Shadab’s standout efficiency with the ball, 3-42 within the closing ODI in opposition to Afghanistan, propelled Pakistan to a decisive 59-run victory, sealing a clear sweep within the three-match ODI collection.
Publish the match, the all-rounder was questioned about Agarkar’s feedback on how Staff India plans to counter Pakistan’s menacing tempo assault. To this, Shadab wittily responded to reporters, “Dekhiye, ye rely karta hai on a day. Most important ya koi aur, ya unki taraf se koi aisa bol de, to bolne se kuch nahi hota, kuch change nahi hota. Jab match hoga, match mein jo cheezein nazar ayengi, asal cheez wahi hoti hai (See, it depends upon a specific day. Me or someone, or somebody from India could make such a press release. These are simply phrases. Anyone can say something and that does not change or have an effect on something. When we now have the match, then we are going to see what goes on. Actual issues occur within the match solely).”
Nevertheless, it is necessary to notice that the remarks Shadab referred to had been allegedly made throughout India’s squad announcement for the upcoming Asia Cup 2023. Numerous snippets from the press convention, together with one posted on the social media platform X (previously often known as Twitter), captured Agarkar stating, “Virat Kohli will deal with them.”
Opposite to circulating rumours, Agarkar was reportedly indirectly questioned about India’s technique to counter Pakistan’s tempo bowling prowess. Nonetheless, this lighthearted banter provides an additional layer of pleasure to the upcoming conflict between the 2 cricketing giants.
The upcoming Asia Cup match is slated to characteristic the in-form batter Virat Kohli in opposition to Pakistan’s potent tempo assault. Kohli, who has confronted Pakistan primarily within the T20I format since 2019, has managed to build up a powerful 158 runs in opposition to the likes of Naseem Shah, Shaheen Afridi, and Haris Rauf. His total file in opposition to Pakistan showcases his mastery, with 488 runs scored throughout 10 matches at a mean of 81.33 and a powerful strike fee of 123.85.
Cricket fans worldwide are eagerly awaiting the showdown between these arch-rivals, scheduled to happen on September 2 on the Pallekele Worldwide Cricket Stadium in Sri Lanka.
(With inputs from ANI)
