Usman Khawaja: 'Instability' in Pakistan Cricket Hurt Team's Performance
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Usman Khawaja: 'Instability' in Pakistan Cricket Hurt Team's Performance
Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja on Monday commented on the instability within the Pakistan cricket team, attributing it to their recent underperformance.
The left-handed opening Test batter acknowledged the team's immense talent but noted that the constant changes in personnel made it challenging to perform consistently.
"When I look from the outside, everything is changing in the Pakistan cricket team. Selection committee members, staff, and players keep changing," Khawaja remarked at an event in Melbourne.
Pakistan's T20 World Cup 2024 Performance
Pakistan's early elimination at the group stage of the T20 World Cup 2024 has drawn significant criticism, particularly targeting senior players, including skipper Babar Azam.
On Babar Azam’s Captaincy
Regarding Babar Azam’s captaincy, Khawaja stated, "It's Babar Azam's decision to captain; if he can, he should."
Tournament Recap
- **Defeats**: Lost to debutants US by five runs in a Super Over and to India by six runs.
- **Victory**: Won against Canada on June 11 by seven wickets.
- **Hopes Dashed**: Relied on Ireland beating the US, but a rain-affected match awarded both teams one point, ending Pakistan's chances of advancing to the Super 8 stage.
After their last match against Ireland, which was just a formality, the Pakistani squad returned home.
