ODI World Cup 2023. Before the start of World Cup 2023, Pakistan was considered a strong contender for the title. He justified this by getting two consecutive wins in the first two matches, but after the defeat against India, it seems as if someone has put him under someone’s evil eye. Babar and Company have faced defeat in four consecutive matches. Everyone is shocked by the continuous defeats faced by the Green team and is criticizing them fiercely. Especially Pakistani former veteran players are targeting Babar and Company.
Pakistan cricket team has suffered its fourth defeat of the tournament against South Africa. During the match, Pakistani players tried their best to win, but luck was once again against them. In a close match, they had to face defeat by just one wicket. After the defeat in the thrilling match against Africa, former players are trolling him again. Many veterans have also supported him and are saluting his spirit.
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Rashid Latif’s sensational statement:
Former captain of Pakistan cricket team Rashid Latif has given a sensational statement. He says that Pakistani players have not received salaries for the last five months. The 55-year-old former player said during a conversation on PTV Sports, ‘Many things are going on in Pakistani media, but perhaps these are false news. I will tell you the truth, which has been suppressed.
The former captain said, ‘Babar Azam has been trying to send a message to the chairman for the last two days, but he is not responding. Not only this, he has also messaged PCB CEO Salman Naseer and Director, International Cricket Usman Walha. What is the reason why the captain’s message is not being responded to? On the contrary, you are issuing a press statement.
Latif says that the players have been told that we will re-discuss the central contracts signed by them. This will not be considered as a central contract. After this he raised the biggest question and said, ‘The players have not received their salaries since last month. How will he play in such a situation?
Pakistan’s situation critical in World Cup 2023:
Pakistan’s position in the World Cup 2023 is critical. Now only a charismatic performance can take them to the semi-finals. The green team has played a total of six matches in the ongoing tournament. Meanwhile, the team has won two matches, while it has faced defeat in four matches. Pakistan is placed sixth in the points table with four points (-0.387).
