Pakistan's disappointing exit from the T20 World Cup has sparked widespread criticism, with former cricketer Ahmad Shahzad expressing his dismay. The 2009 champions were eliminated after their match against Ireland was abandoned, allowing the USA to advance to the Super Eights stage.
Pakistan's elimination marks their earliest exit from the T20 World Cup, having previously reached the tournament's final four on all but two occasions. Their only victory in the tournament came against Canada, while they suffered a defeat to India.
Shahzad took to social media to voice his disappointment, stating that Pakistan did not deserve to qualify for the Super Eights. He criticized the team's reliance on Ireland to defeat the USA, emphasizing that they should have taken their fate into their own hands.
The USA's qualification for the Super Eights is a significant achievement for an associate team. It marks the seventh instance of an associate team progressing from the group stage to the Super stage in T20 World Cups.
The Super Eights, which begins on Wednesday, will be divided into two groups. Each team will play three games to determine their chances of reaching the semifinals.
Pakistan's elimination has raised questions about the team's performance and the future of Pakistani cricket. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is now under pressure to address the team's shortcomings and improve their performance in future tournaments.
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