The focus in the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024 shifts to the Pakistan cricket team, led by Babar Azam. After finishing as runners-up in 2022, followed by a disappointing performance at the ODI World Cup last year, Pakistan witnessed a change in captaincy, with Shaheen Afridi temporarily taking over from Azam in T20’s.
However, Azam was reinstated shortly before the 2024 T20 World Cup.
Criticism has arisen regarding Pakistan’s squad selection for the tournament, particularly targeting Azam Khan. Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has openly expressed concerns about Khan’s fitness, stating he wouldn’t permit him near the team.
A viral video circulating among Pakistan cricket enthusiasts depicts the team during a training session, seemingly enjoying themselves. In the video, Azam appears to address Azam Khan, with some speculating he called him ‘Gainda’ (a term implying overweight individuals), while others suggest a different interpretation.
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This is disgusting, below the belt and outright shambolic. Babar Azam saying that “ay gainda nai siddha hoya” to Azam Khan in practice is an exhibit of everything which is wrong with our society and our team both. As captain you can’t be using such words.pic.twitter.com/h5G0sJHJ37
— Abdullah (@abdullahhammad4) June 3, 2024
Upon viewing the viral video, netizens responded with humor, reposting it and creating memes to share the laughter.
Now Azam khan got nick name “GENDA” from Babar Azam 😭😂#BabarAzam
pic.twitter.com/NUPMc3fgUO— Sami Ullah (@Sami_ullah_1234) June 3, 2024
After Chacha and chota Don, this time it’s Azam khan who got a nick name by Babar Azam 😂 #BabarAzam #AzamKhan pic.twitter.com/4SVvTPkcxQ
— Mariya Rajput (@mariya_raj10) June 3, 2024
Azam Khan, Pakistan’s wicketkeeper-batsman, faces criticism for his recent performance in the T20I series against England. Scoring only 11 runs in two matches and displaying questionable glove-work, fans and former selectors doubt his suitability for the upcoming T20 World Cup due to his lackluster display and purported fitness concerns.
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Despite the scrutiny, Pakistan’s captain, Babar Azam, has come to Khan’s defense, urging fans to support him and the selected players for the T20 World Cup. Babar emphasized the need to stand behind the team’s choices, highlighting the inconsistency in public reaction towards player selection.
