Mohammed Amir, a fast bowler for Pakistan, traveled with his personal trainer for the 2024 T20 World Cup. Amir covered the whole cost of this, even though the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) assisted in setting it up. Rather than working with the team trainer, he opted to have individual training sessions with his personal trainer.
This choice is seen to have contributed to Pakistan’s subpar performance and early elimination from the competition.
Amir’s influence was particularly evident in a pivotal match when he let up 18 runs in the Super Over. A significant upset occurred when the United States unexpectedly lost as a result of this expensive performance.
Moreover, problems weren’t just brought on by Amir’s behavior. Several players, including Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, and Muhammad Rizwan, brought their families to the competition. The athletes’ focus and performance on the field were impacted by the distractions caused by family members’ presence.
After their games, the athletes participated in get-togethers and celebrations. Their focus and preparedness were further disturbed by these social activities. The problems and unsatisfactory outcomes the Pakistani squad experienced at the T20 World Cup 2024 are seen to be largely caused by the combination of all these issues.
