Shadab Khan expresses disappointment over World Cup exclusion

Lahore: Pakistan's cricket team vice-captain Shadab Khan expressed disappointment on Sunday over his exclusion from the World Cup, reflecting on the team's overall performance.

In a recent interview, Khan conveyed that the team, coaching staff, and stakeholders collectively share a sense of letdown regarding their World Cup performance, emphasizing the constant need for improvement in the sport.

Acknowledging personal letdown, Khan admitted to falling short of expectations and recognized the potential impact his performance could have had, particularly as a bowler. He stressed the significance of delivering a strong performance in his designated role.

Looking forward, Shadab Khan expressed his intention to conduct a thorough analysis upon returning to the country, addressing collective failures and weaknesses that led to the team's exit across all three formats. He underscored the importance of adapting to modern-day cricket in both bowling and batting strategies.

The vice-captain pointed out that the responsibility for wins or losses does not solely rest on the captain, emphasizing that every team member plays a crucial role.

However, he highlighted a cultural tendency to place excessive responsibility on the captain, asserting that accountability for team performance should be shared among all players.