Pakistan cricket team banned from World Cup defeat

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In the ICC World Cup in 2019, India defeated Pakistan on June 16, the biggest win. However, a cricket fan, frustrated by the defeat achieved by Pakistan, has filed a petition in the court to ban the Pakistan cricket team. The Pakistani fan has filed a petition in Gujranwala court and has demanded the sacking of the selection committee along with banning the team.

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It is worth mentioning that in the match played on the Old Trafford ground on Sunday, the Indian team defeated Pakistan by 89 runs. After losing the game against India, Pakistan cricketers are facing severe criticism from their fans and former players. Tell us that the decision was made on the basis of the Duckworth-Lewis rule. On the victory of India, from the politicians to the Bollywood stars had tweeted the team.

At the same time, Pakistan’s team is in ninth place in the table with three points from five games. According to a news channel from Pakistan, the petitioner has demanded to dissolve the selection committee headed by chief selector Inzamam-ul-Haq as well as banning the cricket team. However, the petitioner has not been able to know yet.

In response to the petition, Gujjarwala court has summoned the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), officials. Meanwhile, according to the news of Geo News, a decision on the release of some other members of the management, along with the coach and selectors, could be decided in the meeting of the board of PCB on Wednesday in Lahore.

Those who are likely to be discharged include Team Manager Talat Ali, bowling coach Azhar Mahmood and the entire selection committee. Along with this, the term of coach Mikey Arthur will not be extended. PCB Director General Wasim Khan is returning home from abroad to join the foreign tour.

Significantly, India has so far maintained its unstoppable record in the World Cup against Pakistan. India has defeated Pakistan for the seventh time in the World Cup.