The Director of Media on the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Aalia Rasheed, not too long ago defended the press launch that was issued by the board following Pakistan’s poor efficiency within the World Cup 2023 in opposition to Afghanistan. Pakistan’s loss to Afghanistan within the World Cup stemmed a hate for the nationwide group from the followers.
Pakistan didn’t make it to the ICC World Cup 2023 semi-finals. They misplaced to England of their closing league match to exit from the event. Within the course of, the group’s wait to win their subsequent World Cup was extended. Extra notably followers had been upset after the Males in Inexperienced misplaced to Afghanistan within the group stage which was one of many largest upsets of the event. This was Afghanistan’s first ODI win in opposition to the Males in Inexperienced and it got here on the World Cup stage.
In the meantime, Pakistan captain Babar Azam and Chief Selector Inzamam-ul-Haq had been fixed targets of followers for the reason that group’s World Cup exit. The PCB in an announcement requested the followers to point out their help in the direction of the group and the administration, however the assertion was extra like a warning for Babar Azam.
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PCB by no means, for as soon as, criticized Babar Azam – Aalia Rasheed
“Addressing the media scrutiny directed at captain Babar Azam and the group administration, the board’s stance, echoing that of former cricketers, is that successes and defeats are a part of the sport. Captain Babar Azam and Chief Selector Inzamam-ul-Haq got freedom and help in forming the squad for the ICC World Cup 2023,” the discharge learn.
“Trying forward, the board will make choices in the very best curiosity of Pakistan cricket primarily based on the group’s performances within the World Cup. At current, the PCB encourages followers, former gamers and stakeholders to rally behind the group as they try to make a triumphant comeback within the mega-event” the PCB additional stated.
Aalia Rasheed clarified that the PCB by no means blamed Babar for the losses and highlighted that the coach and the selector had been chargeable for the group that was chosen for the World Cup.
“One factor I need to clarify is that the PCB by no means, for as soon as, criticised Babar Azam or the group through the World Cup nor did they attempt to maintain Azam chargeable for the losses,” Aalia stated whereas speaking to an area media outlet.
The PCB media supervisor additional clarified that the board was prepared to assist with all the pieces that Babar Azam as a skipper requested for. She spoke about Babar’s unbiased nature however stated that she couldn’t disregard the significance of the suggestions of different choice committee members. She additional stated within the press convention that Babar and Inzamam selected the group for the World Cup which was the reality.
“Look, Babar is a decent participant there isn’t any doubt about that and he has an unbiased nature, and I consider that each captain ought to possess that high quality nevertheless it doesn’t imply that you simply ignore the advice of different choice committee members. In that press launch, it was acknowledged that the group was chosen by Inzamam and Babar and that was the reality. He [Babar] wasn’t able to compromise on even a single participant and the board supported him. It’s a reality whether or not one accepts it or not,” Aalia added saying.
Put up the World Cup, the PCB has made many modifications to its administration and captaincy. Shan Masood was named as the brand new check captain and Shaheen Afridi the T20I captain after Babar determined to step down as captain throughout codecs. Wahab Riaz was named because the PCB Chairman whereas Mohammad Hafeez the Staff Director.
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