Imran Nazir: “I am sorry, but I am compelled to say that cricket is a game of the fearless. I haven’t witnessed anyone as cowardly as this team. I frequently discuss what new excuse they will be concocting now”
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Former Pakistan opening batsman Imran Nazir has called out all the players in the current squad, saying “I haven’t witnessed anyone as cowardly as this team”.
His comments come after Pakistan endured a disastrous campaign in the 2024 T20 World Cup, where they lost to the United States of America and India before triumphing over Canada and Ireland.
Their consecutive wins went in vain, however, as they were eliminated in the group stage of the tournament.
Nazir noted that “cricket is a game of the fearless” and asked what excuse limited overs captain Babar Azam and his side “will be concocting now”.
“I am sorry, but I am compelled to say that cricket is a game of the fearless. I haven’t witnessed anyone as cowardly as this team. I frequently discuss what new excuse they will be concocting now. There are no excuses in cricket. Irrespective of the pitch or conditions you are encountering, you are obligated to play,” the 42-year-old was quoted as saying by Cricket Pakistan.
Pakistan Squad for 2024 T20 World Cup: Babar Azam (capt), Saim Ayub, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Fakhar Zaman, Azam Khan (wk), Usman Khan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Imad Wasim, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Amir, Abbas Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed
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