Legendary cricketer and former prime minister Imran Khan was in awe of Pakistan’s quick bowling assault, which he believed gave all of it in the course of the T20 World Cup ultimate loss in opposition to England on Sunday.
Babar Azam’s males pushed England all the best way on the Melbourne Cricket Floor however fell to a heartbreaking loss with six balls to spare after posting a below-par 138-run goal in opposition to a star-studded batting line-up.
The crew suffered a blow when tempo spearhead Shaheen Afridi was injured after touchdown awkwardly on his knee whereas taking a catch to dismiss England batter Harry Brook, an affect that finally compelled him to abort his spell within the 15th over.
Speaking concerning the crew’s efficiency at this time, former skipper Imran — who led Pakistan to their maiden World Cup victory in 1992 — stated that successful and dropping was part of the sport.
“I used to tell my team to fight till the last bowl. Try your best. But when the result comes and you have given your best, then it is God’s will.”
Pakistan, Imran stated, gave it their all and stored attempting until the final bowl. “However what is just not in your arms […] the best way Shaheen Afridi was injured, nobody can do something about that.
“And unfortunately it happened at a time when the match was at a very important stage and Shaheen could have made a difference. I am not saying that we could have won but it was at a time when the game could have been changed,” he added.
The previous all-rounder urged the nation to congratulate the crew for reaching the ultimate.
“I especially want to say that our fast-bowling attack […] from what I saw today […] is the best fast-bowling attack in the world,” Imran remarked after which prayed for the speedy restoration of Shaheen.
He additionally stated that Pakistan had Babar Azam who was a “world-class batsman” and would go away all the opposite batters behind.
“Our team right now is among the best teams in the world,” Imran added.
