“Lift The Trophy At Wankhede Stadium”: Shoaib Akhtar To Pakistan On 2023 ODI World Cup In India

After Pakistan’s slender defeat to England within the ultimate of the T20 World Cup, legendary pacer Shoaib Akhtar praised the Babar Azam-led facet for placing up a gutsy battle. In the ultimate, England bowlers restricted Pakistan to a below-par whole of 137/8 after profitable the toss. In reply, Ben Stokes hit an unbeaten fifty to take his workforce throughout the ending line regardless of Pakistan bowlers placing up an important battle. Akhtar backed the Pakistan workforce, highlighting the truth that the Indian bowlers didn’t even take a wicket towards this English workforce within the semi-final.

“It’s ok guys, I stand with you Pakistan. Shaheen’s injury was a turning point. I wanted the match to go to the last over. It was unfortunate but it’s ok. You have made me happy because Pakistan put up a marvellous fight tonight. India’s bowling couldn’t save them from this England batting line-up, they couldn’t take one wicket. It was a seaming track tonight and Pakistan gave them trouble,” Akhtar mentioned in a video uploaded on his YouTube channel.

After Pakistan’s slender defeat to England within the ultimate of the T20 World Cup, legendary pacer Shoaib Akhtar praised the Babar Azam-led facet for placing up a gutsy battle. In the ultimate, England bowlers restricted Pakistan to a below-par whole of 137/8 after profitable the toss. In reply, Ben Stokes hit an unbeaten fifty to take his workforce throughout the ending line regardless of Pakistan bowlers placing up an important battle. Akhtar backed the Pakistan workforce, highlighting the truth that the Indian bowlers didn’t even take a wicket towards this English workforce within the semi-final.

“It’s ok guys, I stand with you Pakistan. Shaheen’s injury was a turning point. I wanted the match to go to the last over. It was unfortunate but it’s ok. You have made me happy because Pakistan put up a marvellous fight tonight. India’s bowling couldn’t save them from this England batting line-up, they couldn’t take one wicket. It was a seaming track tonight and Pakistan gave them trouble,” Akhtar mentioned in a video uploaded on his YouTube channel.

Akhtar additional said that the administration ought to now deal with the upcoming ODI World Cup, which might be held in India subsequent yr. He additionally urged the Pakistan gamers to win the ODI World Cup trophy in India and turn out to be nationwide heroes.

“Pull your chin up. Your heads should be high, there is no reason to be demoralized. It’s been a good battle. Just be strict with your team selection and fitness regime. Next year, there’s another World Cup in India (next year). I am telling you guys, whoever wants to be the hero, go and lift the trophy at Wankhede Stadium and bring it back to Pakistan. This is a challenge for you. Go, work on your fitness and there’s the 50-over World Cup in India. That should be our World Cup.  Pick up yourself, train hard and the next World Cup is ours,” he added.