Shivendra Singh
Younis Khan, the captain of Pakistan Champions, took a dig at current Pakistan captain Babar Azam after his team’s comprehensive 68-run victory over India Champions in the World Championship of Legends 2024. Pakistan posted a mammoth total of 243/4 in their 20 overs, thanks to a 145-run opening partnership between Kamran Akmal (77) and Sharjeel Khan (72). Sharjeel was named Player of the Match for his quick knock.
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In the post-match press conference, Younis Khan expressed his elation at beating India, saying “The way Pakistan lost and got knocked out of the 2024 T20 World Cup was very disappointing. We wanted to defeat India and give our fans something to smile about.” This appears to be a subtle dig at Babar Azam’s captaincy, as Pakistan had a disappointing campaign in the T20 World Cup 2024, where they were knocked out by India.
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Younis Khan’s comments come amidst growing criticism of Babar Azam’s captaincy and form. Several former Pakistani cricketers have questioned Babar’s leadership and urged him to learn from captains like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. The Pakistan Cricket Board has also hinted at potential changes in the team’s leadership after their dismal performance in the T20 World Cup.
