After Pakistan misplaced to the USA within the T20 World Cup 2024, there have been certain to be some sharp reactions. And that’s what occurred. The Pakistan cricket fraternity reacted with disbelief to the staff's surprising defeat by the hands of the USA, taking part in for the primary time within the event, within the T20 World Cup, and referred to as it a “black day”. Enjoying of their first World Cup, the newcomers gained within the Tremendous Over and shocked former champions Pakistan after each groups completed on the identical rating within the regular sport on the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas. Former captain Younis Khan stated Pakistan made some strategic errors when it mattered probably the most.
Younis stated, “I wished Fakhar Zaman to take strike in opposition to the left-arm quick bowler within the tremendous over. However one learns from such dangerous days and I hope Babar Azam and different gamers will now take each match as a do or die match.”
In keeping with Younus, probably the most disappointing factor was that there’s a giant Pakistani neighborhood within the US, which helps the staff wholeheartedly.
Legendary quick bowler Wasim Akram described the staff's efficiency as pathetic.
“It didn’t really feel like Pakistan have been taking part in in opposition to a staff that has restricted expertise in opposition to prime groups.” He additionally criticised the dearth of effort on the sector by some gamers.
In the meantime, former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif shared a photograph that confirmed Pakistan had cancelled a gala dinner. “Who’s giving tour schedules to whom upfront? Are they pre-decided? Who’s giving the inexperienced sign to occasions in the course of the World Cup? @TheRealPCBMedia,” he wrote on Twitter.
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Former opener Mohsin Khan stated he’s fearful about the way forward for Pakistan cricket.
“This isn’t only a defeat, it’s a unhappy assertion on the psychological energy of our gamers. I don't know what is occurring, however someplace I really feel that our gamers have underestimated America,” he stated.
Khan, who was the pinnacle coach and chief selector from 2010 to 2012, stated the upcoming match in opposition to India has turn into a do-or-die contest for the beleaguered staff.
“We’ve to win that match in any respect prices or else we will likely be out of the Tremendous Eight.” Pakistan and USA had scored 159 runs every within the stipulated time earlier than the USA efficiently defended 18 runs within the Tremendous Over to register a sensational win in Dallas on Thursday.
Cricket analyst Omair Alvi stated, “This can be a black day within the historical past of Pakistan cricket. I imply the place is that pleasure and combating spirit that our gamers have been synonymous with.”
Earlier than the defeat to America, Pakistan has additionally confronted defeat in opposition to groups like Afghanistan, Zimbabwe and Eire in current instances.
Former captain Javed Miandad credited the US staff for reaching an enormous win regardless of taking part in for the primary time on the highest degree of the sport.
“I imply take a look at our expertise and publicity in comparison with them, however I give full credit score to the USA for protecting their composure and taking part in with self-discipline. The catches they made turned the sport of their favour,” he stated.
The legendary batsman stated that it’s now crucial for the gamers to make a comeback within the remaining matches of the event.
He stated, “I take a look at the mentality of our cricket followers and I believe they will appropriate their mistake by defeating India on Sunday.”
The end result led to hypothesis on social media that every one was not effectively within the Pakistan dressing room.
Former Pakistan captain and coach Mohammad Hafeez additionally criticised the staff's disappointing efficiency, saying that the choice to ship again Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan as openers reveals that the staff administration has not moved ahead.
Natasha, who’s an avid cricket lover and a fan of Babar, stated that if Pakistan can not beat the USA then how can one count on them to win in opposition to a powerful staff like India.
“Actually, I don't suppose we will play within the Tremendous Eight now. Our journey on this World Cup is over. Yesterday the helplessness of our gamers was clearly seen on their faces.”
With PTI inputs
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