Pakistan's premature exit from the 2024 T20 World Cup has prompted deep reflection and criticism within the team. Following defeats to the USA in a Super Over and to India in a closely fought match, wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan openly acknowledged the team's flaws and accepted the valid criticism aimed at them. He stressed the importance of facing criticism head-on in order to improve and cited various factors that contributed to their underwhelming showing.
Despite registering wins against Ireland and Canada, Pakistan's failure to progress to the Super 8 stage has led to calls for significant changes within the team. Rizwan echoed PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi's calls for a "major surgery" within the team to tackle the issues that have hindered their performance.
"We are disappointed with our showing in the T20 World Cup. There are multiple factors behind our defeats. It's not just a case of our bowling or batting performing well when the team loses," Rizwan commented, reflecting on the team's overall performance in the tournament.
The discussions surrounding Pakistan's performance and internal challenges mark a crucial juncture for the team as they look ahead to implementing changes that will enhance their future performances in international cricket.