Babar Azam and his team have faced harsh criticism from fans and former cricketers following their disappointing performance in the T20 World Cup.
The analysis of the Pakistan cricket team's performance in the T20 World Cup has been thorough and unforgiving. Despite being considered a potential dark horse, Pakistan failed to advance past the group stage. Their shocking defeat to tournament co-hosts and newcomers, USA, in the opening match was followed by a tense loss to their arch-rivals. These losses ultimately led to Pakistan missing out on Super 8 qualification, prompting strong reactions from both current and former cricketers.
Babar Azam and his team have faced harsh criticism from fans and former cricketers following their disappointing performance in the T20 World Cup. Some have even gone as far as calling for the entire team to be sacked.
Despite the backlash, wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Rizwan has acknowledged the criticism directed towards the Pakistani players. He believes that this experience is an essential part of their growth and development as a team.
"The criticism team is facing is justified and we deserve this since we didn't perform in accordance with expectations. Players who can't face criticism won't be able to succeed. We are disappointed with our performance in T20 World Cup. There are multiple reasons behind our losses. When a team loses, one can't say that bowling and batting is doing well," Rizwan said during a press conference in Peshwawar.
During a recent press conference, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Mohsin Naqvi mentioned the possibility of taking drastic measures against players, using the term "operation." In response, Rizwan acknowledged that Naqvi has the authority to determine the future of Pakistan's cricket.
"Operations are a normal thing. When a person is ill, operation is necessary. PCB Chairman is a hard-working person. The decision about who will remain in the team and who will not is the chairman's right," he added.
Rizwan's performance in the T20 World Cup was disappointing, as he only managed to score 110 runs with an average of 36.66 and a strike rate of 90.90.
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 "'We deserve this...': Mohammad Rizwan's blunt take on Pakistan's poor T20 World Cup show")
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