Yuvraj Singh Criticizes Pakistan's Captaincy as USA Upsets Them in Super Over

In a surprising turn of events, Team USA stunned Pakistan in a thrilling T20 World Cup match on Thursday. Former India batter, Yuvraj Singh, has called out Pakistan's captain, Babar Azam, for what he deemed as a "captaincy blunder" during the match. Yuvraj questioned Pakistan's strategy of not sending Fakhar Zaman to the strike during the Super Over.

Batting first, Pakistan posted a total of 159/7 in 20 overs, putting up a competitive score. USA, making their T20 World Cup debut, managed to match the same total, taking the match into a Super Over. However, Pakistan faltered in their chase of 19 runs in six balls, allowing USA to claim a historic victory in their first-ever encounter against the 2009 champions.

Taking to social media platform X, Yuvraj expressed his confusion over Pakistan's decision. He wrote, "I don't understand why didn't @FakharZamanLive take strike to a lefty seamer - when it is easier for a left-hander to hit through the angle that the bowler is trying to create."

Yuvraj also commended Team USA, especially captain Monank Patel, for their smart decision-making under pressure. He congratulated them on the historic win and emphasized the importance of Pakistan's upcoming match against arch-rivals India.

Pakistan captain, Babar Azam, did not hold back in criticizing his team's performance after the defeat. He acknowledged their failure to capitalize on the powerplay and highlighted the need for batters to step up and build partnerships. Babar also identified the lack of wickets taken by their spinners in the middle overs as a contributing factor.

Looking ahead, Pakistan will now face Team India in their next Group A match on Sunday in New York. Meanwhile, Rohit Sharma's Indian side started their campaign with an impressive eight-wicket victory over Ireland.

The clash between Pakistan and India is expected to be a highly anticipated encounter, with both teams eager to secure a crucial win in the T20 World Cup 2024. Pakistan will be aiming to bounce back from their defeat and improve their batting and fielding performances. The pressure is on as they face their arch-rivals in what promises to be a thrilling contest.