Pakistan‘s marketing campaign within the ongoing T20 World Cup 2024 resulted in disappointment as they confronted a surprising first-round exit after consecutive defeats towards the United States of America (USA) and India.
Pakistan’s early exit from T20 World Cup 2024
Regardless of a victory towards Canada, their hopes of advancing to the Tremendous 8 have been contingent on the result of the USA versus Eire match. Sadly for Pakistan, the match resulted in a no-result as a result of rain, permitting the USA to progress to the subsequent spherical alongside India from Group A. The Babar Azam-led aspect managed to finish their marketing campaign on a barely optimistic observe with a three-wicket victory over Eire of their ultimate group-stage fixture. Nonetheless, this win was merely a comfort as Pakistan’s early exit overshadowed any positives.
Wasim Akram’s essential remarks
Amid the turmoil, legendary pacer Wasim Akram expressed aid at not being concerned with the nationwide staff, citing fixed criticism and political upheaval inside the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) as main deterrents. Chatting with Sportskeeda, Akram addressed the frequent modifications in PCB management.
“Three chairmen modified in a single yr. Ramiz Raja was eliminated, and Najam Sethi got here for 3 months. Sethi left, and Zaka Ashraf got here. After 4 or 5 months, Mohsin Naqvi got here. How would the staff keep constant?. They don’t take our strategies, and it’s nice that I’m away from Pakistan cricket. It’s a ‘blessing in disguise’ as a result of it’s simply criticism, politics,” Akram mentioned.
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Name for stability
Akram additional pressured the significance of secure management for the staff’s success. The legendary pacer urged the PCB to undertake a extra constant strategy to management and staff administration to construct a stronger and extra resilient squad for future tournaments.
“Babar Azam was faraway from captaincy, Shaheen was appointed. He misplaced one collection, and the chairman was additionally modified in the identical interval; subsequently, they modified the skipper. That is simply not on; folks make enjoyable of us in world cricket,” the 58-year-old added.
Akram’s acquainted selection for captaincy
Akram highlighted the instability inside the PCB and its detrimental impression on staff consistency. The previous captain emphasised the necessity for stability in management, suggesting that Shaheen Afridi ought to have been given extra time to show himself as captain. In accordance with Akram, the frequent modifications in management and administration inside the PCB create an surroundings of uncertainty that hinders the staff’s efficiency and morale.
