Former Indian pacer S Sreesanth expressed his wish to see the United States (USA) over Pakistan in the T20 World Cup 2024 Super 8 round.
Pakistan lost to the USA and India in their first two matches of the T20 World Cup but managed to record a one-sided win against Canada in New York but still, their chances of making it to the Super 8 remain difficult.
Sreesanth, who was part of India’s T20 World Cup-winning squad in 2007, stated that Pakistan need to change their entire system which is pointed out by legends like Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis.
“I don’t think Pakistan is following the needed routine. They don’t focus on their domestic leagues. All of their legends, like Wasim bhai (Akram) and even Waqar Younis, say they need to change the entire system. So that says where they are going wrong. I will only say this to Pakistan all the best for the next World Cup. If they come back from this position, it will be a miracle. I don’t think it will be easy,” Sreesanth said while talking on India media.
He then expressed his wish to see the USA qualify for the tournament’s Super 8 as they have been doing their basics right for the last two years.
“One of the things about T20 World Cup is every team looks strong on paper. If we talk about planning and execution, the USA team prevailed because of their planning and execution in the past two years and they have worked hard. I want the USA team to play in the Top 8 because they deserve it. They have done more than enough justice to be a part of the Top 8,” he added.
The path to the Super 8s for the Pakistan is tough but not impossible.
The following results of Group A teams will ensure Pakistan’s qualification in the Super 8s stage of the T20 World Cup 2024:
June 14: USA vs Ireland: — Ireland win
June 15: Canada vs India — India win
June 16: Ireland vs Pakistan — Pakistan win
