The Pakistan cricket team had a disastrous outing at the 2024 T20 World Cup, with Babar Azam's side crashing out in the group stages. They suffered a shocking defeat against the United States and lost again to their traditional rivals, India. Although Pakistan managed to win their remaining two matches against Canada and Ireland, it was too little too late. This outcome sparked a huge backlash from fans, leading the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to make significant changes to the support staff. Wahab Riaz and Abdul Razzaq were dismissed as selectors, and Babar Azam's future remains uncertain.

Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi criticized the PCB, stating that the frequent changes behind the scenes negatively impact the team's performance. Afridi emphasized that any team needs time to adapt to a new system, and constant changes can lead to confusion among the players. 

“When you change or bring in any new structure, you must give the system time. Every year, a new chairman comes, and a new system is introduced. Things don't work this way,” he told Sports24.

“All the senior board members and senior players should sit together at one table and make a plan. Then let that plan be executed for three years. Let the results come. If you keep changing the system every year, what results can you expect?” the former Pakistan cricket team skipper added.