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Formеr Pakistani fast bowlеr Shoaib Akhtar has warned thе national tеam about thеir important T20 World Cup 2024 match against India and highlighting how a loss could sеriously affеct Pakistan’s crickеting futurе.Thе dangеr Shoaib Akhtar talks about is rеal. Tеams at thе bottom of thе T20 World Cup standings oftеn havе to compеtе in qualifiеrs to sеcurе a spot in thе nеxt tournamеnt. This can bе a humbling еxpеriеncе for wеll known crickеting nations likе Pakistan. Akhtar’s statеmеnt highlights thе significant prеssurе thе tеam is undеr.

“If they lose from here and the USA beat Ireland, then Pakistan will have to play the World Cup qualifiers against Namibia and others next year for the 2026 World Cup. There can be no bigger shame than that. But they will have to play out of their skins to make the comeback. Hopefully, Babar can create some magic tomorrow. It will be challenging, but there is a chance. If they can beat India, the rest will be easy, and they will cruise through with extra motivation,”

said Akhtar on his YouTube channel.

Akhtar, renowned for his intense dedication during his time on the field, also aimed to inspire the current Pakistani team. His remarks come as anticipation builds for the crucial match against India.

“India is one of the strongest teams and is a contender in winning the World Cup. It will be tough for Pakistan. However, there is a silver lining. I won’t let fans get disappointed too much because the two teams will play on drop-in pitches. Despite India’s advantages, the word is that the ball is seaming a lot and kicking through. So Pakistan has a chance. Trust me. Whenever we are down and out, Pakistan has always made a comeback. They need to play with a bit of daleri,”

he concluded.
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