After being dropped for the England Tests, former captain Babar Azam and pacers Shaheen Shah Afridi and Naseem Shah return to the Pakistan team for the upcoming white-ball series against Australia. The selectors have also announced many new faces in the squads, while senior players like Fakhar Zaman and Shadab Khan have been left out. The PCB is also set to announce new captains for the limited-overs formats, with wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan and Salman Ali Agha expected to lead the team. Additionally, bold steps have been taken as the selectors plan to use the ODIs and T20s in Zimbabwe to test new players.
Former Pakistan cricket team captain Shoaib Malik expressed his belief that current captain Babar Azam should relinquish his T20I captaincy duties and focus solely on his batting contributions. This comes after Pakistan's poor performance in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024, where they failed to qualify for the knockout stage. Malik believes Babar's struggle in international cricket is just a phase and it would be better for him to step down from captaincy and concentrate on his batting. Babar has captained the team in 148 matches across all formats, achieving 84 wins and 50 losses.
Imran Khan, the former Prime Minister of Pakistan, remains in jail as a convicted prisoner, despite calls from the United Nations and global criticism for his immediate release. Pakistan's Federal Minister for Law and Justice, Azam Nazeer Tarar, dismissed the recommendations made by the UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention, stating that Khan's arrest and pending cases are an internal matter. The UN had declared Khan's arrest as arbitrary and without legal basis, but Tarar asserts that the country's constitution and laws are being followed. This controversy has sparked a debate over human rights and government oppression in Pakistan.
In a nail-biting match at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas, the United States defeated Pakistan by five runs in a Super Over. Skipper Monank Patel's half-century and Aaron Jones' cameo helped USA level the score in the chase. Pakistan's Babar Azam, Shadab Khan, and Shaheen Shah Afridi put up a strong fight, but Saurabh Netravalkar's heroics in the Super Over secured victory for USA. Pakistan, who seemed in control of the game until the final over, will have to shake off this defeat and regroup for their upcoming matches.
Ahead of Pakistan's opening match in the T20 World Cup, experienced pacer Mohammad Amir has come out in support of struggling middle-order batsmen Shadab Khan and Azam Khan. Despite their recent poor form, Amir believes that they are just one game away from regaining their confidence and ability to single-handedly win a match. With Pakistan looking to find their right balance and combination, the spotlight will be on Shadab and Azam as they face co-hosts USA on Thursday.
Pakistan wicket-keeper batter, Azam Khan, has been facing criticism for his weight and fitness issues while playing for the Men in Green. Despite being included in the team for his six-hitting prowess, Azam's T20I record has been pretty bleak with only 88 runs in 13 matches. During the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup 2024, he was once again targeted by fans for his struggles behind the stumps and his weight. This has raised concerns about body-shaming in the cricketing world and the impact it can have on players' mental health.
Azam Khan, son of former Pakistan captain Moin Khan, faced harsh criticism on social media after getting dismissed for a golden duck during Pakistan's T20 World Cup 2024 opener against the USA. The up and coming player has been under fire for his lackluster performances and many have pointed to his father's influence in his selection. Meanwhile, USA, led by Monank Patel, made a great start to the tournament with a seven-wicket win against Canada.
Pakistan will face the United States of America in their opening match of the T20 World Cup 2024 at the Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium in Dallas. The American side has already won their first match and will be looking to continue their momentum, while Pakistan will be hoping to bounce back from their initial loss. All eyes will be on Pakistani keeper Azam Khan, who has been facing criticism for his recent poor performance on the field. The match will be telecasted live on various channels for viewers in different countries.
After the Pakistan cricket team's poor performance in the previous T20 World Cup and ODI World Cup, all eyes are on the squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup in 2024. One player who has been facing criticism is Azam Khan, who was allegedly called a derogatory term by captain Babar Azam during a training session. While some speculate that Azam called him 'Genda,' others believe it was something else. The incident has sparked outrage among fans and former players, who have been vocal about Azam's struggles and poor form. Amid the backlash, Babar has come to the defense of his teammate, while fans continue to question Azam's inclusion in the team for the World Cup.
The fourth T20I encounter between England and Pakistan ended in a disappointing loss for Pakistan, as they were defeated by 7 wickets. Fans are expressing outrage towards the team and in particular, Azam Khan, who has been performing poorly in recent matches. As England secured a comfortable win, Azam Khan's subpar performance has once again sparked discussions on nepotism in the selection process for the upcoming T20 World Cup.