Calling for a change in “cultural” mindset, Pakistan’s vice-captain Shadab Khan has voiced his help for skipper Babar Azam, who’s being blamed for the crew’s disastrous displaying within the World Cup. There was a rising demand from a number of former Pakistan cricketers for the elimination of Babar as captain after the crew couldn’t qualify for the World Cup semifinals. Nonetheless, Shadab indicated the accountability for the defeats does not relaxation solely on the captain.
“This represents a cultural distinction. Once we emerge victorious, it’s attributed solely to the captain’s triumph. However in instances of defeat, the accountability for the loss falls squarely on the captain’s shoulders. This could change,” Shadab advised reporters after Pakistan’s 93-run defeat to England of their final World Cup match right here on Saturday.
Babar, who began the World Cup because the world’s No. 1 batter, did not carry his A-game to the fore and his captaincy got here underneath scrutiny.
Again residence, there was discuss wholesale adjustments within the crew together with the elimination of Babar as skipper.
Shadab, an all-rounder, additionally rued his incapacity to make an impression within the event.
“I’ve let myself down, I did not dwell as much as my potential as a bowler that has impacted the crew’s efficiency. You at all times attempt to win a event, this might not occur. We’re out of the semifinals. Coaches, gamers, help workers everyone seems to be upset.
“At any time when a event begins, now we have to enhance in all three departments. As a crew, we did not adapt to modern-day cricket,” he stated.
Hope it isn’t the tip for me: Rashid
The ageing England aspect may be in for a reboot after the World Cup debacle, however leg-spinner Adil Rashid, who completed as England’s main wicket-taker, hopes it isn’t his “final” outing for England in ODI cricket.
“I nonetheless take pleasure in enjoying 50-overs cricket for England. I’ll attempt my greatest to maintain performing and enjoying until the time it is completed. In the mean time I really feel good. Hopefully, this isn’t my final. I need to play for so long as I can,” Rashid stated.
Rashid returned with figures of two/55, and his dismissal of Shadab with a googly turned one of many highlights of England’s 93-run win.
“To get a batsman by the gate is at all times a pleasant feeling. That is one of many issues I attempt to work onerous within the nets,” he stated.
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