'Hopefully we don't do this in T20 World Cup': Babar Azam slams batter after embarrassing series loss against England

Babar Azam-led Pakistan cricket team lost the four-match T20I series against Jos Buttler's England 2-0 after an embarrassing 7-wicket loss in the fourth and final game played at the Kennington Oval in London, on May 30 (Thursday). The Pakistan skipper blamed his team's middle order for the loss and wished that they wouldn't repeat this kind of performance in the upcoming edition of the T20 World Cup 2024. The hosts bowled out the PAK side on just 157 runs despite a good start from Babar, Mohammad Rizwan, and Usman Khan but after their departure, the visitors' middle order collapsed, and from 83/3 they went 157/7. England comfortably chased down the target in just 15.3 overs.

Babar Azam on series loss against England

The Men in Green lost one match against Ireland and now a series loss against England. None of these are good signs for the former champions as they now prepare to compete in the marquee event set to be held in the United States and West Indies. from June 2. 

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“First six overs, we played very well. After that, the momentum shifted as wickets fell. Our middle-order needs to step up. You need 2-3 good overs in the middle and in the death as well. England's bowling was very good. Hopefully, we don't do this in the World Cup. We made a couple of changes due to the injuries. Our powerplay was good. We have played good cricket in patches,” said Babar Azam in the post-match presentation.

 

Pakistan gear up for T20 World Cup 2024

 

The Asian giants decided not to play any warm-up games for the T20 World Cup 2024 due to the series against England but two of the four matches got washed out without a single ball being bowled. Pakistan is the same group as India, USA, Canada, and Ireland. They are one of the two favorites to get to the next round from this stage but their performance in the recent times can be really bothering for them.

 

Squad: Babar Azam (c), Abrar Ahmed, Azam Khan, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Iftikhar Ahmed, Imad Wasim, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Amir, Mohammad Rizwan, Naseem Shah, Saim Ayub, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Usman Khan.
 

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