Pakistan wicket-keeper batter Azam Khan was trolled brutally on social media after getting dismissed for a golden duck throughout the T20 World Cup 2024 match in opposition to United States on Wednesday. Azam has been struggling to attain runs for fairly a while and even throughout the T20I sequence in opposition to England, he confronted a whole lot of criticism each from followers and consultants after a slew of low scores and fielding blunders. Throughout Pakistan’s T20 World Cup opener, Azam got here out to bat together with his crew below strain and was trapped LBW by Nosthush Kenjige on the very first supply. Social media customers blasted him for his kind and even referred to the ‘nepotism’ debate round him as he’s the son of former Pakistan captain Moin Khan.
If Nepotism & compelled entry had a face..
Azam Khan..
BUt PCB has no disgrace..#USAvspAk #PakvUSA #PakvsUSA #USAvPAKBobsy fakhar Rizwan usman Babar Azam pic.twitter.com/2fSj0xPwHC
— Imperial Tiffin (@Yash_Dhawan_) June 6, 2024
Monank Patel-led USA received the toss and determined to bowl in opposition to Babar Azam’s Pakistan.
Azam Khan is a participant whom cricket historical past will always remember.pic.twitter.com/1dYnK0BzK2
— Vishal. (@SPORTYVISHAL) June 6, 2024
US had an important begin to the continued T20 World Cup 2024 after they clinched a seven-wicket win in opposition to Canada within the opening match of the match. At present, the US are standing in second place on the Group A standings of the T20 World Cup 2024 with two factors.
Azam Khan performs on advantage.
Le advantage:#PAKvsAUS pic.twitter.com/3NTA1pk9yz
— Heisenberg (@rovvmut_) June 6, 2024
In the meantime, Pakistan are coming into the match after a disappointing T20 sequence loss in opposition to England. The ‘Males in Inexperienced’ are usually not of their finest kind however can be wanting ahead to beginning the marketing campaign on a very good notice.
The US skipper Monank Patel mentioned that they need to make certain they play their finest cricket.
“We are going to bowl first. Now we have been taking part in on the identical floor and chasing is simple on this floor, additionally it’s higher to know the goal. It was an important recreation and we need to proceed that momentum. It’s a new problem and we need to make certain we play our greatest cricket. One change for us,” Monank mentioned.
Pakistan captain Babar Azam confirmed Imad Wasim suffered an harm and can be taking part in with 4 pacers in opposition to the US. “We might have additionally bowled first. It’s a morning match, the pitch is contemporary and we’ll look to place the runs on the board. Good to see solar is out, we have not seen sunshine for the final 3-4 days. He (Imad) has an harm however we’ll cowl it up by taking part in the 4 quick bowlers,” Babar mentioned.
Pakistan Enjoying XI: Babar Azam (C), Mohammad Rizwan (Wk), Usman Khan, Fakhar Zaman, Azam Khan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Amir, Haris Rauf.
United States Enjoying XI: Steven Taylor, Monank Patel (Wk/C), Andries Gous, Aaron Jones, Nitish Kumar, Corey Anderson, Harmeet Singh, Jasdeep Singh, Nosthush Kenjige, Saurabh Netravalkar, Ali Khan.
(With ANI inputs)
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