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After a disappointing exit from the Asia Cup 2023, tensions escalated within the Pakistan cricket team. Captain Babar Azam and fast bowler Shaheen Afridi were involved in a heated exchange in the dressing room. This incident comes as a setback for Pakistan, which had recently held the top position in ICC ODI rankings and had high hopes of winning the World Cup. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has formed a committee to review the team's performance in the Asia Cup and assess player selections for the upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup in India.
Pakistan's cricket team suffered an early exit from the Asia Cup 2023 after a defeat to Sri Lanka in the Super 4 stage. The loss resulted in a tense atmosphere within the dressing room, with reports of a heated argument between Captain Babar Azam and fast bowler Shaheen Afridi.
Wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Rizwan intervened to defuse the situation between Babar Azam and Shaheen Afridi. During the argument, Babar Azam expressed his dissatisfaction with the performance of senior players and urged them to improve. Shaheen Afridi suggested that Babar should acknowledge and appreciate the contributions of players who excelled in both batting and bowling.
Babar Azam defended his knowledge of player performances and stressed the importance of identifying players who deserve opportunities in the team. With the situation becoming increasingly uncontrollable, Mohammad Rizwan and head coach Grant Bradburn stepped in to restore order.
Following the altercation, Babar Azam left for a press conference without interacting with any players. He then proceeded directly to the team bus and the hotel. PCB Chief Zakar Ashraf has responded to the incident by establishing a cricket committee tasked with reviewing Pakistan's performance in the Asia Cup 2023. The committee will also consider player selections for the upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup in India.
This incident has exposed internal issues within the Pakistan cricket team, necessitating a thorough assessment of team dynamics and player selections ahead of the crucial ICC Cricket World Cup.
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