Turmoil in dressing room after USA upset

Turmoil in dressing room after USA upset

Asher Butt 

Tense atmosphere in believed to have gripped the Pakistan cricket team's dressing room following their shocking defeat to the USA in the T20 World Cup opener.

Head coach Gary Kirsten as reports received called a no-holds-barred meeting, expressing his fury at the team's performance.  He criticized the lack of adherence to the game plan and the team's disunity on the field.  He further emphasized that even a narrow victory achieved in a Super Over against a team like USA would be a "point of disrespect." He has also questioned the deliverance of three wide balls in the super over that not only earned USA seven runs but three extra balls, as a crime.

Captain Babar Azam reportedly shifted blame to other players, specifically mentioning Harris Rauf's bowling performance and the alleged lack of support from senior players.  Sources claim he continued his outburst with teammates, refusing to accept advice.

Reports suggest that Shadab Khan, Mohammad Amir, and Mohammad Rizwan advised Babar Azam against including Iftikhar Ahmed in the bowling attack, which further fueled his frustration.  The dressing room reportedly witnessed emotional displays, with Mohammad Amir, Haris Rauf, and other players breaking down in tears.

These reports paint a picture of a team struggling to cope with an unexpected defeat and internal conflict and findinh ways to settle down as a unit. It remains to be seen how the Pakistan team will manage to regroup and address these issues before their crucial upcoming matches against India and other strong contenders.

It's important to note that these are reports from sources but official deny any such happening but agreed that disappointment was visible in Pakistan camp.