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"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.

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.

Pakistan vs Ireland, T20 World Cup 2024: Match Preview, Fantasy Picks, Pitch And Weather Reports

Pakistan have played three matches in the tournament and they are currently ranked third on the points table, while Ireland have also played two matches and are currently languishing fifth on the points table. Both teams last played against each other in the 3rd T20I of Pakistan in Ireland, Three T20I Series, 2024 where Babar Azam scored the highest fantasy points for Pakistan with 117 match fantasy points while Lorcan Tucker topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Ireland with 106 match fantasy points.

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.

"Only A Social Media King": Ex Teammate Tears Into Babar Azam, Exposes PCB's Flaws

Out-of-favour Pakistan batter Ahmed Shehzad has launched a scathing attack on the senior members of the team, following the side's elimination from the T20 World Cup. In a viral rant, Shehzad has urged the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to get rid of senior players, including captain Babar Azam, star pacer Shaheen Afridi and wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan. Shehzad suggested that the players have been given enough time to perform and improve, but their hasn't been any improvement.

"Coach Cannot Teach": Wasim Akram Tells 'Spoon-fed' Pakistan Players To Ask For Break Amid T20 WC Debacle

"A very, very sad day in Pakistan cricket" is how Pakistan legend Wasim Akram labelled the nation's loss to India at the 2024 T20 World Cup. Reviewing the game on his own X account, Akram posted a video calling for immediate changes to the present Pakistan unit. The Babar Azam-led side fell to a six-run defeat despite being in control of the run chase, with India pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah picking up three wickets. Akram blasted the performance, and requested PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi for changes to the side.

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"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

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

Pakistan vs Ireland, T20 World Cup 2024: Match Preview, Fantasy Picks, Pitch And Weather Reports

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..."

"Only A Social Media King": Ex Teammate Tears Into Babar Azam, Exposes PCB's Flaws

"Coach Cannot Teach": Wasim Akram Tells 'Spoon-fed' Pakistan Players To Ask For Break Amid T20 WC Debacle