Harbhajan criticise over ‘Don’t know how much cricket they know’ remark on Anushka, Athiya. While seeing Anushka and Athiya converse at the stadium during the game, Harbhajan stated their reservations about comprehending the game.
Legendary Indian off-spinner Harbhajan Singh sparked controversy with his remarks about Anushka Sharma and Athiya Shetty during the ODI World Cup 2023 final between India and Australia at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, on Sunday, November 19.
Harbhajan expressed their doubts about understanding the game while observing Anushka and Athiya engaged in conversation at the stadium during the match. The incident happen in the 18th over of India’s innings after Hindi commentator Jatin Sapru was heard saying to Harbhajan that Anushka and Athiya might be hoping for their husbands to stay at the crease together. Notably, Virat Kohli and KL Rahul were batting at that time.
“I’m not sure if they’re talking about cricket or films, but I don’t think they know much about cricket,” the former player commented.
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Kohli-Rahul half centuries led Team India to a respectable total despite Australia’s good bowling
In the current ODI World Cup 2023 final, India given the toss and invited to bat first. Throughout the first innings, the Australian bowlers, aided by superb fielding, presented a difficult scenario for the Indian hitters. Despite a great start from Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill dismiss for four runs by Mitchell Starc.
Following the dismissals of Rohit Sharma and Shreyas Iyer in successive overs, Virat Kohli took over as captain. The former skipper scored a half-century and had a 50-plus run fourth-wicket stand with KL Rahul. After Kohli was down for 54 off 63 balls, Rahul sought to lead the innings.
However, India suffer another loss when Ravindra Jadeja, who promote ahead of Suryakumar Yadav, bowl out in the 36th over. The innings of the wicketkeeper-batter ended at 66 runs. After a 14-run stand for the final wicket between Mohammed Siraj and Kuldeep Yadav. India were bowl out for 240 in 50 overs. Starc took three wickets for Australia, while Josh Hazlewood and Pat Cummins each took two.
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