The T20 World Cup 2024 is underway. All eyes since the turn of the year, have been on the ins-and-outs of the Pakistan cricket team. After the shambolic display in India at the recent ODI World Cup 2023, Pakistan have been thrown to the critics.
The Babar Azam-led side has had bucket loads of criticism in the past year. Despite being under transition, the fans and former players have slammed the players and the management for making a mockery out of themselves.
Everyday, the cricketing world witnesses a new drama rise out of Pakistan cricket. In most recent news, former pacer Tanvir Ahmed has raised questions over the selection of undeserving players for Pakistan's T20 World Cup squad.
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What did Tanvir Ahmed say about Pakistan's World Cup squad selection?
Former pacer Tanvir Ahmed lambasted the Pakistan team management for selecting undeserving players for the T20 World Cup. Ahead of Pakistan's inaugural game at the World Cup, Ahmed spoke on 'Khel Ka Junoon' for media outlet 'Bol News'.
I do not want to talk about Mohammad Amir. Firstly, because he stained the reputation of Pakistan in 2010 (Spot-fixing scandal). He was fined, jailed, and what not, Ahmed spoke to Bol News.
Cricket is the bread and butter. Let them play domestic cricket, or even the Pakistan Super League (PSL). People like Amir should not be allowed to get back into Pakistan team, former Pakistan pacer suggested.
Tanvir Ahmed questioned the selection of Mohammad Amir, Imad Wasim, and also aimed shots at Azam Khan, for his lack of fitness.
Amir then took untimely and immature retirement from international cricket. Our people (PCB and Pakistan cricketers) are pleading Amir and Imad Wasim to come out of retirement. Don't you have players in the domestic setup!, the Kuwait-born cricketer blasted PCB for selecting undeserved players.
These are the things that boil my blood. At least formulate a system! Doesn't matter if the team wins or loses, but you should form stern rules regarding the entry and exit of players, fitness, and below-par performances of these cricketers, the 45-year-old has urged the PCB to set some rules for selecting players.
We are calling players who have sold the country, taken retirement, and the ones who have fitness issues. What are we even doing, a frustrated Ahmed concluded.
Main Amir k barey main baat nahi karna chata pic.twitter.com/VnoaJ4mCf3
— Tanveer Says (@ImTanveerA) June 3, 2024
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What is Pakistan's squad for the T20 World Cup?
- Babar Azam (Captain)
- Abrar Ahmed
- Azam Khan
- Fakhar Zaman
- Haris Rauf
- Iftikhar Ahmed
- Imad Wasim Mohammad
- Abbas Afridi
- Mohammad Amir
- Mohammad Rizwan
- Naseem Shah
- Saim Ayub
- Shadab Khan
- Shaheen Shah Afridi
- Usman Khan
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