Australia’s Usman Khawaja recently spoke out about Pakistan’s disappointing campaign in the ongoing T20 World Cup and shared his thoughts on the future of Babar Azam as the team’s white-ball captain.
Speaking at an event in Melbourne, Khawaja pointed out the critical issue of instability within Pakistani cricket, which he believes has hindered the team’s performance. “I have seen that there is no stability in Pakistani cricket, and when there is no stability, it is tough to play as a player in the team,” he remarked.
Khawaja emphasized that the decision about Babar Azam’s future leadership role ultimately lies with the captain himself. “The decision is on Babar Azam on how he plans to take this team forward and whether he wants to captain this team or not.”
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Pakistan’s campaign in the T20 World Cup has been lackluster, marked by defeats against India and the USA. Despite wins over Canada and Ireland, Pakistan failed to progress to the Super 8s stage, prompting significant criticism from media and fans alike.
Acknowledging the intense scrutiny on the Pakistani team, Khawaja highlighted the high expectations that come with playing for Pakistan. “The expectations are high in Pakistan. If you don’t win the World Cup, even if you reach the final, you will be scrutinized no matter what.”
As the debate continues regarding Babar Azam’s leadership capabilities, Khawaja’s remarks underscore the challenges faced by the Pakistani cricket team and the need for stable leadership to navigate through turbulent times effectively.
