Ahmad Shahzad requires a revamp of Pakistan’s T20I staff, criticizing underperforming senior gamers after their embarrassing 0-3 whitewash by Australia.
New Delhi: Out-of-favor opener Ahmad Shahzad has criticized the Pakistan nationwide staff following their 0-3 whitewash in a T20I collection in opposition to a second-string Australian aspect. The ultimate match of the collection, held in Hobart on Monday (November 18), noticed Pakistan undergo a seven-wicket defeat.
Pakistan managed solely 117 runs of their innings, with Babar Azam contributing a strong 41 off 28 balls. Australia made gentle work of the chase, reaching the goal in simply 11.2 overs, powered by Marcus Stoinis’ explosive 61 off 27 deliveries. The collection highlighted the stark distinction in ability and technique, as Pakistan was totally outclassed in all three T20Is.
In a scathing comment, Ahmad Shahzad criticized Pakistan’s T20I setup, stating that the batters lack the facility to persistently clear the boundary. He additional known as the senior gamers a “baggage” for the staff, questioning their impression within the shortest format.
This staff wants a revamp, Senior gamers who’re baggage on the staff have to be changed 🚨, Getting whitewashed by this Australian aspect is shameful, horrible, & embarrassing to say the least. Australia chased Pakistan’s whole in simply 11. 2 overs. That is what modern-day cricket is.…
— Ahmad Shahzad 🇵🇰 (@iamAhmadshahzad) November 18, 2024
“This staff wants a revamp, Senior gamers who’re baggage on the staff have to be changed, Getting whitewashed by this Australian aspect is shameful, horrible, & embarrassing to say the least. Australia chased Pakistan’s whole in simply 11. 2 overs. That is what modern-day cricket is. Our gamers lack energy. There is no such thing as a reply for such a horrible efficiency,” Shahzad wrote on X.
Pakistan’s struggles within the T20I collection got here simply days after the euphoria of clinching their first ODI collection victory in Australia in 22 years. Whereas they showcased competitiveness and dominance within the 50-over format, their vulnerabilities have been manifestly uncovered within the shortest model of the sport.
Senior participant Babar Azam had a disappointing collection, managing solely 47 runs throughout the three matches. Captain Mohammad Rizwan, who was rested for the third T20I, fared even worse, scoring simply 16 runs within the two video games he performed.
On the bowling entrance, Shaheen Afridi and Naseem Shah struggled to make an impression, selecting up only one wicket every within the collection. Shaheen performed all three matches, conceding 107 runs in his 9 overs, whereas Naseem, rested for the third recreation, leaked 81 runs in simply 6 overs throughout the primary two matches.
Pakistan’s subsequent project will see them face Zimbabwe in a collection consisting of three ODIs and three T20Is, scheduled from November 24 to December 5. The T20I squad will function a contemporary lineup, with each Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam being rested for the collection.
Nevertheless, Shahzad urged Pakistan to make a daring choice by shifting past underperforming senior gamers within the T20I squad. He prompt choosing a youthful, extra dynamic staff for the upcoming T20I collection in opposition to South Africa, set to start on December 10.
“For the upcoming South African collection let’s see if Pakistan will go together with the identical failed gamers or will selectors select youthful expertise from the home circuit, and drop senior gamers. Modifications have to be made to each the batting and bowling division,” he added.
Pakistan has endured a difficult yr in T20Is, profitable solely seven of their 22 matches and struggling 13 losses. Below Babar Azam’s captaincy, they have been additionally eradicated from the T20 World Cup earlier than reaching the knockout levels.
