Reports suggest that the careers of Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan might be in jeopardy as the PCB plans to initiate a significant operation.

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The Pakistan cricket team has encountered significant challenges in the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup 2024, particularly struggling with fundamental tasks. Despite the presence of seasoned players like Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan, Pakistan fell short in their pursuit of a modest target of 120 runs in their Group A match against India in New York on June 9.

Recent unexpected defeats against teams like Ireland, Zimbabwe, and Afghanistan, along with a loss to co-hosts USA in their opening group match in Texas, have compounded Pakistan’s woes in the T20 World Cup 2024.

In their latest setback, Pakistan suffered a narrow yet demoralizing defeat of six runs against Team India, marking their eighth loss to their arch-rivals. This string of disappointments has raised concerns among fans and former cricketers alike.

While Pakistani batters often excel on favorable pitches, they have struggled on more challenging surfaces. The pitch in the recent high-pressure match of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2024 presented such difficulties, testing the team’s adaptability and resilience.

The loss of a promising position at 80-3 in 15 overs while chasing a target of 120 runs against the Indian cricket team was deeply disheartening for Pakistan. In stark contrast, the Men in Blue showcased adaptability and strategic acumen to secure a remarkable victory, highlighting the need for Pakistan to draw lessons from their opponent’s performance and implement practical changes to enhance their game.

Amidst Pakistan’s disappointing performance in the T20 World Cup 2024, reports have emerged of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) contemplating a clandestine operation targeting Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, and Shadab Khan.

This move comes in response to mounting concerns within the PCB regarding the purported influence of SAYA CORPORATION over the Pakistan cricket team. It’s worth noting that, according to its website, Shaheen Shah Afridi is also represented by the same firm.

Insiders within the PCB have voiced concerns over the close affiliations between certain players and SAYA CORPORATION, a prominent entity with interests spanning athlete and sports management. These doubts have been raised by high-ranking officials within the PCB, who fear that the alleged influence of SAYA CORPORATION over 70% of the Pakistan team could potentially compromise the team’s integrity and on-field performance.

While the specifics of the operation remain undisclosed, there are speculations regarding the potential actions the PCB might undertake against players like Babar, Shadab, and Rizwan. Some insiders suggest that the operation could involve surveillance, background checks, or even disciplinary measures against players associated with the organization.

Adding to the intrigue, a Pakistani journalist based in Islamabad hinted at further developments via his post on X. PCB is set to plan an operation against Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, and Shadab Khan. PCB thinks the players under SAYA CORPORATION are too much influential in the Pakistan Cricket Team.”