On the day Afghanistan defeated Pakistan for the primary time within the T20 sequence, Shoaib Akhtar congratulated in his personal particular means.
“I am very happy. If Pathans and Bengalis channelize their energies in the right direction, they can become leading communities of the world. Because both have extremism. If extremism can be channelised positively with maturity, they will be the best in the world.” I’m very completely happy that our Pathan brothers have gained,” Akhtar stated on his YouTube channel.
He named Afghanistan as a “formidable” workforce that can play within the ODI World Cup to be held in India later this 12 months.
“Afghanistan are a formidable facet. Their spinners are glorious. Mohammad Nabi bowled properly. All his spinners are secrets and techniques. With these thriller spinners, Afghanistan goes to be among the finest groups within the World Cup to be held in India.
Akhtar additionally suggested Pakistan captain Shadab Khan. “Make a strong comeback. Make sure you give Afghanistan a tough fight. It may sound tough but Afghanistan have played some tough cricket. It’s good to see them win against Pakistan for the first time – and I’m glad they’ve matured.” Did this by enjoying cricket. Afghanistan wants excellent news on a regular basis. I get plenty of calls from buddies in Afghanistan. I need to come to Kabul.
During the Asia Cup final 12 months, Shoaib Akhtar had a distinct temper with the Afghan followers following scenes of mob violence following the Afghanistan-Pakistan thriller.
Accusing Afghan followers of violence, Akhtar wrote on Twitter, ‘This is what Afghan followers are doing. They have carried out this many instances earlier than. It is a sport and it needs to be performed and brought in the best spirit. Akhtar tagged former Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) chief govt Shafiq Stanikzai in his tweet.
Responding to Akhtar’s remark, Stanikzai pulled out a distinct set of images and wrote, “Look at these pictures and videos carefully then judge, also let the match referee decide as per cricket law, before you spread the whole country.” Use derogatory phrases for and that is the second time you’re doing this. I hope you’ll apologize now.”
With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
