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Controversy Erupts in Pakistan Camp Before T20 World Cup as Babar Azam Allegedly Body-Shames Azam Khan in Viral Video

The upcoming T20 World Cup in 2024 is highly anticipated, with all eyes on the Pakistan cricket team. Led by Babar Azam, the team finished as runners-up in the 2022 edition of the tournament. However, their performance at the ODI World Cup last year was not as successful. Following that, there were changes in captaincy with Shaheen Afridi briefly taking over before Azam was reinstated just weeks before the 2024 T20 World Cup.

Criticism has been directed towards Pakistan’s squad selection for the upcoming tournament, with Azam Khan facing the most scrutiny. Former captain Shahid Afridi even expressed concerns about Khan’s fitness levels. A viral video of the team training together has been circulating among Pakistani cricket fans. In the video, Babar Azam can be heard saying something to Azam Khan, with speculation that he may have used a derogatory term in reference to Khan’s weight.

Azam Khan has faced criticism for his poor performance in the recent T20I series against England, where he scored only 11 runs and had questionable glove-work. Some fans and former selectors have questioned his inclusion in the T20 World Cup squad, citing his lack of form and fitness. Despite the backlash, Pakistan captain Babar Azam has come to Khan’s defense, urging support for all selected players ahead of the tournament. Babar emphasized the importance of backing the team and players who have been chosen for the competition.

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