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The Pakistan Cricket Team‘s campaign in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 has been a rollercoaster ride. They started strong, securing victories in their first two matches against The Netherlands and Sri Lanka.
However, their momentum was disrupted when they faced off against their long-standing rivals, India followed by Australia and Afghanistan. Pakista🍎n have lost three fixtures on the trot which has 🉐put them in deep trouble.
Fierce dispute between two players and Babar Azam’s isolation
Meanwhile, several Pakistani journalists took to social media to hint at ongoing issues within the team. They have hinted at alleged conflicts and have made promises to disclose further information. Reportedly, there was a physical altercation involving two players, and the team has been grappling with increasing discord. Furthermore, there are suggestions that the team’s captain, Babar Azam, may be experiencing isolation from a facꦿtion of players.
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PCB’s straightforward response
In response to the rumours circulating on social media about disputes within the team, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has🔯 addressed the situation. The supreme crick🎶et body of Pakistan has unequivocally denied the allegations many social media users put forth.
“The Pakistan Cricket Board strongly denies recent speculations about any internal discord in the national cricket team currently participating in the ICC World Cup 2023. Contrary to rumours circulated by a certain section of the media, the PCB unequivocally assures that the team is cohesive and there is no evidence to support these unsubstantiated claims. The PCB is disappointed by the dissemination of this false news and emphasises the importance of upholding journalistic ethics before spreading such allegations.” mentioned PCB in a press-release shared ☂on X (formerlꦇy Twitter).
