Pakistan cricketer Imad Wasim has recently shared his thoughts on the team’s unexpected early exit from the T20 World Cup 2024. Pakistan’s campaign ended in disappointment following a crushing defeat against archrivals India and a shocking l loss to the United States of America in the Super Over, preventing them from advancing to the super eights stage.
Despite managing a win in their final group match against Ireland by 3 wickets, Pakistan’s hopes were dashed as their 3rd match of the championship against Canada was abandoned without a ball being bowled due to rain. Throughout the tournament, the team struggled with batting, as captain Babar Azam and other key players failed to deliver and score significant runs.
Imad Wasim Reflects on Pakistan Cricket Team’s Future Prospects after T20 World Cup 2024
In a recent interview ahead of the match against Ireland, Imad Wasim pinpointed the pivotal moments that led to their defeat against India, particularly focusing on the 17th over bowled by Hardik Pandya. He admitted that his inability to score in that over played a crucial role in the outcome.
“The plan was to take it deep, but unfortunately I could not execute. India also bowled very well; there were no bad balls. The 17th over, where I could not get runs, was the turning point. I let the team down. There is regret, but this is life,” Imad reflected.
He further acknowledged that the loss to India marked one of the lowest points in his nine-year international career. “Yes, this is the lowest point. You cannot go any lower. This is the fact,” he added.
Looking ahead, Imad emphasized the need for significant changes within the team. He believes that beyond technical and performance adjustments, cultivating the right mindset is crucial for success in high-stakes marquee tournaments like the T20 World Cup.
“There has to be massive changes so that we can move forward and compete on the world level. Every aspect of our cricket has to change – how to play the game, how to take a team on. In my personal opinion, it all comes down to having the right mindset,” Imad discussed.
From Group A, India and the USA have advanced to the super eight stage, while Pakistan faces an early exit from the tournament. As the team looks to rebuild and improve, Imad’s insights highlight the importance of strategic and psychological readiness for future competitions.
