Pakistan Cricket Hits 'Lowest Point,' Imad Wasim Calls for Reset

Pakistan's dismal performance at the T20 World Cup 2024 has prompted all-rounder Imad Wasim to call for a fundamental reset in the team's approach to white-ball cricket. Wasim, who came out of retirement for the tournament, believes that Pakistan's mindset and approach have fallen behind the rest of the world.

"We used to rule T20 cricket," Wasim said. "But I think we have moved back a little now. Maybe our mindset needs a change - in all three areas: batting, bowling, and fielding."

Wasim emphasized the importance of shedding the fear of failure, which he believes has hindered Pakistan's progress. "We have to get rid of the fear of failure," he said. "Personnel change doesn't change anything, just changing the mindset can change a lot of things."

The all-rounder also pointed to the personal attacks that players face after poor performances as a potential factor contributing to the fear of failure. "We are human beings, we can make mistakes and we also get affected by these things," he said.

Wasim suggested that a dispassionate analysis of Pakistan's performance, similar to the type he provided as a TV analyst before his retirement, could be beneficial. "Cricketers have to do their job and analyze the cricket," he said. "They have to tell you what is right and what is wrong without getting personal."

Despite the disappointment of the World Cup exit, Wasim expressed hope that it could serve as a catalyst for positive change. "This is bad but who knows this could be big for Pakistan?" he said. "We could revamp, revisit and start playing white-ball cricket the way it should be played."

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