instead of Babar in T20Is, Raja said that the Babar-Rizwan duo might not give a strike rate of Rohit Sharma-Virat Kohli but they provide "solidity" to the team. While Babar and Rizwan have provided solid starts to Pakistan, their strike rate has come under scanner, quite a lot.

"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.

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"Don't Make These Headlines": Pakistan Star Slams Media After T20 World Cup Exit

Babar Azam Unlikely To Be Given Back Pakistan Test Captaincy: Reports

"Pakistan Cricket Board Needs To Be Sacked": Ex-Captain Demands Action After T20 World Cup Exit

"This Phobia Must End...": Ex-PCB Chief's Blunt Assessment Of Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan

"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