Babar Azam and five players skip Pakistan’s return after T20 World Cup defeat, opting for a holiday in London

Pakistan’s cricket team, led by Babar Azam, has been facing a tough time in the Group A matches of the ongoing T20 World Cup. Their journey ended with a narrow victory over Ireland in the final match. The team’s performance left much to be desired, leading to them missing the Super Eight stage.

After the tournament, Babar Azam and five other players—Mohammad Amir, Imad Wasim, Haris Rauf, Shadab Khan and Azam Khan—made a decision. Instead of returning to Pakistan with the rest of the team, they plan to spend some time in London. They look forward to relaxing and spending quality time with friends and family.

Reports suggest that some players are also considering participating in local cricket tournaments in the UK during their stay. The decision was confirmed by a report in The Express Tribune, which suggested their desire to continue being active in cricket even after the disappointing tournament.

Meanwhile, the coaching staff, including head coach Gary Kirsten and assistant coach Azhar Mahmood, will return to their homes. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) allowed them to return as there was no immediate cricketing activity for them.

Looking back at their performance in the T20 World Cup, Pakistan struggled throughout the Group A matches. They faced defeats against co-hosts United States and arch-rivals India, which were defeats. great defeat. However, they managed a seven-goal win over Canada.

Despite these efforts, Pakistan’s score of four from as many matches was not enough to secure a place in the Super Eight round. India and the US have secured their positions as the top two teams in the group.

Looking ahead, Pakistan’s cricket schedule includes a two-match Test series against Bangladesh scheduled to take place at home in August. Later in October, England are set to tour Pakistan for series of cricket matches, which will provide another opportunity for the team to recover and showcase its cricketing prowess.

Overall, although the T20 World Cup did not go as planned for Pakistan, the players and coaching staff are regrouping and planning their next moves. Currently, Babar Azam and some of his teammates are preparing to relax in London before preparing for the upcoming cricketing challenges.

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