Pakistani out-of-form power hitter Azam Khan engaged in heated moment with fan during T20 World Cup match against the United States.
Khan faced heat from fans after a poor performance against United States. He was dismissed for a golden duck in opening game of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2024.
During the T20 World Cup match, the wicketkeeper-batter faced a heated moment in Dallas on Thursday. Azam was sent to pavilion on the first ball by Nosthush Kenjige, after Shadab’s dismissal and apparently the cricketer was frustrated.
A viral clip shows Pakistani player walking back to the pavilion with an angry expression. He faced severe criticism from cricket fans, many of whom believed he should not be part of the national team due to his below-par performance.
On Thursday, Men in Green set target of 160 runs for the USA. The bowlers of USA had brilliant start, sending Pakistan’s top-order back to the pavilion for mere 26 runs. Skipper Babar Azam and Shadab Khan steadied the innings with a cautious partnership, putting Pakistan back in the game.
Azam Khan was out on a golden duck, and the wickets continued to fall Captain scored 44 off 43 balls, while Iftikhar Ahmed contributed 18 runs. Shaheen Afridi added crucial runs down the order, scoring 23 off 16 balls, helping Pakistan reach 159-7 in their allotted overs.
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