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‘Itna kharab khelega to rona hi padega’ – Fans react to reports of Pakistan captain Babar Azam crying in team hotel after loss to Afghanistan
Three successive losses for Pakistan and not sure will they recover anytime soon from their latest defeat against Afghanistan. They came into the 2023 ODI World Cup as one of the favourites and a team with a lethal pace attack. But failed to defend a target of 283 against the ‘minnows’, which has now dimmed their semi-final chances.
Before this World Cup, they had won just one match in the premier 50-over tournament. But now they have already defeated defending champions England and former champions Pakistan. This is Men in Green’s first ODI defeat against Afghanistan. Despite having a competitive total, their bowlers failed to trouble the Afghan batters, that too on a difficult Chepauk pitch.
After Pakistan’s crushing eight-wicket loss on Monday, captain Babar Azam cried at the team hotel, according to several media reports and former cricketers. “Multiple reports in media and from former players that Pakistan captain Babar Azam cried in the team hotel after losing to Afghanistan last night. Some other players had teary eyes too,” Farid Khan, a Pakistani sports journalist, posted on X.
Multiple reports in media and from former players that Pakistan captain Babar Azam cried in the team hotel after losing to Afghanistan last night. Some other players had teary eyes too 💔💔💔 #CWC23 #PAKvsAFG pic.twitter.com/6RVLmVZwG7
— Farid Khan (@_FaridKhan) October 24, 2023
We are not playing good cricket: Babar Azam
After opting to bat first, Babar Azam and opener Abdullah Shafique’s half-century guided Pakistan to a score of 282/7. In reply, Afghan openers Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran added a 130-run partnership. After their dismissal, Rahmat Shah and Hashmatullah Shahidi ensured that they did not lose any more wickets and formed an excellent partnership to cross the finish line in 49 overs.
Speaking after the match, Babar said: “This hurts us. We had a good total. In the bowling, we aren’t up to the mark. In the World Cup, if you are not good in even one department, then you’ll lose the match. In the field, we didn’t stop boundaries and gave away runs, that cost us. Bowling – we started well, in the middle overs, we needed wickets but we couldn’t take any wickets. All credit to Afghanistan the way they played in all three departments. That’s why they won. We are not playing good cricket in bowling and fielding. We couldn’t put pressure on the batters.”
Here’s how fans reacted to reports that Babar Azam cried after Pakistan’s loss to Afghanistan:
https://twitter.com/Gauravg2152/status/1716815083396088152
Rona sab ko ata hai lekin performance nhi de jati ksi se 🙂
— Faizan (@i_am_Faiizan) October 24, 2023
Papa aur bhai ne bohot maara, rona toh aayega hi.
— यमराज (@autopsy_surgeon) October 24, 2023
Coz biryani party will end early🤣🤣
— Secular Chad (@SachabhartiyaRW) October 24, 2023
Stay strong King.
King will bounce back InshaAllah pic.twitter.com/b4KNAAVmWH— Saqib Khan (@saqibkhan_10) October 24, 2023
You pakistan fans humiliated afghanistan 🇦🇫 players so much after an every win
They deserved that win❤️
— Guri𝕩 (@Guri_Pbks) October 24, 2023
Yes this was the scene in the dressing room 😁 pic.twitter.com/aevjrTDSyl
— @vipin mishra 🇮🇳 (@viplnt) October 24, 2023
Last night 🌃 #SAvsBAN pic.twitter.com/ELAettBw83
— Radhika Chaudhary (@Radhika8057) October 24, 2023
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Simon Katich Criticizes George Bailey’s Call to Axe Nathan McSweeney from Australian Team
Simon Katich has sharply criticized George Bailey’s decision to drop Nathan McSweeney from the Australian team. Simon Katich believes this call was a poor decision, especially after McSweeney’s consistent performance. Bailey’s choice has sparked discussions about the selection process and the reasoning behind it.
McSweeney’s exclusion has raised eyebrows, with many questioning why a player with such promise was dropped. Katich, in particular, feels that Bailey’s decision to axe McSweeney is questionable, especially when compared to the struggles of other top-order batters. Both teams in the recent series have faced challenges with their top-order batting, but the Australian selectors decided to make this change.
Katich’s comments reflect growing concerns about the selection strategy and the impact of dropping McSweeney. He pointed out that many players have struggled with their form, yet McSweeney was chosen to be left out. This, Katich argues, highlights the inconsistency in the decision-making process.
Top-order batters in both teams have faced difficulties, with neither side managing to produce consistent runs. Despite these struggles, the decision to remove McSweeney has left fans and experts questioning the rationale behind the move. Some believe that dropping McSweeney might have been premature, given the form of other players.
Katich’s criticism brings attention to the broader issue of player selections in international cricket. As teams prepare for future series, these decisions are likely to influence the direction of Australian cricket. The focus now shifts to how Bailey and the selectors will handle similar challenges in upcoming matches.
The debate continues, with many calling for more transparent and consistent decision-making regarding player selections in international cricket.
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