Curated By: Aakash Biswas
Last Updated: September 03, 2023, 12:22 IST
Ex-PAK PM tries to mock Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma
Shaheen was trending on microblogging web site X and former Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif additionally heaped on the younger pacer however whereas doing that he took a pointy dig on the Indian batters
The likes of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma appeared to be clueless in opposition to Shaheen Shah Afridi’s bowling brilliance when India and Pakistan locked horns within the group-stage recreation of the Asia Cup 2023. The males in blue had a good begin after opting to bat first. But they misplaced the rhythm after a quick rain interruption. Afridi struck proper after the rain break and cleaned up Indian captain Rohit Sharma earlier than castling Virat Kohli.
India had been reeling at 66 for 4 within the 15th over when wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan and Hardik Pandya joined forces and stitched a 138-run stand for the 5th wicket. The partnership was damaged within the 38th over when Haris Rauf acquired Kishan caught by Babar Azam. Afridi then returned to bowl his second spell and picked up the prized wickets of Pandya and Ravindra Jadeja in the identical over.
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The left-arm fast was the choose of Pakistani bowlers, returning magical figures of 4 for 35 in 10 overs. Shaheen was trending on microblogging web site X and former Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif additionally heaped on the younger pacer however whereas doing that he took a pointy dig on the Indian batters.
“THEY CANNOT PLAY HIM,” posted the previous Pakistan PM.
Sharif’s remarks weren’t welcomed by the Indian supporters and so they started trolling him within the remark part. Here’s how they reacted.
Former PM of Pak is tweeting like this unbelievable.— Sohel. (@SohelVkf) September 2, 2023
Office me kaam nahi hai kya Bhai?— Tarique Hasan || Tofi (@tariquespeaks) September 2, 2023
Shaab Ji,Apne mulkk ki economic system pr dhyan do phele.
— Gautamgg.eth/sol ❤️ (@Gautamguptagg) September 2, 2023
While a lot of the Indian batters surrendered to Pakistan’s bowling assault, the duo of Pandya and Kishan showcased a commendable temperament underneath strain. Hardik Pandya made 87 whereas Ishan Kishan slammed 82 in an important 138-run partnership for the fifth wicket in a exceptional restoration act to assist India overcome a top-order collapse and make 266 in 48.5 overs.
But persistent rain, which had brought about interruptions twice throughout India’s innings, got here again with better pressure, forcing the bottom to be totally coated. With an inspection at 9 pm native time and cut-off time at 10:27 pm, the match was lastly referred to as off attributable to a moist outfield.
As a outcome, Pakistan certified for the Super Four stage of the competitors, making the India-Nepal match on the identical venue on Monday a must-win for Rohit Sharma & Co to enter the following part of the event.
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