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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.

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.

Shoaib Akhtar's One Line Post Goes Viral After Pakistan's Exit From T20 World Cup

Pakistan's T20 World Cup journey came to a disappointing conclusion on Friday, with the team failing to qualify for the Super 8 stage of the tournament. Pakistan's elimination came after the United States of America's game against Ireland was washed out due to rain. USA were awarded a point which was enough to take them to the Super 8 stage in their debut appearance in the tournament. Following Pakistan's shock exit, former pacer Shoaib Akhtar expressed his disappointment over the outcome.

"If You Don't Support Us Now, You're Just Like The Media": Shaheen Afridi Requests Support From Pakistan Fans

The wash out of USA and Ireland's Group A match turned out to be a major heartbreak for Pakistan as the Babar Azam-led side got eliminated from the group stage of the T20 World Cup 2024. With only two points from three matches, Pakistan have one game left against Ireland and the maximum they get is a total of four points. With Pakistan's elimination, World Cup debutants USA, who have got five points, have sealed a Supers 8s berth, along with India.

"Qurbani Kay Janwar...": Ex-Pakistan Star's Cryptic Post Viral After Babar Azam And Co's Elimination From T20 World Cup

Former Pakistan captain Mohammad Hafeez took a sly dig at the team after they crashed out of the ongoing T20 World Cup in the group stage. Pakistan failed to qualify for the Super 8 stage of the tournament after USA's match against Ireland was washed out due to bad weather conditions in Florida. Both USA and Ireland were awarded a point each, with the former joining table-toppers India in the next round from Group A. Following Pakistan's exit from the tournament, Hafeez took to social media and shared a cryptic post.

No Chance For Pakistan At T20 World Cup? Ex-India Star Says "All The Best For Next Edition"

Former India speedster Sreesanth has backed USA ahead of the Babar Azam-led Pakistan to make the cut to the Super 8 in the T20 World Cup as he feels the co-hosts of the marquee event "deserve it". Pakistan got a reprieve on Wednesday after arch-rivals India won the match against USA as this has kept up hopes of Azam-led team of making it to the next stage of the marquee event through the remaining spot from the group. India clinched a hard-fought 7-wicket win over the co-hosts USA. The victory took Rohit Sharma-led side to the Super-8 stage.

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

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

Shoaib Akhtar's One Line Post Goes Viral After Pakistan's Exit From T20 World Cup

"If You Don't Support Us Now, You're Just Like The Media": Shaheen Afridi Requests Support From Pakistan Fans

"Qurbani Kay Janwar...": Ex-Pakistan Star's Cryptic Post Viral After Babar Azam And Co's Elimination From T20 World Cup

No Chance For Pakistan At T20 World Cup? Ex-India Star Says "All The Best For Next Edition"

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