Pakistan batter Imam-Ul-Haq had a hilarious reaction to a tweet mocking his Pakistan captain Babar Azam after the team's disappointing defeat against the USA in the T20 World Cup 2024. Playing in their first match of the 2024 edition, the Men in Green failed to defeat minnows USA as the match went to a Super Over where multiple individual errors cost them the result.
With this historic defeat, Babar Azam and the entire Pakistani team faced a lot of harsh criticism. Further, the Men in Green captain also was targeted for his batting effort as he scored a 43-ball 44 with a strike rate of 102.33. Like many fans called out Azam, cricketing experts also critisised the top-order batter.
Imam-Ul-Haq hilarious reacts to tweet trolling Babar Azam
On a local news show, Imam-ul-Haq was a part of the panel discussing Pakistan's defeat against the USA. In a certain segment, fan tweets were read out when a post trolling Babar Azam appeared on the screen. Reacting to this tweet, Imam couldn't control his laughter. The tweet said, "Babar is a great finisher and that he will end up finishing Pakistan cricket someday."
We have to forget about the last couple of days: Gary Kirsten
Ahead of the T20 World Cup 2024 clash against India, Pakistan coach Gary Kirsten spoke about playing the Men in Blue. Kirsten stated that his players must forget their result against the USA. Kirsten said, “It's a big game India (versus) Pakistan, there's no need for me to motivate the team anymore."
"They are well-motivated, they are focused for this game. We have to forget about the last couple of days and just move forward, that's the only way you can deal with life. Results are results (and they) take care of themselves," he added.