‘I used to be harm final 12 months when India…’: Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar reacts as India make T20 World Cup closing | Cricket Information – Occasions of India

NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan quick bowler Shoaib Akhtar counseled Indian captain Rohit Sharma for his management qualities, labelling him as a ‘selfless captain’ who prioritizes the workforce’s pursuits following India’s convincing 68-run victory over England within the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup 2024.
Sharma’s efficiency was a spotlight, contributing considerably with a 57-run innings off 39 balls, together with 6 fours and a couple of sixes, though his stint on the crease was halted within the 14th over by Adil Rashid.

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In his evaluation on his YouTube channel, Akhtar expressed his help for the Indian workforce, suggesting they have been deserving of the T20 World Cup title, particularly beneath Sharma’s captaincy.
“Rohit Sharma has repeatedly stated he desires to make an affect and win the trophy and so, deserves to win the cup. He’s a giant participant, and it ought to finish on a giant word. He’s a selfless captain, performs for the workforce and is an entire batter,” stated Akhtar, as quoted by ANI.
Akhtar additionally shared his disappointment over India’s failure to safe the ODI World Cup in 2023, indicating his ongoing help for the workforce in worldwide tournaments.
“I used to be at all times in favour of India profitable the match. I used to be harm final 12 months when India couldn’t win the World Cup as they need to not have misplaced it as a result of they deserved to win,” he added.

The semi-final match noticed England opting to discipline first, a choice that allowed India to set a goal of 171/7. Contributions got here from varied gamers, together with Suryakumar Yadav (47 runs from 36 balls) and supporting knocks from Hardik Pandya and Ravindra Jadeja. England’s Chris Jordan was notable within the bowling division, taking three wickets for 37 runs in his spell.
England’s chase was hampered by an absence of adaptation to the pitch situations, culminating in a complete of 103 all out in 16.four overs. Harry Brook and Jos Buttler have been the primary contributors for England, however their efforts have been inadequate in opposition to the Indian bowling lineup. Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav have been instrumental for India, every taking three wickets, with Jasprit Bumrah additionally including two wickets to the tally.