Talking on his official YouTube channel, former Pakistan pacer Akhtar voiced his displeasure, saying that Sri Lankans produced a exceptional bowling effort.
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“I am receiving messages that India have fastened the sport, they’re enjoying badly in order that Pakistan get knocked out. Are you guys out of your minds? They’re bowling their hearts out. Wellalage has bowled rather well. He additionally scored 43. Instantly, I am receiving cellphone calls that India are dropping in order that Pakistan can get eradicated. Man, why would they lose? They may’ve reached the ultimate with win, they usually did. Absolute nonsense,” stated Akhtar.
Akhtar lavished reward on Indian bowlers and lauded them for his or her efforts in defending a low rating.
“Nice fightback from India. Kuldeep is an asset. Have a look at Jasprit Bumrah, take a look at the struggle whereas defending such a small whole.
Akhtar additionally identified that Pakistani gamers lacked the preventing spirit whereas Sri Lanka put in an incredible struggle.
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“Wellalage, 20-year-old child. He is bowling and batting as properly. There is a struggle there. I did not see this struggle in our gamers. See, you possibly can’t blame our quick bowlers. They do not play common ODIs, after which, you count on Haris, Naseem, Shaheen to bowl 10 overs and never get injured. All I need is a struggle from Asia Cup, at the very least chase 300 runs. Attain at the very least 275. You gave up too quickly. That was humiliating,” stated the previous speedster.
Indian bowlers dished out a splendid collective effort to hold their group to a 41-run win over Sri Lanka in a Tremendous Four match, and into the Asia Cup remaining.
Rohit Sharma‘s fifty (53 off 48 balls) was the cornerstone of India’s sub-par 213 after Lankan spinners Dunith Wellalage (5/40) and Charith Asalanka (4/18) bamboozled them.
