Former PCB Chairman’s Outburst as Pakistan Repeat Historic Mistake in T20 World Cup: “Murabba Bana Diya”

The Pakistan cricket team’s performance in the ICC World Cup has been disappointing. After being eliminated from the ODI World Cup in 2023, they were also knocked out of the group stage of the 2024 T20 World Cup. Their losses against USA and India were particularly disheartening for fans, especially as they came close to victory against India but could not capitalize on the opportunity.

Ramiz Raja, a former Pakistan team captain and ex-Pakistan Cricket Board chief, expressed his frustration at the team’s poor performance. He criticized the decision to bring back retired players and neglect young talent in the T20 World Cup. Raja highlighted the importance of leadership, discipline, and merit in building a successful team and stressed the need for making decisions based on cricket knowledge and morals.

According to Raja, the Pakistan team has made similar mistakes in the past, such as in the 2003 World Cup when they relied on aging superstars for their experience. He emphasized the importance of allowing leadership to flourish within the team, making decisions based on cricket expertise, and avoiding interference from outside influences. Raja warned against sacrificing players to protect one’s own position, stating that such actions are detrimental to the team’s success.