"Waste of Army training:" Fans 'not happy' with Pakistan's lackluster performance against New Zealand

New Zealand made it tough for Pakistan to chase a 179-target, defeating the latter by four runs in the fourth T20I played at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Thursday night.

Following the victory, the Kiwis took a 2-1 lead in the five-match series against the Green Shirts.

Earlier, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) organised a fitness camp for the Pakistan team in collaboration with the Pakistan army to prepare players for the upcoming series and tournaments, including the home T20I series against New Zealand, the away T20I series against Ireland and England, and the forthcoming ICC T20 World Cup in USA and West Indies.

"The camp will focus on team building and aims to enhance the physical and mental strength of the players, ensuring they are in the best condition to face the challenges ahead. Under the guidance of experienced trainers and coaches, the players will undergo a comprehensive training regime tailored to elevate their fitness levels, agility, leadership and strategic thinking and overall performance on the field," the cricket body said in a statement.

The 29-member squad underwent tough 10-day drills at the Army School of Physical Training in Kakul.

However, the Pakistan cricket team still failed to clinch the victory for the country in the home series.

PCT fans took to the microblogging site X to express their dismay over the lackluster performance of Babar XI.

Here's how netizens reacted to Pakistan's defeat to New Zealand:

Pakistan cricket team kay "Jaanbaaz Sipahi" aaj phir New Zealand ki
B-team se haar gaye
Waste of Army training pic.twitter.com/ZQDjcW3FyL

— JB (@badnocs) April 25, 2024

Sir wo pochna ye tha ky kakool camp main jo training karwai thi us ka kya karna hai 🤔🤭#PAKvsNZ #BabarAzam𓃵

— Ch Hanan Ali (@lawyer_420) April 25, 2024

Pata Nahi Kon C Training ly Li in Logo Ne 🙃#PAKVSNZ pic.twitter.com/LNNNfnRGYb

— Umar Vibes🎭 (@Parh_Lete_Umar) April 25, 2024

What is with team? Defeat after defeat at home against a weak New Zealand. It is not well because World Cup is ahead. Such a poor performance after such heavy salary and hard training. It is very unfortunate.#earthquake #PAKvsNZ #NZvsPAK

— Saim 🇵🇰 (@_me_saim) April 26, 2024

New Zealand School team thrash and humiliate Pakistan

-No crying about full strength team
-No training from army
-No crying for experience player
-No crying about fast bowling
-No Social media hype.

Just terrific on field performance 🔥#PAKvsNZ || #PakistanCricket || #Babar. pic.twitter.com/EXJ8IVvrDr

— Ehsaan Khan (@EhsaanK58262744) April 25, 2024