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T20 WC 2024 Pakistan: There is a difference of opinion among the former players of Pakistan whether the Pakistan team can win the T20 World Cup or not. Former Pakistan players do not expect a good performance from their team in the T20 World Cup starting Saturday in America. Veterans like Rashid Latif and Javed Miandad have different views on this. It is worth mentioning that the T20 World Cup warm-up matches have started. Former players and fans from all countries are praying for their team. Meanwhile, the Pakistan team is not getting full support from its own country.
Forget about winning before the T20 World Cup
It is worth mentioning that before the T20 World Cup, Pakistan lost the T20 match in Ireland. He then suffered a 0-2 defeat in England this week. Earlier, the New Zealand team, without many big players, drew 2-2 on home soil. Former captain Rashid Latif said that the team could not get its combination right, which was their biggest problem. Latif believes that Pakistan need to use their spinners more with their batting variety. He said that with the changes in the team, the players have to be ready to change their roles as needed.
Miandad has such hope
Meanwhile, veteran Javed Miandad, however, expects an unexpected result. He said that the team’s performance has been contrary to expectations. This team has always performed well in the T20 World Cup. But they definitely need to improve quickly in some areas. The tournament is of 20 teams and in such a situation you cannot take anything lightly. Many cricket fans were not happy with the selection or performance of Azam Khan, who was dismissed cheaply and dropped two catches at the Oval. Azam, who followed in the footsteps of his father Moeen Khan as a wicketkeeper-batsman, has been trolled on social media since Thursday. Apart from Azam, all-rounder Shadab Khan and lower-order batsman Iftikhar Ahmed are struggling to score runs. Fast bowlers like Naseem Shah and Mohammad Amir gave many runs against England.
Champions Trophy concerns
Some Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) officials fear that if the team does not make it to the semi-finals of the World Cup, it will affect the preparations for the Champions Trophy. Pakistan has been awarded the host of Champions Trophy 2025. An official said that if the team does not perform well, the number of sponsors and broadcasters investing in Pakistan cricket could be adversely affected. Former player Basit Ali said that I think Babar should bat at number three. Apart from this, either Saim Ayub or Fakhar Zaman should open the innings along with Mohammad Rizwan.