Pakistan's team management is seriously considering dropping senior players Babar Azam and Shaheen Afridi for their crucial T20 World Cup match against Namibia following a humiliating 61-run defeat to India on Sunday.

 

According to news reports,  sources within the team have revealed that management is frustrated with the continued poor performances of senior players in crucial matches and is now looking at giving bench strength a chance.

 

The team is planning two to three changes for the Namibia match on February 18, which has become a do-or-die encounter for Pakistan. The Green Shirts must win this final group stage match to advance to the Super Eight stage of the tournament.

 

Pakistan collapsed to 114 all out in 18 overs while chasing India's target of 176 runs. The defeat exposed glaring weaknesses in both batting and bowling departments.

 

Babar Azam managed just five runs before getting dismissed while playing an unnecessary shot, continuing his poor form in the tournament. Shaheen Afridi's bowling also came under scrutiny after he conceded 31 runs in just two overs against India.

 

Pakistan will qualify for the Super Eight even if the Namibia match gets washed out due to rain. However, the team management appears determined to make changes regardless, signaling a potential shift in strategy for the remainder of the tournament.