Pakistan had a forgettable outing within the ongoing ICC ODI World Cup in India, failing to qualify for the semifinals after shedding 5 of the 9 matches. Skipper and star batter Babar Azam has come below numerous fireplace for failing to steer by instance with the bat and for his dismal management on the sector.
A number of former Pakistani stalwarts, together with Shoaib Malik, Kamran Akmal and Abdul Razzaq, mentioned that Babar Azam should quit captaincy and deal with his recreation. Talking about Pakistan’s marketing campaign at an occasion in Karachi, the ex-players mentioned that he was given sufficient time to show his functionality as a frontrunner, however failed.
Razzaq identified that Babar had been captain since late 2019. “I’ve all the time mentioned this, if you’re sincere and honest in your choices as captain, issues will work out accordingly. Sadly, he has made some incorrect calls and that’s the reason for our poor efficiency within the World Cup,” he mentioned.
Whereas Razzaq’s criticism appeared honest, what received the netizens speaking was his reference to Bollywood actor Aishwarya Rai whereas speaking in regards to the workforce and Pakistan Cricket Board’s lack of ‘intent’ or motive.
“We don’t have any intention to develop and polish gamers in Pakistan. In the event you assume that by marrying Aishwarya, a great and pious child could be born, it will not occur.”
Different veterans like Shahid Afridi and Umar Gul who have been current on the occasion, have been seeing laughing and applauding Razzaq’s comment.
Netizens have been fast to slam Razzaq for the comment, calling it a “new low” and a “horrible factor to say” in regards to the former Miss World and Bollywood icon, who’s married to actor Abhishek Bachchan.
Babar Azam is predicted to fulfill PCB chief Zaka Ashraf this week to take a name on his all-format captaincy.
Following the disappointing World Cup marketing campaign, former South African pacer Morne Morkel resigned as Pakistan’s bowling coach with out finishing his contract. He had joined on a six-month contract in June this yr.
Pakistan’s subsequent task is a three-match Take a look at collection in opposition to Australia from December 14, 2023, to January 7, 2024, in Australia.
