Deteriorating World Cup Prospects for Pakistan as Players Remain Unpaid and PCB Ignores Babar Azam’s Calls

Deteriorating World Cup Prospects for Pakistan as Players Remain Unpaid and PCB Ignores Babar Azam's Calls

Asif Iqbal | October 29, 2023 | 12:34 PM IST | Cricket | Follow on Google News

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Pakistani Players’ Unsettled Dues: A Growing Concern

In recent developments, Pakistani cricket players have been grappling with unpaid salaries for a prolonged five-month period. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) seems to have turned a deaf ear to the persistent calls made by none other than the national cricket captain, Babar Azam. This unsettling situation threatens to disrupt the team’s performance in the upcoming ICC World Cup 2023 in India.

Dwindling Hopes for World Cup Glory

The anticipation of a cricket miracle at the grandest stage in the world is slowly diminishing for Pakistan. Despite their unwavering belief in the power of miracles, it appears increasingly unlikely that the Green Army will secure a spot in the business end of the ICC World Cup 2023. Pakistan’s road to World Cup success is strewn with challenges and uncertainties.

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A Crushing Blow: Pakistan’s Recent World Cup Struggles

The Pakistani cricket team faced a heartbreaking setback in their previous World Cup match against South Africa. A one-wicket defeat placed Pakistan precariously close to an early exit from the World Cup. Placed sixth in the standings, Pakistan shares points with Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, and the Netherlands. Their campaign has been plagued by inconsistency, starting with a defeat against host nation India in Ahmedabad.

Mixed Fortunes in the 2023 World Cup

The 1992 World Cup champions commenced their 2023 campaign with a promising victory over the Netherlands. However, the team truly etched their name in history when they successfully chased the highest-ever target in an ICC World Cup match against Sri Lanka. This extraordinary feat showcased their cricketing prowess. Yet, Pakistan’s journey has been turbulent, as they were defeated by Rohit Sharma’s high-flying Team India and suffered a harsh loss to Australia during the round-robin phase. Afghanistan, in a historical turn of events, secured its maiden victory against Pakistan in the 50-over format during the World Cup.

Pakistan currently lags four points behind fourth-placed Australia and New Zealand, who hold the third position on the points table. Their hopes of securing the top spots in the tournament are currently distant, with a six-point deficit behind South Africa in the second position and India leading the way.

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