Major changes within the team

Pakistan's early exit from the 2024 T20 World Cup has indeed sparked significant introspection and criticism within the team. After losses to the USA in a Super Over and to India in a closely contested match, Mohammad Rizwan, the wicketkeeper-batter, candidly acknowledged the team's shortcomings and accepted the justified criticism they faced. He emphasised the necessity for players to confront criticism to succeed and pointed out several factors contributing to their disappointing performance.

Despite securing victories against Ireland and Canada, Pakistan's failure to advance to the Super 8 stage has prompted calls for substantial changes within the team. Rizwan echoed the sentiments expressed by PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi, supporting the notion of a "major surgery" within the team to address the issues that have plagued them.

"We are disappointed with our performance in the T20 World Cup. There are multiple reasons behind our losses. When a team loses, one can’t say that bowling and batting is doing well," Rizwan stated, reflecting on the team's overall performance during the tournament.

The discussions surrounding Pakistan's performance and internal challenges highlight a critical period for the team, with attention now turning to what specific changes will be implemented to bolster their future performances in international cricket.