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COLOMBO: Pakistan all-rounder Shadab Khan responded to criticism from former cricketers following the team’s loss to India in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, insisting the focus remains on the bigger goal of winning the tournament.
Speaking after the match against Namibia, Shadab reminded that they have achieved what many former cricketers could not — defeating India in a World Cup match.
“Criticism is not in our hands. Former cricketers have their own opinions. They were legends, but even they could not do what we have done. We have beaten India in a World Cup,” he said to reporters.
The skipper insisted the team remains focused on winning the tournament rather than dwelling on a single defeat that has dominated discussion.
“There has been too much talk about one match. It was a big game and we should have won it. We made mistakes that should not have happened. But our goal is to win the World Cup and we are following our process,” Shadab Khan added.
He stressed that Pakistan are moving in the right direction and must continue the positives, particularly with the bat.
“We are on the right track. We need to continue the good things we have been doing. Our batting must carry on in the same way. Sahibzada Farhan is in good form,” Shadab said.
Looking ahead to the Super Eight stage, Shadab acknowledged the competition they will face from other teams.
“The Super Eight will be difficult. These will be high-pressure matches.” “Ramadan has begun, and it will be like our 12th player,” he concluded.
Earlier, Pakistan defeated Namibia by a hefty margin of 102 runs to qualify for the Super Eight of the mega event.
The Green Shirts will play New Zealand, England and Sri Lanka in their Super Eight fixtures.
READ: Pakistan Super Eight schedule confirmed after Namibia rout
