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The T20 World Cup 2024 has witnessed a shocking turn of events, with Pakistan being eliminated in the first stage after the washout of the Group A match between USA and Ireland. This disappointing exit has sparked widespread criticism and scrutiny of Babar Azam's team.Amidst the backlash, former wicketkeeper-batsman Kamran Akmal has made a bold statement, suggesting that Pakistan's past mistakes have cost them dearly. Speaking on a TV show, Akmal claimed that if his brother, Umar Akmal, had received the same support and promotion as India's batting legend Virat Kohli, he could have achieved similar success despite not possessing Kohli's exceptional talent.Akmal presented statistics comparing Umar Akmal's performance in T20 World Cups to that of Kohli. He highlighted that Umar Akmal had a better strike rate and had scored more runs than Kohli in the tournament. Akmal attributed this to Pakistan's lack of a strong PR strategy to promote their players' achievements."If these stats (of Umar) were part of these 15 players (Pakistan's T20 World Cup squad), is waqt tak tabahi aa jani thi (it would have created mayhem)," Akmal said.Pakistan's elimination from the tournament was a bitter pill to swallow, as they desperately needed the USA vs Ireland match to go ahead and for Ireland to beat USA to qualify for the 'Super 8s' from Group A. However, the no-result gave USA the one point they needed to push Pakistan out of the competition.Even if Pakistan manages to defeat Netherlands on Sunday, they will only end up on four points compared to tournament debutant USA's five. The upset defeat against USA in their first match proved to be the catalyst for Pakistan's embarrassing early exit.The history-making US team has advanced to the next stage along with group toppers India, who remain unbeaten after three matches.

As Pakistan's cricket team struggles in the T20 World Cup 2024, former star Umar Akmal has sparked controversy on social media by flaunting his abs. Amidst criticism of Pakistan's poor fitness standards, Akmal's post has raised questions about his physical condition and his exclusion from the national team.Akmal, who has been out of the Pakistan team for some time, shared a photo on Twitter showcasing his toned physique. The post was accompanied by the caption, "Attention please. This is for those who think I am not fit."However, fans were skeptical of Akmal's claims, with some suggesting that the abs in the picture were fake or AI-generated. Others pointed out grammatical errors in his caption.The controversy surrounding Akmal's post highlights the ongoing debate about fitness in Pakistan cricket. Many current players, including Azam Khan, have been criticized for their poor physical condition.Pakistan's recent performances in the T20 World Cup have further fueled criticism of the team's fitness. After losing their first two matches, Pakistan legend Wasim Akram called for a complete overhaul of the team."Enough is enough. We need changes now. Bring in a new team, six to seven players and then back them through losses so they can develop as a team," Akram said.Akmal's post has reignited the discussion about fitness and its importance in cricket. While some fans believe that Akmal's physique proves his fitness, others remain unconvinced. The controversy is likely to continue as Pakistan's cricket team faces an uncertain future.

Umar Akmal's KKR Blunder Sparks Social Media FrenzyPakistan wicketkeeper-batter Umar Akmal became the subject of social media ridicule after he misspelled Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) while congratulating the franchise on their third Indian Premier League (IPL) title.KKR emerged victorious in the IPL 2022 final on Sunday, defeating Sunrisers Hyderabad by 8 wickets in Chennai. As congratulatory messages poured in from all corners, Akmal joined the chorus, but his misspelling of KKR as "KKL" triggered a wave of hilarious reactions on social media."Congratulations to IPL for winning 3rd KKR," joked one user."Winning to third KKL conhrjulation trophy," wrote another, mocking Akmal's grammatical errors."KKL to congratulations on IPL third winning trophy. Lord Umar," quipped another.Akmal's blunder also drew criticism, with some users urging him to improve his spelling before using hashtags."Daru pike twitter mt chalao bhai," wrote one user, suggesting that Akmal was under the influence of alcohol."KKR likhna sikh jaao pehle fir hashtag banana," said another."Bhai ye KKL kaunsi team hai? Lord Umar Akmal is being Umar Akmal," remarked another user.Despite the social media backlash, Akmal's message was well-intentioned, as he praised KKR's title triumph. The franchise's victory was largely due to the sensational bowling performance of Mitchell Starc, who claimed 2 for 14 in the opening spell.Starc's brilliance helped KKR restrict Hyderabad to a paltry 113, the lowest total in an IPL final. Kolkata's batsmen then chased down the target with ease, with Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Venkatesh Iyer contributing valuable innings.