Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan's career under threat? PCB to launch a massive operation claims reports

The Pakistan cricket team has been struggling with basic tasks in the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup 2024 in the USA and Caribbean. Despite having seasoned players like Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan, Pakistan failed to chase down a modest target of 120 in their T20 World Cup 2024 Group A game against India in New York on June 9.

Recently, Pakistan faced unexpected defeats from teams like Ireland, Zimbabwe, and Afghanistan, and most recently, in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2024, the Men in Green were also beaten by the co-hosts, the USA in their opening group match in Texas.

Pakistan Cricket Team's struggles continue in ICC T20 World Cup 2024

Pakistan also suffered a narrow yet moral-crushing defeat of six runs against Team India, and it only added to their T20 World Cup 2024 woes. It was Pakistan’s eighth loss to their arch-rivals, and fans wonder when this streak of disappointments will end.

This raises questions about their abilities among fans and former cricketers. Well, Pakistani batters shine on easy pitches, but they falter on challenging ones. The pitch in the high-voltage game of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2024 wasn't easy to bat on, but it wasn't impossible either.

Losing a good position of 80-3 in 15 overs while chasing 120 runs against the Indian cricket team was most disappointing for Pakistan. In contrast, the Men in Blue showed adaptability and strategic thinking to pull off a remarkable win against Pakistan, and they must learn from them how to make practical changes to improve their game.

PCB plans covert operation against Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, and Shadab Khan

Meanwhile, amidst Pakistan’s disastrous T20 World Cup 2024 campaign so far, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is reportedly considering a covert operation targeting Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, and Shadab Khan.

The move comes amidst growing concerns within the PCB about the alleged influence of SAYA CORPORATION over the Pakistan cricket team. According to its website, Shaheen Shah Afridi is also represented by the same firm.

Sources within the PCB reveal that high-ranking officials have raised doubts about the close ties between these players and SAYA CORPORATION, a well-known entity with interests in various sectors, including athlete and sports management.

The PCB fears that SAYA CORPORATION, which represents 70% of the Pakistan team, alleged influence could compromise the integrity and performance of the Men in Green on the field. While details of the operation remain undisclosed, speculations have started regarding the nature and extent of the actions PCB intends to take against Babar, Shadab, and Rizwan.

Some insiders suggest that the operation might involve surveillance, background checks, or even disciplinary actions against the players associated with the organization.

A Pakistani journalist based in Islamabad revealed via his X post: “PCB is set to plan an operation against Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, and Shadab Khan. PCB thinks the players under SAYA CORPORATION are too much influential in the Pakistan Cricket Team.”

🚨 Sources say PCB is set to plan an operation against Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan and Shadab Khan. PCB thinks the players under SAYA CORPORATION are too much influential in Pakistan Cricket Team. #T20WorldCup

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