“I Accept Full Responsibility,” says Pakistan spinner after his team loses the Asia Cup final to Sri Lanka. Shadab Khan apologized on Twitter for the dropped catches in the competition, saying he accepts full responsibility for the outcome.
Pakistan all-rounder Shadab Khan has accepted full responsibility for his team’s loss to Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup 2022 final on Sunday at the Dubai International Stadium. Sri Lanka won the Asia Cup for the sixth time on Sunday, defeating Pakistan by 23 runs. Following the loss, Shadab took to Twitter to apologize for the missed catches in the competition and stated that he accepts full responsibility for the outcome.
“Matches are won by catches. I apologize and accept responsibility for this loss. I failed my team. Team wins, @iNaseemShah, @HarisRauf14, and @mnawaz94 and the entire bowling attack was outstanding. @iMRizwanPak fought valiantly. The entire team gave it their all. Sri Lanka, congratulations! “Shadab tweeted.
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Shadab Khan drop two catches in the final against Sri Lanka, one of which went for a six late in the innings.
Pakistan had Sri Lanka on the ropes at one point in the final, with the score 58/5, but Bhanuka Rajapaksa’s unbeaten 71-run knock helped the side post 170 runs.
Wanindu Hasaranga, who hit 36 off 21 deliveries, provided ample support.
Pramod Madushan then took two wickets in two balls to put Pakistan on the back foot early on.
Mohammad Rizwan and Iftikhar Ahmed put on a 71-run partnership, but their scoring rate was too low, and the pressure was mounting.
Madushan then broke the stand and took his third wicket, and it’s been all Sri Lanka since, despite Rizwan’s half-century.
Rizwan, Asif Ali, and Khushdil Shah were all sent packing in one over, effectively putting an end to Pakistan’s hopes.
Pakistan were eventually bowl out for 147 off the final delivery of the match, prompting ecstatic celebrations from Sri Lanka’s players.
However, their scoring rate was too low, and the pressure was increasing.
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