In the aftermath of Pakistan’s defeat in the fourth T20I against New Zealand, former PCB chairman Ramiz Raja has criticized the team for leaning on the “experimentation excuse.” Raja, who held the position at PCB for a two-year term, expressed dissatisfaction with Pakistan’s approach, emphasizing that the team cannot consistently cite bench strength testing as a justification for underwhelming performances.
Voicing his concerns on his YouTube channel, Raja highlighted the persistent involvement of the same players in different roles under the guise of experimentation. He stressed the importance of prioritizing victory over assessing individual skills, urging the team to refrain from using bench strength assessment as a post-loss justification.
The closely contested fourth T20I saw Pakistan narrowly miss the target, falling short by four runs despite a spirited effort by all-rounder Imad Wasim in the final over. New Zealand, batting first, posted 178/7, with Pakistan ending their chase at 174/8.
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This defeat marks Pakistan’s second loss in the five-match T20I series against New Zealand, effectively ending their chances of clinching the series. With the last match scheduled at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium on Saturday, Babar Azam’s side aims to salvage pride by securing a victory and drawing the series 2-2.
The series itinerary:
- April 18 — 1st T20I, Rawalpindi: Match abandoned due to rain.
- April 20 — 2nd T20I, Rawalpindi: Pakistan claimed victory by seven wickets.
- April 21 — 3rd T20I, Rawalpindi: New Zealand emerged victorious by seven wickets.
- April 25 — 4th T20I, Lahore: New Zealand secured a four-run win.
- April 27 — 5th T20I, Lahore: Final match of the series.
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