Waqar disappointed with Pakistan's performance

Waqar disappointed with Pakistan's performance

Asher Butt

Former Pakistan cricket coach Waqar Younis took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to express his disappointment with the national team's performance in their T20 World Cup match against the USA on Thursday. The match, held at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas, saw a shocking upset as the USA emerged victorious by a narrow margin of 5 runs.

 

USA's rise and Pakistan's struggle

It's important to note that the USA's victory wasn't entirely unexpected. They are currently ranked higher than Pakistan in the ICC T20 rankings, indicating their potential for a strong showing.  This win has propelled them to the top of Group A, followed by India and a beleaguered Pakistan in third place.

 

Looking ahead: a crucial match and qualification fight

The USA's impressive performance has opened up the possibility of them qualifying for the second stage of the tournament, a prospect that would have seemed unlikely before their victories over Canada and Pakistan.

For Pakistan, the path forward is fraught with challenges.  Their upcoming match against arch-rivals India on June 9th holds immense significance.  A strong performance against India is crucial not just for national pride, but also to keep their qualification hopes alive.  Waqar Younis' disappointment reflects the national sentiment, and Pakistan will need to demonstrate significant improvement to overcome this setback and progress in the T20 World Cup.