Babar Azam Defends His Fast Bowler Over Lost Catch Outrage Against Australia In T20 World Cup Semifinals
Pakistan captain Babar Azam had called Hasan Ali’s fall from Matthew Wade’s catch the “turning point” of the T20 World Cup semi-final loss to Australia, but later edited it to say that the catches of the players were part of the game and not the reason for the expulsion of his team. Ali failed to catch Wade off Shaheen Shah Afridi in the 19th over, after which the Australian hitter broke three straight sixes to help his team earn a five-wicket victory over Pakistan.
Babar said after the match that if the capture had taken place, the outcome of the match could have been different. But in the post-game press conference, he reiterated some of what he had said earlier, but added that not catching receptions was part of the game and that the team would fully support Ali.
He said: “Sacks were lost in the game and because of this, the course of the game changed. If the trap had not been removed, the scenario could have been different. But it is part of the game and the sooner we learn from our mistakes the better. When asked by a reporter if he realized now that Ali’s form was not good during the tournament and the Pakistani team was kicked out of the tournament after he dropped the catch.
“I don’t think so. He is our main bowler and he has won many games for Pakistan. Players sometimes miss receptions,” he said.
“He (Ali) is struggling a bit (with form) and I will continue to support him. Not all players can do well in every game,” said Babar, who has done well with the bat in the tournament. During the good morning, they make the most of it and work well. “
“Yes, he is not in shape. We will continue to support him and give him confidence. People say many things but we are with him,” he said.
Giving up Ali’s catch proved costly for the team, apart from the fact that he couldn’t do well on the ball and gave up 44 runs in his four overs.
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But Babar said: “As a player you need confidence, we have supported Hasan Ali. Apart from the management, I have fully supported him. Doing well or not doing well one day is not in your hands, the important thing is the effort.” . I have to and he tried hard. Unfortunately he didn’t, but it doesn’t matter, he will do well in the future. “
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