Controversy Strikes Pakistan T20 Team as Former Captains Speak Out

Former captain Salim Malik has accused Imad Wasim of deliberately wasting balls in Pakistan's six-run loss to India in the T20 World Cup. Malik's comments come amid reports of dressing room unrest, with Shahid Afridi hinting at underlying issues under skipper Babar Azam’s leadership. Pakistan's chances now hinge on future match results.

Former captain Salim Malik has leveled accusations against Imad Wasim, claiming that he purposely wasted balls, contributing to Pakistan's narrow six-run loss to India in the T20 World Cup held in New York.

Pakistan, chasing a modest target of 120 runs, ended up consuming 59 dot balls and was restricted to 113 for 7, with Wasim taking 23 balls to score just 15 runs.

Malik expressed concerns over Wasim's innings on 24 News channel, suggesting it appeared deliberately unproductive. Another ex-captain, Shahid Afridi, has also alluded to internal team issues under current captain Babar Azam's leadership. Afridi's comments hint at possible dressing room tensions, further complicating Pakistan's World Cup campaign.

Pakistan's hopes of advancing now rely on winning upcoming matches against Canada and Ireland while counting on the USA to lose to both India and Ireland. Ultimately, net run rate could be the decisive factor in their progression.

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