Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) president Ramiz Raja was within the eye of a storm after final week’s Asia Cup ultimate, the place he obtained right into a battle with an Indian journalist, who requested him in regards to the message he was sending to Pakistan cricket followers. Wanted to present, everybody was disenchanted after Pakistan misplaced to Sri Lanka.
Raja was livid at this query and he even grabbed the journalist’s cellphone to cease the recording. He instructed the journalist, “Aap India se honge (You are probably from India),” and likewise indicated that Indian followers had been pleased with the ultimate end result.
Raja on Saturday clarified in regards to the incident on his YouTube present ‘Fans Forum with Ramiz’, the place he mentioned the journalist had made a provocative assertion.
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He mentioned, ‘The line he mentioned was not appropriate. He mentioned that each one the followers of Pakistan are upset with the results of Asia Cup ultimate. My query to him was how did he know this? You are about 2000 miles from Pakistan so how are you aware the followers are sad? It was a very provocative assertion,” mentioned the previous cricketer.
Last Sunday, Sri Lanka defeated Pakistan by 23 runs within the Asia Cup ultimate. After coming to bat, Sri Lanka scored 170/6. For Sri Lanka, Bhanuka Rajapaksa scored an unbeaten 71 off 45 balls. Haris Rauf was the quickest bowler for Pakistan with three wickets.
In reply, Pakistan may solely handle 147 runs in 20 overs.
With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
