ICC T20 World CUP: Pakistan have always been a strong contender when it comes to the T20 World Cup. But the problem has been their lack of consistency. And Pakistan Cricket Board boss Ramiz Raza has already fired a warning to Babar Azam and co stating losing is not an option. They open their campaign with the massive India vs Pakistan clash on October 23. Follow T20 WC live updates with InsideSport.IN
Raza even went to the extent of saying that he will not take it if Pakistan will lose in the competition. He has already spoken to the team, about the importance of winning as well. As per the chief, cricket is one of the most important aspect in their country, which helps in uniting the people as well.
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“I’ve told my team that we need to win. It’s as simple as that because people want us to win all the time. So, if they lose, I just can’t take it. I’m a bad loser,” Geo TV quoted Raza as saying. “I feel like hitting people around me when I see Pakistan losing. I am a very terrible watcher actually. I get scolded at home because I offend everybody completely.”
“This is the only sport which contributes to bringing smiles back on people’s faces. It lifts your nation’s morale.”
Shahnawaz Dahani & Babar Azam, both were heroes of today’s match, 2 wickets, and century. Amazing performance🎊 #WorldRecord #BabarAzam𓃵 #PAKvENG #PakistanCricket pic.twitter.com/KoPXbscdEX
— Kiran Hassan Jamali (@Ikiranhassan) September 22, 2022
Pakistan and pooled alongside India, South Africa, Bangladesh and two other qualifiers. The two teams will qualify from the first round. The Men in Green need to play consistent and good cricket to reach the next round of the competition.
Azam and co, as always, will receive massive support in the host nation, Australia. Pakistan fans always come out to support in large numbers.
Likewise, the atmosphere in the India vs Pakistan clash at the MCG is going to be incredible with great support for both teams. Tickets have already been sold out. The clash is going to be important for both teams as it sets the tone for the rest of the tournament. And the winning team will gain further confidence as well.
As of now, Pakistan should rather concentrate on the ongoing seven-match series against England at home. At present, England have won two matches while Pakistan have won one. The fourth match is scheduled for Sunday.
Though things might not have gone as per plan in three matches, Pakistan will be pleased to see Azam return to form. The player was criticised for his lack of runs in the Asia Cup, but a century in the second T20 against ENgland silenced his critics.
ICC T20 World CUP: PCB Chief Ramiz Raja warns Babar Azam’s team, ‘losing will not be an option at the World CUP’, India vs Pakistan MEGA Clash on October 23rd: Follow LIVE
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