Pakistan fielders slammed by Shoaib Akhtar, Chopra takes sly dig. (Credits: X/AP)
After Pakistan fielders dropped a number of catches, Shoaib Akhtar launched a scathing assault on social media, whereas Aakash Chopra took a sly dig utilizing the ‘Dil Dil Pakistan’ reference
After a large 7-wicket defeat at the arms of India, Babar Azam-led Pakistan returned to motion on Friday, October 20 as they locked horns with Australia in ICC ODI World Cup 2023 at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Babar gained the toss and elected to bowl first at the venue the place massive totals are sometimes chased, and the Green Army might want to give you a particular batting efficiency following their hunch whereas bowling.
Pakistan’s fielding has lengthy been their weak point and that very same was once more uncovered in opposition to Australia. Legendary pacer Shoaib Akhtar slammed Babar Azam and Co. whereas former India opener Aakash Chopra launched a sly dig utilizing the ‘Dil Dil Pakistan’ remarks made by Pakistan workforce director Mickey Arthur earlier.
Pakistan gamers dropped a number of catches, Usama Mir was the primary responsible get together as he dropped a dolly to provide a large lifeline to David Warner when the opener was batting at 10. He would go on to smash 163 runs to hang-out the PAK bowling assault.
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Mir redeemed himself by taking a catch of Mitchell Marsh, however not earlier than the latter had scored his maiden World Cup century. The spinner additionally practically trapped Steven Smith however skipper Babar dropped a catch whereas fielding at first slip.
While Smith was later dismissed on 7 and the dropped catch by Babar didn’t show too pricey however Akhtar was not at all happy by the fielding show. Akhtar lamented the missed alternatives by Pakistan’s fielders on social media.
“As it is, you’re not able to create opportunities. Atleast grab the ones which batters are giving. Come on guys, you cant drop so many catches!!!!!!,” wrote Akhtar on X.
As it’s, you’re not capable of create alternatives. Atleast seize those which batters are giving.Come on guys, you cant drop so many catches!!!!!!— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) October 20, 2023
Chopra in the meantime urged the DJ at Chinnaswamy Stadium to play ‘Dil Dil Pakistan’ following the slack effort from Babar’s aspect. Earlier, PAK workforce director Arthur had claimed that the ODI World Cup 2023 conflict in opposition to India felt like a ‘BCCI event’ and never a World Cup occasion since ‘Dil Dil Pakistan’ wasn’t performed at the venue in Ahmedabad.
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“Koi DJ ko keh kar ‘Dil Dil Pakistan’ bajwa do at The Chinnaswamy. Pakistan desperately needs a wicket. It’s a flat track alright but this is fast moving towards 375+ score,” wrote the cricketer turned commentator.
Koi DJ ko keh kar ‘Dil Dil Pakistan’ bajwa do at The Chinnaswamy. Pakistan desperately wants a wicket. It’s a flat monitor alright however that is fast paced in the direction of 375+ rating. #CWC23 #PakvAus— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) October 20, 2023
Pakistan failed to interrupt the opening partnership as Mitchell Marsh & David Warner scored the second-highest opening partnership in World Cup historical past. Shaheen Shah Afridi ultimately dismissed Marsh and bought Glenn Maxwell on a golden duck to convey his aspect again into the competition.
