ICC T20 World Cup 2024: 110 kg Pakistani Azam Khan Is Being Trolled, 4 ‘Heavy’ Cricketers Have Shown Their Prowess in T20 WC. Azam Khan is a name doing the rounds in cricket.

This 110 kg Pakistani cricketer is a powerful hitter, but also finds himself in the middle of controversies. He’s part of the T20 World Cup squad, but people are questioning his fitness and even his selection.

“He is under immense pressure. He is being body shamed, is being trolled.”

Rashid Latif has condemned the social media abuse directed at Azam Khan following Pakistan's T20I series against England.

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— Wisden (@WisdenCricket) June 5, 2024

But hold on, Azam Khan isn’t the only ‘heavyweight’ who’s rocked the T20 World Cup! Let’s meet some other big boys who made their mark:

1. Mohammad Shahzad (Afghanistan):

Just like Azam Khan, Shahzad weighs over 100 kg and keeps wickets too! Known for his explosive batting, Shahzad has played in a whopping 5 T20 World Cups (2010, 2012, 2014, 2016 & 2021).

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2. Jesse Ryder (New Zealand):

This Kiwi player wasn’t just famous for his size, but also for his skills. A left-handed batting beast and a handy medium pacer, Ryder played in 2 T20 World Cups (2009 & 2010).

3. Samit Patel (England):

Indian-origin Samit Patel played 1 T20 World Cup (2012) for England. Despite his build, he was a powerful hitter and a useful leg-spinner.

4. Andrew Flintoff (England):

This English legend, Andrew Flintoff, was another ‘heavyweight’ with serious cricketing skills. He participated in 3 T20 World Cups (2007, 2009 & 2010).

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So, Does Weight REALLY Matter in Cricket?

Not exactly. Some players perform brilliantly despite their size, while for others, it might be a hurdle.

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