Pakistan all-rounder Shadab Khan has been struggling with his form ahead of the T20 World Cup in the Americas. In his last two T20I matches, he has given away 109 runs with an economy rate exceeding 12 and hasn’t taken any wickets. Pakistan’s preparations for the tournament have been hindered, with two out of their four scheduled T20I games against England being washed out. Their only remaining match before the tournament is crucial for the team to get some competitive action T20 World Cup.
Awkward Interaction with a Fan
On Tuesday, Shadab had an awkward moment with a female fan in Cardiff. In a video that went viral, the fan questioned him about his poor form, saying, “Aap chakkay kyun kha rahe hain? Form mein wapis aayein. Wicketein leni hai aapne” (Why are you conceding sixes? Get your form back. You need to pick wickets). This interaction highlighted the growing concern among fans about Shadab’s recent performances and added pressure on him to improve before the World Cup.
Weather Issues Disrupt Preparations
Pakistan’s World Cup preparations faced further setbacks due to bad weather. The third T20I in Cardiff was abandoned without a ball being bowled, following a similar washout in the first match of the series at Headingley. England currently leads the series 1-0 after their win at Edgbaston. With only one match left to play at The Oval on Thursday,
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