Pakistan wicketkeeper-batsman Azam Khan has been going through criticism from followers and former gamers resulting from his poor efficiency within the not too long ago concluded T20 collection in opposition to England. Azam scored simply 11 runs within the two matches he performed, whereas his wicketkeeping was additionally questionable as he dropped some straightforward catches. Followers and former selectors have questioned his inclusion within the squad forward of the T20 World Cup. Whereas Azam's efficiency has not been as much as expectations, specialists have additionally prompt that the 25-year-old shouldn’t be match to play on the highest degree.
Amid the continued criticism, Pakistan captain Babar Azam has defended the teen and urged followers to assist him and the opposite gamers chosen for the T20 World Cup.
“After we don't choose a participant, you ask us why we didn't choose him. After which, after we choose him, you ask us why he was chosen. We have to assist the gamers who’ve been chosen,” Babar stated at a press convention.
Azam appeared dissatisfied after dropping just a few catches throughout the drinks break within the fourth and last T20 match performed on the Oval. Nevertheless, Babar went as much as him and consoled the younger participant. His gesture has gone viral on social media.
The way in which he backs his teammates I’ve an analogous coronary heart Kaptaana what number of occasions will you jetoge pic.twitter.com/OEnyWtACvm
— Muhammad Abubakar (@Abubakarfts213) May 31, 2024
Azam shouldn’t be the one participant going by means of a tough patch forward of the T20 World Cup. Even skipper Babar and star wicket-keeper batsman Mohammad Rizwan have come underneath scrutiny for his or her batting strike-rate.
Pakistan will want main modifications to get out of the T20 World Cup group.
They’ve been positioned together with arch-rivals India, Canada, USA and Eire in Group A. The Males in Inexperienced will start their marketing campaign in opposition to co-hosts USA on the Grand Prairie Stadium in Texas on Thursday.
They are going to face USA within the event opener on June 6 adopted by their subsequent match in opposition to arch-rivals India on June 9.
Pakistan squad for T20 World Cup: Babar Azam (captain), Abrar Ahmed, Azam Khan, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Iftikhar Ahmed, Imad Wasim, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Amir, Mohammad Rizwan, Naseem Shah, Saim Ayub, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Usman Khan.
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