Former Pakistan Prime Minister and 1992 World Cup-winning captain Imran Khan lauded Pakistan’s quick bowling assault and mentioned Shaheen Shah’s damage was a turning level within the last towards England on the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Sunday.
“I was watching cricket after a long time. I want to specifically say that from what I saw today, our fast bowling attack is the best fast bowling attack in the world. Our team is one of the best in the world right now,” Imran Khan instructed Dawn information.
The former Pakistan captain additionally mentioned that Shaheen’s damage had a big impact within the last towards England, however praised Pakistan’s preventing spirit. Shaheen Shah Afridi injured himself whereas taking a catch to dismiss Harry Brooke whereas the ultimate was nonetheless on.
“I used to tell my team to fight till the last bowl. try your best. But when the result comes, and you have given your best, then it is God’s will. But the way Shaheen Afridi was injured, it is not in your hands, no one can do anything about it. And unfortunately, it happened at a time when the match was at a very crucial stage, and Shaheen could have made a difference,” he mentioned.
“I’m not saying we could have won, but it was at a time when the game could have been changed,” he mentioned.
Returning to the sphere after therapy, Afridi was re-introduced into the assault with 5 overs to spare, however lasted only one ball earlier than once more limping off the MCG.
A mix of poor bowling and balanced batting proved the distinction as England lifted their second T20 World Cup since their triumph within the West Indies in 2010.
After limiting Pakistan to 137 for 8, England struggled for a interval in the midst of their quest earlier than Ben Stokes struck in Melbourne with 5 overs to spare.
With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
