Pakistan Drops Azam Khan from Match Against India Following Body Shaming Backlash and Trolling
Azam Khan has failed to make any impact with the bat for Pakistan Cricket team so far.
Pakistan batter Azam Khan has been dropped from the playing XI for their high-profile T20 World Cup match against India today at Nassau County Cricket Stadium. This decision comes after a string of poor performances and a barrage of online abuse targeting his weight.
Azam Khan‘s struggles with form have been well-documented. He was dismissed for a golden duck during Pakistan’s opening match against the United States, adding to a series of low scores in recent T20I matches against England.
These failures have been met with harsh criticism from fans and pundits alike, with some even reviving the debate about nepotism in team selection due to Khan being the son of former Pakistan captain Moin Khan.
The online abuse directed at Azam Khan has crossed a line, with many resorting to fat-shaming tactics. This negativity, coupled with his lack of runs, has likely influenced the team management’s decision to bench him for the crucial match against India.
Azam Khan, however, failed to live up to the hype created around him following his brilliant performances in franchise cricket. Mohammad Rizwan will take over wicketkeeping duties for Pakistan today.
Pakistan Playing XI vs India
Babar Azam (C), Mohammad Rizwan (WK), Usman Khan, Fakhar Zaman, Shadab Khan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Imad Wasim, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Amir
