Akhtar says rain saved Pakistan in clash against India. Rain is predict to disrupt the game again on Monday, and if it is canceled, both teams will receive one point.
Rain, according to legendary Pakistani speedster Shoaib Akhtar, restricted Pakistan from scoring a lot of runs against India in the Super 4 match of the ongoing Asia Cup 2023 in Colombo on Sunday, September 10. Notably, the game called off due to rain and will restart on Monday, which is a reserve day.
Babar Azam’s decision to bowl first after winning the toss irritated the veteran cricketer. Notably, Babar’s decision backfired, as Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma put on a 121-run. Opening stand to enable India get off to the greatest possible start in the game. The Indian captain went out at 56, while Gill was sent back to the pavilion after scoring 58 runs.
Akhtar, who traveled to Colombo to attend the high-pressure India-Pakistan match. Took to his X account and published a video of himself making a subtle remark on Babar’s ‘smart move.’ He was looking forward to the reserve day game and hoped Pakistan will fare well.
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Watch Akhtar video:
“Well. I don’t see this starting again. Colombo ki baarish is crazy,” the 48-year-old captioned tha post.“Hey guys, it’s me Shoaib, match dekhne aaya tha, hum sare fans bhi wait kar rahe hai, Indians bhi Pakistani bhi. Lekin barish ne bacha liya humein, finally! Pehle India phass gya tha humare aagey, barish ne bacha lia. Aaj hum phas gaye the India ke samne, shukr hai barish ne bach lia. (I came to watch the match, we are all waiting, Indian and Pakistani fans. Rain saved us, rain saved India the other day, but today rain saved us!). Hope match can finish off and we’ll be able to resume this time tomorrow, and by making a wise decision not to bowl first. ” Akhtar heard saying in the video.
When rain delayed the play with Virat Kohli and KL Rahul at the crease, India reached 147/2 after 24.1 overs. Rain is predicted to disrupt the game again on Monday, and if it is cancel, both teams will receive one point.
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