KARACHI: Pakistan captain Babar Azam has opened up after his side lost to England in the final of the T20 World Cup 2022 on Sunday at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Speaking during the post-match presentation ceremony, Azam said that Pakistan were 20 runs short while setting the target.
Azam also said that Shaheen’s injury was one of the reasons why Pakistan lost the match.
“Congratulations to England team, we felt like everyone came here to support us, thank you so much,” said Azam.
“The way the team has gone in the last four matches was incredible. I told the boys to play their natural game, with freedom.”
“We were 20 runs short in the final but fight to the last over was unbelievable. Our bowling is one of the best but unfortunately Shaheen’s injury cost us a different result, but that’s part of the game”, he added.
England skipper Jos Buttler was also ecstatic after his side’s victory in the final.
“This is the icing on the cake, to win the T20 World Cup, just immensely proud. A long journey and a few changes, but we’re reaping the rewards. Fantastic tournament,” said Buttler.
Buttler also heaped praise on Ben Stokes for scoring a crucial fifty in the final.
